a female aquaintance wrote me a few emails about me being a stripper. here are some of the more judgemental exerpts...
being paid as nothing but a sex object would break my heart. i couldnt do it. i dont think its wrong, i just need more respect than that. i hope it works out really well for you though.
i do respect myself. which is why i would never make money from my sexuality. i'm better than that
of course i couldnt do it. i'm worth more than just a cheap sexual thrill.
and i dont look down on you. i just think you're worth more than that too.
its nothing to do with sexual shame. its about selling sexuality. its about letting it be nothing more than a product. thats degrading and cheapening sexuality and prepetuating the attitudes developed by men that females are merely objects. you're not some modern neo-feminist. you dont need to pretend you are. you're going to what you do regardless, and i hope it brings you happiness. but dont kid yourself you're marching in the female sexuality pride parade. who are you trying to convince really?
i'm glad you're doing something thats going to be a great career, and like i said i hope it makes you happy. honestly.
i just like being able to say i'll have a good career that makes me happy without having to sell my sexuality to get there. it keeps me warm and feeling good about myself at night.
im so flustered right now i dont know how to reply.
what would you say to a person who said that to you?
i guess nothing i say will change her mind. i like my job most of the time and i dont allow men at work to degrade me and i dont do anything i am uncomfortable with. but its really hard for me to deal with other womens judging me. what if she is right?



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-if she's not paying your rent, car insurance, buying you groceries, and helping you elevate yourself financially-she has no business telling you about sexuality and how to live your life. Period.



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