>> ^thepinky: This woman is not engaging in a sexual act for her own pleasure and satisfaction. She is displaying her sexuality for the enjoyment of others. I don't see this as empowering her in any way, but some feminists would, yes.
Again, the Male Gaze. Men look, women are looked upon.
I think it's a stretch to call it either porn or art. I see a woman choosing to display her lovely (minus the implants) form to best advantage. The general consensus seems to be that her act is interesting and attractive to people of whatever gender or sexual persuasion. How is that not empowering to her both as a performer and as a person?
Just thought you may have meant "monogamy" instead of monotony in paragraph 10 of your reply to Pinkie in the Von Teese thread. Although, maybe for some, the terms are interchangeable:P
"Psychologists assume this is necessary for monotony and the actual act of sex."
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This woman is not engaging in a sexual act for her own pleasure and satisfaction. She is displaying her sexuality for the enjoyment of others. I don't see this as empowering her in any way, but some feminists would, yes.
Again, the Male Gaze. Men look, women are looked upon.
I think it's a stretch to call it either porn or art. I see a woman choosing to display her lovely (minus the implants) form to best advantage. The general consensus seems to be that her act is interesting and attractive to people of whatever gender or sexual persuasion. How is that not empowering to her both as a performer and as a person?
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"Psychologists assume this is necessary for monotony and the actual act of sex."