Boondoggle -> RE: Sissies' Acceptance Problem (12/11/2007 5:24:33 PM)
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Dear Lady Hugs, Thank you for the excellent thoughts and questions. I'd love to see more participation as well. The 'answers' to your first two questions are actually very closely related. I don't consider myself an exhibitionist in that I don't get any thrill, sexual or otherwise, from publicly displaying my sexuality. Nor do I have a desire to show off my sexuality in public. I find the idea of having my sexuality exposed in public (or in private) humiliating, and that idea is something that simultaneously scares and excites me. The key difference is in my level of instigation. While the end result may possibly be the same, I don't desire to choose to go there. Having another, one to whom I am attracted and trust, compel me to expose my sexuality (heh heh, that sounds dirty [;)] ) is something I find attractive. Ultimately, it is, and must be, a consensual decision. However, having that decision, and the details about what all is involved, taken out of my control is what appeals to me. While I am not truly being forced into this behavior because I am agreeing to submit to the decision, it is most certainly not me choosing this course of action. When the word 'forced' is used in the context of a power exchange, I think this idea that the Dominant makes the choice while the submissive obeys is what's meant. In many ways, I think exhibitionism and humiliation trigger many of the same parts of our sexuality. The key difference, for me, is in who controls the situation. As for why people (I'm absolutely certain that these desires span gender and sexuality differences) desire exhibitionism and/or humiliation (assuming they are related), I haven't a clue. Unfortunately, I don't entirely understand your last question. I found some of the phrasing towards the end unclear. I think I understand the gist of the message, however. I certainly don't think that all submissives who enjoy sexual costume play (there are females as well who enjoy dressing up as sluts, maids or babies) are only able to submit to Dominants in uniform. And while there may be some correlation between those who enjoy kinky cosplay and those who prefer Doms and Dominas in uniform, I don't think that such a correlation would have a large influence on preference in dominants. If there was some sort of significant connection, I think it would probably have been noticed, at least anecdotally, by now. Personally, though I most definitely do enjoy seeing a woman in an attractive outfit and such an outfit may catch my eye, I don't think the presence or absence of a uniform has ever influenced my desires for or against a potential partner. As well, I suspect that the vast majority of those who are interested in any sort of intimate relationship, especially one involving a significant power exchange, in other words, those interested in more than just kinky sex or scening, will not be heavily influenced by the presence or absence of a uniform. For a select few, however, I could imagine that the desire to see their Dominant in uniform could have an effect on the relationship. Hopefully, they would recognize that and be clear about their desires. Ben Edit (because it apparently takes me and my ADD three hours to write a post): Well said Grlwithboy. I couldn't agree more. So well said that I decided to take a quick curious peek at your profile only to find out we live THREE MILES?! from each other. And you're nerds to boot, most excellent. I feel like I've found a new neighbor and should bring you a fresh apple pie or something.
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