It started with an internet meme about ‘running trains’ on sex dolls. At first I was stunned, wondering what could possibly prompt someone to do something so ludicrous. But then I started researching and discovered the disturbing truth. People were actually doing it – running ‘trains’ on sex dolls. I couldn’t believe it. It was so bizarre and yet so tragically real.
My thoughts turned to the implications of this disturbing trend. What kind of culture promotes something like this? Is it the same kind of culture that says it’s okay to treat women as objects? Is this what happens when we devalue and objectify women’s bodies? I started to feel like I had stepped into an alternate universe, where anything goes, no matter how degrading or harmful.
I quickly realized that this was a much bigger issue than just running trains on sex dolls. There was a whole culture of sexism and objectification that created an environment where this kind of thing could even happen. It felt like I was uncovering a dark side of human nature that I hadn’t known was there. I felt a wave of sadness wash over me as I thought about the implications of this kind of behavior.
I tried to make sense of it all, and the only thing I could come up with was that we could combat this trend by advocating for more positive body image. We need to normalize diverse body shapes and sizes, and celebrate all types of beauty. We also need to shift away from the pervasive idea that women’s bodies are objects to be consumed and manipulated. We need to change the way people think about sex toys and sexuality, and challenge the idea that it’s acceptable to disrespect and objectify women.
At this point in my research, I decided to take some time to think about the situation from a different perspective. What would happen if we took back control of the narrative? What if we embraced a culture that put women and their bodies first? What if sex dolls could be seen as a way of exploring one’s sexuality without relying on other people as objects?
It made me wonder how we could go about initiating a culture shift, and creating a positive and safe space for everyone to explore their own identity. I started to think about the ways that we can create an environment of respect, one that affords everyone the same rights and chances to explore their interests without fear of judgement or shame.
I knew that the concept of running a train on a sex doll was rooted in sexism, and that it was a culture of disrespect and objectification. But I also knew that we could use this experience as a call to action, sex dolls and create a new culture that encourages respect, understanding, and appreciation of the diverse ways we express ourselves and relate to others. We can do better, and that starts by recognizing that sex dolls should symbolize not just objectification, but a safe and positive space for everyone to explore their sexuality and identity.