Posts by Patrick Hernandez27

Enchantress, it’s certainly not a bad thing to be appreciated by others.

But not at such a low level...

I’m being completely serious here, while you seem to be treating this whole thing like some kind of joke.

I suppose what I’m trying to get at is... it’s just profoundly sad. We live in an era where people are willing to trade away absolutely anything they can get a price for. They’ll auction off their own privacy, their very sense of dignity... everything.

All just so someone, somewhere, might offer a hollow "wow, you're so great."

If that’s the only thing capable of brightening a person's day, then we really are in trouble.

Look, if we aren't talking about actual garbage here and you're just describing someone stepping in dog poop, then you might as well swap out that profile picture on Facebook for a photo of your junk instead.

I put my face on it, not some random dude.

slypuma17 said:So what if he’s filming them? It’s not like anyone is being forced to sit there and watch.
It’s a win-win situation, really. You have the audience getting their fix, she’s raking in the revenue, and everyone walks away satisfied. It's a perfect cycle of supply and demand. 🤷
Does she kill, torture, rape, rob, spread rumors, or incite hatred? No.
What exactly is the issue here?

Quincy:

If people are going to insist on bragging, why can't they pick something actually worth mentioning? You know, like genuine effort or the actual work put into achieving a goal. It would be a much more productive way to spend one's energy.

It’s probably unwise to go around broadcasting your successes on a forum like this. Since most people here operate under a veil of anonymity, you run the risk of being dismissed. People will naturally assume you're just spinning a yarn or flat-out lying to make yourself look better. 😁
The evidence is right there in front of them, staring them straight in the face.
That doesn't necessarily mean they—or any of them, for that matter—aren't finding success in other areas. How could you possibly know for sure?

Quincy:

I had always operated under the assumption that women had reached a sufficient level of empowerment and independence. Yet, suddenly, there seems to be this collective regression—a sudden pivot back toward performing as mere sexual objects, all in the pursuit of self-commodification.

Sold? Please. The girls over at LES post their photos for free, purely for the fun of it and the sheer enjoyment of sharing. As far as I can tell, not a single one of them has ever charged for a photo.
As Gary James88 pointed out, they should be able to act whenever they please, however they choose, and in whatever quantity they desire. To me, that’s the entire point—it’s a fundamental demonstration of their autonomy and their right to be the masters of their own bodies.
So, they call them "emancipated."

I’m struggling to follow your logic here. On one hand, you claim it doesn't bother you—you even go so far as to say you enjoy seeing them. But then, in the very next breath, you start lecturing me about the "culture of death" and how these people have been reduced to mere sexual objects, stripped of any actual self-respect. You can't really have it both ways.
If that’s truly your perspective on the whole matter, then I have to wonder: why bother staying for the show? 🤷

She isn't killing anyone or hurting anyone...

but just because someone does something doesn't make it "normal."

Quincy:

It isn't really smart to brag about your success on a forum. Most people here are anonymous, so others might just assume you're making it all up or lying. 😁 The checks are the proof for themselves. And besides, how can we know if they aren't successful in other areas of life too?

That's a question you could ask C. Z. Jones, who turned down a $50 million offer from Playboy.

Quincy:

Sold? These girls on LES are posting photos for free, just for fun and satisfaction. As far as I know, none of them are charging for them. Like Cocaine said, they do it when they want, how they want, and as much as they want. That shows they have the freedom to decide and control their own bodies. Essentially, they're empowered.

I was thinking more broadly. I was simply wondering where that urge comes from—the desire to show your body to others.

Quincy:

I don't get it. You say it doesn't bother you and that you enjoy watching them, yet you talk about death culture, sexual objectification, and people having no self-respect... If that's truly how you feel, why even participate in the spectacle? 🤷

It's like meeting a girl, she performs for you that very night, and you have a great time. That's one thing. Having a certain opinion of her afterward... that's something else entirely.

I feel exactly the same way, and honestly, I think it applies to men too.

It just seems like women have a bit more leverage in the market...

Look, under the guise of "why should I be ashamed of my body," Brian Banks is out there filming adult films. To me, that logic feels a bit thin...

I mean, if people are going to brag about something, why not boast about actual substance? Like hard work or genuine achievements. I always thought women were supposed to be empowered, yet suddenly there's this trend of stepping back into being mere sexual objects just to sell a persona.

It just doesn't sit right with me.

I'm not saying I have an issue with seeing it—not at all, I don't mind. I'm just asking... what do you all think the real motivation is behind it all?

My thread got wiped over on LES, so hopefully I’ll have better luck over here...

I’m just curious, from a psychological standpoint, what do you all think

About why people on LES—and online in general—feel this urge to post photos of their private parts?

What is the actual goal there?

Is it a lack of self-confidence, where they're basically hunting for external validation just to feel okay?

Or maybe it's a deeper loss of self-respect, driven by the influx of Western values and this whole "death culture" we see today...

I mean, I truly wonder... why does a young woman feel the need to put her breasts on the internet just to be judged by strangers?

What’s your take on it?

briskscout10 said:Someone was asking about the role of serotonin... and how medication fits into the picture...

Serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter—essentially the chemical messenger that facilitates synaptic transmission, allowing impulses to jump between two nerve cells. It’s widely understood that for individuals living with OCD, certain intrusive thoughts can get stuck in a literal loop, causing a sort of mental overheating (much like an engine running too hot in a broken car). This is where medication comes in; by inhibiting serotonin, these drugs help regulate its ability to transmit impulses in specific areas of the brain. This effectively breaks that cycle, preventing those unwanted thoughts and obsessions from looping back around endlessly.

Thanks so much for explaining this!

Can you tell me what the side effects are besides the intrusive thoughts? Because I remember being absolutely on fire during my state exams in philosophy and rhetoric... I felt like I was right on the edge of a total breakdown...

Is it really possible for something so small to cause such massive problems?

I mean, yeah, I did, but it was always pretty limited in scope. At the end of the day, I’m the one who has to deal with the fallout alone...

I saw someone mentioning that Fever and that specific class of drugs might trigger suicidal thoughts? Well, speaking from my own experience, I can tell you that just isn't true. It never even crossed my mind, not even back then...

I went through various tests and evaluations, and they didn't find any personality disorders or anything else that would explain it. For me, this manifested in its purest form. My IQ scores actually came back quite high, except for the spatial intelligence portion where I struggled significantly. Abstract reasoning seemed to be my strongest suit, if I recall correctly. I'm not sure if there's a connection here, but I thought I'd mention it...

A lot of people I've met who deal with this are incredibly intelligent. In my case, it was especially frustrating because it felt like it was throttling my mental potential and my intellect. Once I finally broke through it, I started picking up languages much faster—now I'm fluent in nearly three—and I even participated in several competitions and such.

I think there’s a real distinction between OCD triggered by how you perceive the world due to your upbringing, and the kind caused by actual brain chemistry. I truly believe mine is the latter...

Could someone please explain that famous role serotonin plays in this whole situation?

Roger Morgan4 said:Could you be more specific about the treatment? Was it psychotherapy, medication, or something else entirely?

It’s wonderful that you were able to fully overcome it—congratulations!

That’s just how I’d put it...

I’m not trying to diminish anyone else’s pain, I really am. But I lived through the most extreme version of OCD imaginable. It wasn't just those occasional waves of obsession that hit you and then eventually subside... For me, it was just life. Every single day. Honestly, I don't even know how I made it through all of that. Someone in my shoes would have given up on life a long time ago...

Psychotherapy helped me out, more or less... I was on this medication called Fever, and honestly, it took about six months before I even started noticing a difference. I ended up staying on it for several years, taking it every single day without fail. About a year ago, I finally decided enough was enough. It was getting in the way of my studies and just interfering with my life in general, so I made the call to stop on my own... I went through a bit of a rough patch at first, dealing with those chemical dependency withdrawals, but after four months, I was finally clear of it for good.

It’s been exactly one year since that whole ordeal... and I haven't had a single symptom since.

I’d argue that what really matters here is willpower. Every obsession draws its strength from fear—fear being the ultimate killer. Once you manage to destroy that fear, you've achieved a massive victory...