camilo: without closeness I get a bit cold
Photo by Alessia Stamati
We met Camilo Gonzalez when we had our pop-up in Berlin at Pool Berlin. We were drawn to his energy and style from the minute we saw him. He had this aura which felt creative, warm and free. The kind of person who is comfortable with exploring and not just following society’s rules. Ever since then we’ve been wanting to catch up with him and this conversation only underlines our first expression. We can’t wait to see what Camilo does next - and then what he does after that too. Make sure to follow this creative soul on his journey right here.
Hi Camilo, could you start by telling us a bit about you and how you’re feeling at the moment?
At this very moment I’m happy to be getting out of Berlin for a couple of weeks. The last couple of months were quite full with all kind of experiences and I’m happy to say that I completed everything I was working on to my satisfaction!
My friend Ryan Molnar and I were working on an exhibition portraying myself in the context of skateboarding, style & architecture in Berlin which was so much fun to finally present. At the same time I was also acting in a short movie called "Schöneberger Herzen" by Lino which really sparked me up dive to deeper into the field of acting...
So I’m a bit exhausted but euphoric at the same time I would say. Looking forward to come back with a refreshed perspective and just share quality time with friends and family in the meantime.
We met in Berlin and have since then absolutely loved following you on Instagram. Your style is so personal and free. Have you ever felt like you had to fit into a ‘box’ created by society or media?
That's so cute of you to express! I feel flattered <3
Back in my hometown growing up I used to feel quite restricted by the expectations and the longing to be a part of the group.
Everybody within the skateboarding scene dressed pretty much the exact same way and there wasn't much diversity in expression as far as I can remember. It was annoying that trying to express yourself was confronted with being ridiculed or just disregarded as not "real" skateboarding - haha whatever that's supposed to mean.
Fortunately it didn't take too long before I found the right people to be inspired by and strive to meet and work with. I’m very appreciative of my friends and social circles that surround my life nowadays!
In terms of sex and pleasure, have you ever felt taboos have restricted you in any way?
Especially during puberty I felt restricted - nowadays I feel pretty comfortable with myself and others.
Do you think intimacy impacts your wellbeing?
100% - I’m a very physical person when it comes to intimacy. So I love to cuddle with my friends and feel physically close to them as well as with romantic encounters. Without that closeness I can get a bit cold and out of touch.
What power do you think heteronormativity stereotypes have on people’s sexual journeys and satisfaction?
They probably stand in the way of most people’s experiences to truly connect with each other which is the only way to satisfaction, I believe.
When do you feel the most sexy?
When I’m not thinking about feeling sexy and I’m just enjoying the moment for what it is.
If you were going to describe your intimate relationship to yourself with three words, what would it be?
Understanding, Playful, Joyful
Finally, what advice would you give someone if they felt like their confidence was restricting their sexual exploration?
Small steps, it's a very personal process that you can guide however you feel like - trust your intuition!
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