(((Group Hug for whomever is OK with it)))

Yes, I wasn't sure if I should, but i was going to add to my previous post that if spanking is not sexual in nature then it is curious that it is part of the porn world. ...Don't see many porn things related to 'time outs', an alternative to spanking/hitting.

Did it affect my sexuality? I don't know honestly. But that might depend on who the abuser is, I'm thinking. However, it definitely sets the person up for further abuse and a warped sense of self. Here's an interesting site about survivors of..

http://www.healthyplace.com/Communit.../survivors.htm

It's complicated, I think. Which is why it is useful to get help with it. Took me many years but finally I am.

Best wishes to all,

(edited to add trigger icon)