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In reply to the discussion: How does self-flaggelation get to this point? how does someone get so fearful of their testosterone? [View all]TM99
(8,352 posts)18. Sexual abuse
and the resulting PTSD, depression, and other issues often lead to gross distortions of the healthy expression of human sexuality within any relationship.
Poor kid already has issues, and he really doesn't need to be exposed to such sickness as the 'anti-PIV' stance of other abuse victims.
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How does self-flaggelation get to this point? how does someone get so fearful of their testosterone? [View all]
galileoreloaded
Jun 2013
OP
Yeah, lacking a sense of balance or perspective can wind up with some weird stuff.
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#11
Here's another post from the same guy. Might shed some light on why he is the way he is:
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#12
I hesitate to get personal about a total stranger, but he does mention that he was sexually abused.
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#15
i dont get this idea that there has to be love, sex is fun especially when done right
loli phabay
Jun 2013
#29
love is what i get with my family ie wife kids etc, does not stop me having fun
loli phabay
Jun 2013
#33
As a general rule, I don't take advice from anyone whose motto is "I Feel Like Shit and Want To Die"
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2013
#22
Agreed. His worldview is so obviously driven by depression, and general neurosis, that it pains me
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#24
Well, superficially, I don't find Francis to be as creepy as Benedict. Not that that's saying much
nomorenomore08
Jun 2013
#28