<p>It was exposure therapy when a TS partner on Taps laughed in my face as he raped me and left me to clean myself up. It is exposure therapy because I can say no, because I can enjoy being tied up now.</p>
<p>It was exposure therapy when I was ordered to describe what I wanted in lurid detail. It’s exposure therapy because I can talk about sex now.</p>
<p>It was exposure therapy when I entered into a few master/pet relationships. It’s exposure therapy because at some point I was able to handle a power-dynamic in my relationships.</p>
<p>It was exposure therapy when I spent scene after scene toying with fertility. It’s exposure therapy because at some point I was able to deal with the idea of not being cis, of motherhood being unattainable.</p>
<p>It was exposure therapy when I made my character a pudgy nerd and still able to engage with her sexually. It’s exposure therapy because I’ve been able to come to terms with my body.</p>
<p>It’s exposure therapy because at some point, you started enjoying sex — or at least enjoying it more — and the thought of sharing that with someone.</p>