“Not having children derives not from dislike, but from love too great to bring them into this world, too limited, too vain, too cruel.” ― Michel Onfray
A 21-year-old Korean American woman at an elite university describes herself as coming from a normal upper-middle-class background. She works as a faceless online sex worker and says she enjoys the work, which has helped her in her real life as well. She seeks thoughtful conversation about her experiences, the ethics of sex work, and related moral questions, while refusing to answer anything that could compromise her identity. She emphasizes that she did not post the AMA to sell content; she simply believed her background and insights might interest people.
She never set out to earn money this way. Shy, lacking confidence, and somewhat socially awkward, she posted her first nude on Reddit hoping for kind comments that might improve how she felt about herself. Instead she received a flood of direct messages offering payment for photos, videos, and other services. She took the opportunity and has worked to grow it since.
Money was an obvious draw, but her reasons differed from those...
Buddhism can be applied to human relationships. The Buddhist concept of non-attachment is not about not caring; it is about caring deeply without demanding that things stay the same. Attachment (Upadana) is rooted in the ego. It says: "I love you because of how you make me feel, and I need you to stay exactly this way so I can continue to feel secure." This is essentially using the partner as a tool for emotional regulation. Non-attachment is rooted in reality. It says: "I love you for who you are. I recognise that you will change, and one day we will part, but I choose to walk beside you and support your growth without trying to cage you."