It’s often really upsetting when someone reduces your identity to a fetish or objectifies you. One of the most angering things I’ve heard is when someone said, “I just love a guy in makeup; it’s so hot,” implying that they only see the outer appearance without respect for my identity. It feels dehumanizing to be viewed only through a lens of pleasure rather than being recognized as a whole person with experiences and feelings. It’s important for people to understand that our identities are not just for someone else’s amusement or gratification—they’re an integral part of who we are.
It’s often really upsetting when someone reduces your identity to a fetish or objectifies you. One of the most angering things I’ve heard is when someone said, “I just love a guy in makeup; it’s so hot,” implying that they only see the outer appearance without respect for my identity. It feels dehumanizing to be viewed only through a lens of pleasure rather than being recognized as a whole person with experiences and feelings. It’s important for people to understand that our identities are not just for someone else’s amusement or gratification—they’re an integral part of who we are.