Objectification Room
» D/s Practices
Tristan Taormino writes of an event devoted to the psychologically risky form of play called objectification:
The concept of giving people permission and space to treat others as objects for their sexual gratification sounds like a feminist’s worst nightmare. But to hear the creators describe it, it sounds like a space for people to have sexual experiences regardless of physical appearance: it strips away the judgments we all make about one another, letting us exist in a space where there’s no flirting, small talk, seduction, or even eye contact.
People explore their sexual objectification fantasies at a controversial event
Comments
I was hoping this would be /actual/ objectification, such as using people as floors, ashtrays and furniture. Still, it’s an interesting concept.
Posted by: Alexandra | October 4, 2006 5:08 PM
I found it very interesting that some of the objects described the experience as spiritual on some level. I have not been an object, but I do play with cutting and piercing some - I think there is definately something truly freeing about taking those risks, placing your trust in that one moment of bliss. I think it is commendable that they have hosted and produced the Objectification room as a forum for exploration for both the objects and the users. The hosts themselves have placed their trust in the community as a whole, offering us all the change to grow.
Posted by: LiaGee | August 1, 2007 2:23 AM