The article reflects on the profound emotional impact of social media, specifically TikTok, in connecting users with strangers across the globe. It discusses how the author's initial curiosity transformed into a deep investment in the lives of creators sharing intimate details of their trying-to-conceive (TTC) journeys. This modern phenomenon highlights the evolution of private moments into public content, as users engage with personal stories of fertility and pregnancy, previously confined to private discussions. The author acknowledges the blend of voyeurism and emotional connection that social media can create.
"What started as curiosity soon became an emotional investment. In five years of TikTok use I've witnessed a rise in creators documenting every intimate detail of their trying-to-conceive (TTC) journeys."
"Intimate moments are now monetisable and watched by massive audiences: pregnancy tests held up to the screen, fertility medication syringes clicked and pressed into stomachs."
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