WriterAlexis I am not wholly without power in my family dynamic, especially as I get older.
Glad to hear. I feel like what you often hear about families with extreme views is how a feeling of powerlessness on the offspring's side is considered a feature, not a bug. I am happy to hear that despite your less-than-consensual situation, your agency as a person is respected.
WriterAlexis What if they weren't still there? To me, it actually seems less restrictive that I get to see her and say 'Hi' every morning.
If it was your idea, it definitely makes sense. But looking at Fancysteel's product catalog, that thing kinda leaves an impression of "the porn belt". FS produces a lot of adult entertainment media, so in that context it makes it feel like the clear shield was, at least as far as FS is concerned, not so much designed for the wearer's viewing, but for more voyeuristic purposes. Which seems somewhat antithetical to the modesty enforcement that more traditional shields provide (and that seems much more in line with conservative values)
But yeah, anxiety handling seems a lot more valid than that.
WriterAlexis Besides, everyone here who is having supervised showers/releases also gets to see and not touch.
I mean, I would assume touch is part of any proper cleaning regimen, and it is more the type and duration of touch that is restricted. But that is just a side note, the key difference I see is that in the case of a hygiene unlock, the exposure is just a side effect of technical necessities to get that area clean, while for the clear shield, it is a deliberate design choice.
Also, I sincerely hope that anyone who is forbidden from masturbating for an extended period of time gets hygiene unlocks more often than permission for... ahem... recreational touching of those areas.