Your mom is/was a very wise woman and you're lucky that she was able to explain to you what was happening, and potentially even set you on a completely different life course!

Again - it takes all kinds - but for some of us, that sexual draw is just never going to be fulfilling without the emotional draw. The few times I've dressed somewhat sexy and been objectified by men has been so offensive to me that I refuse to do it. Instead, I get referred to as "cute" or "girl next door" or whatever, which I'm completely contented with since it doesn't seem to include as much of the objectification.

Online dating was a whole different thing even just a few years ago. It used to just be Tinder that was a hookup site. I'm convinced they all are now.