tattoo

It's hard to believe that vanity would prevail in the complete absence of a community of human beings, but the question suggests that people do enhance their appearance, at least partially, for themselves. Be it lipstick, an earring, a tattoo, or breast implants -- body modification unquestionably helps people feel comfortable in their own skin. What shall we call it? A self-seduction? We look in the mirror to affirm that the creature staring back at us is worthy of our admiration. We could call it narcissistic, but let's go with 'autoerotic'.

Photo by Eric Kroll - Check his blog here