I remember a trans comrade speaking on this phenomenon in 2018.
Communist parties do not have a perfect or perhaps even the best track record with regards to progressive issues. I don’t blame communism for this, just saying that it’s dangerous to assume we’re immune to adopting dangerous and foolish social beliefs.
What’s disgusting, cringe, or weird is irrelevant to me. Acting horny in a public forum not dedicated to that kind of stuff runs the risk of causing discomfort and harm to those sensitive to it, particularly victims of sexual abuse.