Yes, nothing is their fault, ever.

They're carcinogenic depending on who you're talking to.

Gyms take effort, and an honest evaluation of ones situation. Denial can be expensive.

Well, I did, but fuck me, right? I guess it would have just been easier to make excuses and appeal to people like you for sympathy than to actually take control of my life.

So, you're like one of those broads in the commercials, then? I thought that was just marketing stereotypes.

Yes, and the DaVinci code is religion, about erotic anything gets, more so than sex.

You've basically just explained that women can't think for themselves, which you somehow see as progressive.

I want you to know that I've taken your suggestion on influence and normalization. I believe I can modify assumptions I have based on what you've said. I had never really considered that. It seems I still undervalue communication.

We'd be arguing semantics. I meant submissive in more vanilla terms.

Religion.

I relish differences in opinion. I find that's where I can grow the most. I'm grateful you engaged me with thoughtful responses rather than snark. I've learned from our exchange, and have considered I have much more to read about this subject.

You're making great points. I'm unfamiliar with the art you're referring to, but will look into it. I'm not as certain about my positions as it may seem. Ill do some homework. Thanks for the convo.

Good point. I'll consider it.

I'm suspicious of your suspicions.

Funny, because the last part applies to me and I have no issue finding respectable porn where woman aren't degraded.

"Male dominance/female submission is at least in keeping with societal assumptions about what women want."

You seem oblivious to all the porn that's available, which caters to every possible desire.

you suspect wrong. Presume to speak for yourself, as you seem to be a woman that doesn't engage in sexual behavior you assume is fictional.

assumptions? Did the book not sell well?

I've been jerking off my entire life to porn, and none of what you described do I find arousing.