Public Displays of Affection (PDA)

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Originally Posted by The_Lady_Snow

I think it's an individual choice, not a gender or gender presentation choice. Do you live in an area where being gay is a big deal?

I live in Canada in a big City, it has never been an issue for me, nor do I think it should be.

Originally Posted by stargazingboi

Although, I don't think its a gender thing, I do think its a past experience thing for most folks. Therefore, it may appear that more of butch/TG/FTM avoiding PDA.

I agree, that it is a past experience thing, so does that mean that more butches are harassed more then the femmes? I know I have never been.

Originally Posted by thedivahrrrself

[COLOR="Indigo"] However, some people feel the need to hang all over each other and make out in public, and I find that distasteful, whether you are straight or gay.
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I agree, no one needs that.


I think it is sad how much our society has moved away from touch in all regards. Any pda, teacher/student, step parent/step child, father/son, homeless/anyone and so much more. We attach such a sexual connotation to touch and touch is so important for our emotional/spiritual/physical health.

We are so immune to violence that we don't flinch at that but a gay couple holding hands will send some over the edge. What is wrong with this picture? Everything.