mega thread What is your sexuality ?

[NothingIsEverything 1,239]

I remember I posted something about me being straight but leaning on the bisexual side (can't find it) but I would like to retract what I said: I realize that I am comfortable with being bisexual, about 50% for each gender. I must have been all this time and just never embraced it untill now.

[Mzukiller 233]

I seriously don't consider Asexual to be a valid orientation. As humans we have sexual desires, that's just our nature. But it's okay to not act on them. However, that doesn't really mean that you're without those desires simply because you don't have sex, which being "asexual" implies. Just because you say no to sex, does not mean that you're a completely different being. It's kind of insulting to other groups, like gays, bisexuals and transsexuals, to act as though simply not having sex makes you separate. They can't be anything else, but you can. And another thing, how can you claim to be not interested in sex when you can masturbate? What are you masturbating too, brick walls?

 

It's like being atheist. An atheist is simply a person without religion, right? That doesn't mean that Atheism is in itself is a religion.

 

Doesn't matter what I think though, people will still defy common sense and do it anyway.

[MLPForums Phanact 1,374]

I'm pansexual but I have a preference towards guys due to how feminine I am, myself. I kind of see myself as more of the girl in the relationship (I don't mean to sound sexist but you know what I mean) but funnily enough I'm dating a girl.

 

I'm just an odd one.

[Vay 175]

I seriously don't consider Asexual to be a valid orientation. As humans we have sexual desires, that's just our nature. But it's okay to not act on them. However, that doesn't really mean that you're without those desires simply because you don't have sex, which being "asexual" implies. Just because you say no to sex, does not mean that you're a completely different being. It's kind of insulting to other groups, like gays, bisexuals and transsexuals, to act as though simply not having sex makes you separate. They can't be anything else, but you can. And another thing, how can you claim to be not interested in sex when you can masturbate? What are you masturbating too, brick walls?

 

It's like being atheist. An atheist is simply a person without religion, right? That doesn't mean that Atheism is in itself is a religion.

 

Doesn't matter what I think though, people will still defy common sense and do it anyway.

 

 

You are confusing asexuality with celibacy. Celibate people abstain from sex while most of them still do have sexual attraction.

 

Asexual people just have little sexual attraction to people. They can still have sexual urges (not all do though) and masturbate but they just don't feel any need to have sex with another person or feel any urge to.

Masturbation does not need to be done because of attraction but because of the mere feeling of pleasure from it. Not everyone masturbates for the same reason. 

 

And I probably don't exist to you if you feel this way, I have almost nonexistent sex drive and I can promise you this isn't me choosing not to have sex, I just lack any sort of desire for it. It does happen and to a lot of people I might add. As human beings some of us have sexual desires. Some of those are towards the opposite sex and some of them are to the same sex. Some of us don't feel desire for a partner, but enjoy the pleasure of masturbating by itself. Others just simply don't have the sexual desire. It's not that odd. Woman especially tend to have low sex drives.

[Nerdy Luigi 2,065]

I'm pansexual but I have a preference towards guys due to how feminine I am, myself. I kind of see myself as more of the girl in the relationship (I don't mean to sound sexist but you know what I mean) but funnily enough I'm dating a girl.

 

I'm just an odd one.

 

Don't worry we all are "odd" (different) somehow. I mean, genetically only one of the same could exist unless they were identical twins. Physically, though, only one of somebody can exist. Because we all are different people. (short speech- OVER) 

 

(For the three hundredth time AT LEAST) I am bisexual, and I'd say my percentage is 55/45 men being the 55 and women being the 45. (I used to be a little unsure if I could of been pansexual as well, but I figured out I was not)

 

 

 and yet again, men are just easier. A lot easier.  

 

Edited August 7, 2013 by Gamer P0N3

[Mzukiller 233]

You are confusing asexuality with celibacy. Celibate people abstain from sex while most of them still do have sexual attraction.

 

Asexual people just have little sexual attraction to people. They can still have sexual urges (not all do though) and masturbate but they just don't feel any need to have sex with another person or feel any urge to.

Masturbation does not need to be done because of attraction but because of the mere feeling of pleasure from it. Not everyone masturbates for the same reason. 

 

And I probably don't exist to you if you feel this way, I have almost nonexistent sex drive and I can promise you this isn't me choosing not to have sex, I just lack any sort of desire for it. It does happen and to a lot of people I might add. As human beings some of us have sexual desires. Some of those are towards the opposite sex and some of them are to the same sex. Some of us don't feel desire for a partner, but enjoy the pleasure of masturbating by itself. Others just simply don't have the sexual desire. It's not that odd. Woman especially tend to have low sex drives.

Having little urge is not the same as having no urge. And being an asexual would mean that you have no possible urge, interest or even passing care about sex or pleasure.

[Vay 175]

Sexual attraction is not the same as sex drive. You can be devoid of feeling sexual attraction to the idea of sex with a partner, but still enjoy masturbation.

 

I think you should give this a read- http://www.asexuality.org/home/overview.html

 

Someone can have a sex drive and still be asexual because being asexual has nothing to do with how often you masturbate or get horny, and everything to do with your lack of attraction to sex with a partner. In the same way gay men have no attraction to sex with a female partner.

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

My sexuality is complicated, it does not simply fit in a box like heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc. Most of the time I'm not interested in sex, sex is just a small thing to me. I haven't dated anyone either, and don't have any interest in dating at the moment.

 

 

I seriously don't consider Asexual to be a valid orientation. As humans we have sexual desires, that's just our nature. But it's okay to not act on them. However, that doesn't really mean that you're without those desires simply because you don't have sex, which being "asexual" implies. Just because you say no to sex, does not mean that you're a completely different being.

You know there are people who are asexual as in, they're not interested in sex but they're still interested in people in a romantic sense. You're also getting it mixed up celibacy, celibacy is refusing, asexual means you're not interested.

 

 

It's kind of insulting to other groups, like gays, bisexuals and transsexuals, to act as though simply not having sex makes you separate. They can't be anything else, but you can. And another thing, how can you claim to be not interested in sex when you can masturbate? What are you masturbating too, brick walls?

Look dude, you can be asexual and still masturbate. Masturbation is simply a physical thing, it's normal.

 

 

It's like being atheist. An atheist is simply a person without religion, right? That doesn't mean that Atheism is in itself is a religion.

I'm an atheist, I don't believe in "God" and I have no religion. It's that simple. Asexual people can choose how they want to identify and define themselves. It's their choice not yours.

[notdog1996 315]

I'm asexual.  I don't feel attracted to people in a sexual sense.  Heck, just kissing them disgust me (I'm the kind of person who won't touch a glass of water if someone else put their lips on it).  Though, I am bi-romantic as I had crushes on both sexes.  I don't really find relationships that important or interesting though so I never acted on it.

[SkyDream 315]

I feel like in life, I keep all those fun parts everyone has and their identifying personalities totally separate.  It's the conscious being inside the body that is the person that I would form a relationship with.  Their parts are just something for whomever to enjoy and interact with where necessary and appropriate.  If they match according to social norms, that's just a happy coincidence.

 

 

 

I'm an atheist, I don't believe in "God" and I have no religion. It's that simple. Asexual people can choose how they want to identify and define themselves. It's their choice not yours.

This is a very interesting series of words.  They bring much thought to the equation.  I wonder what would happen if Agnosticism were mentioned in terms of the analogy.

[Soundgarden 2,758]

I seriously don't consider Asexual to be a valid orientation. As humans we have sexual desires, that's just our nature. But it's okay to not act on them. However, that doesn't really mean that you're without those desires simply because you don't have sex, which being "asexual" implies. Just because you say no to sex, does not mean that you're a completely different being. It's kind of insulting to other groups, like gays, bisexuals and transsexuals, to act as though simply not having sex makes you separate. They can't be anything else, but you can. And another thing, how can you claim to be not interested in sex when you can masturbate? What are you masturbating too, brick walls?

 

You're getting it wrong, asexual means that you have no sexual attraction towards other genders, not that you abstain from sex because of various reasons. Abstaining from sex is called celibacy, like other people have already said. Do you see "celibacy" as a choice in this poll? No? Then there's no further discussion

Edited August 7, 2013 by Erio Touwa

[Super Derpy 535]

I'm heterosexual that's all there is to it. I got an F on the Kinsey Scale Test. It says either I answered some questions wrong or I am a very unusual person. I'm not unusual I'm straight that's it, and how do you even answer wrong on that test!? There is no right or wrong answer!

[Mzukiller 233]

My sexuality is complicated, it does not simply fit in a box like heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc. Most of the time I'm not interested in sex, sex is just a small thing to me. I haven't dated anyone either, and don't have any interest in dating at the moment.

 

 

You know there are people who are asexual as in, they're not interested in sex but they're still interested in people in a romantic sense. You're also getting it mixed up celibacy, celibacy is refusing, asexual means you're not interested.

 

 

Look dude, you can be asexual and still masturbate. Masturbation is simply a physical thing, it's normal.

 

 

I'm an atheist, I don't believe in "God" and I have no religion. It's that simple. Asexual people can choose how they want to identify and define themselves. It's their choice not yours.

 

 

You're getting it wrong, asexual means that you have no sexual attraction towards other genders, not that you abstain from sex because of various reasons. Abstaining from sex is called celibacy, like other people have already said. Do you see "celibacy" as a choice in this poll? No? Then there's no further discussion

At this point, you can just write me off as being ignorant. But no, I don't believe you. I will never believe you, true asexuality is simply not possible for we as a species. Yeah, you can lack a large sex drive, but it's still there. You can lack attraction, but it can still come about. Maybe you can convince yourself that you're just not interested in sex or attraction, that your mind or body is literally incapable of these sensations and maybe for a long time you are, but that's . Unlike homosexuality, your brain, your hormones can just snap back to reality and start working willy nilly, going to either gender. The fact that you masturbate is proof of that, unless you don't masturbate, then you're just weird.

 

Now, as far as it being an orientation: Allow me to bring up my comparison to atheism. "A" means without, without theism is without God, without belief. That's not a religion and likewise Asexual isn't an orientation. How is being without an orientation in itself an orientation? That should cover all the bases.

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

At this point, you can just write me off as being ignorant. But no, I don't believe you. I will never believe you, true asexuality is simply not possible for we as a species. Yeah, you can lack a large sex drive, but it's still there. You can lack attraction, but it can still come about. Maybe you can convince yourself that you're just not interested in sex or attraction, that your mind or body is literally incapable of these sensations and maybe for a long time you are, but that's . Unlike homosexuality, your brain, your hormones can just snap back to reality and start working willy nilly, going to either gender. The fact that you masturbate is proof of that, unless you don't masturbate, then you're just weird.

Okay I'll keep it simple. Asexual just means you're not sexually attracted to anyone. You can still be asexual and find people romantically and aestheticly attractive. You can also be asexual and masturbate, it's simply a physical thing. And yes, people who have no sexual desire do exist.

Edited August 8, 2013 by Sakurako Ohmuro

[Scootadress 361]

Originally, I was deemed Bisexual in nature, but really? I'm more asexual. I don't care whether your a girl or guy and I really don't go towards physical aspects of things. I like the mental aspect of relationships rather then the romance, but some romance is good I suppose in a way? I don't imagine, anyway. Either way, its only romantic feelings if I met the RIGHT person. 

Though, I always end up getting people thinking I'm gay. ._.

Edited August 8, 2013 by Scootadress

[Twiliscael 3,960]

I just find it quite comical how it seems every single straight person here seems to feel the need to say "I'm straight but I accept all other sexualities :D"

 

Really, just by doing that you're not helping to remove any barriers between LGBTs and heterosexuals. In fact, you're strengthening them in that you feel the need to say that you accept them rather than just having it be implied, as it should be with any decent human being.

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

Okay, I voted "unsure" but now I'm thinking about changing to to "other" since I'm really not confused anymore.

EDIT: I changed my vote to "other".

I just find it quite comical how it seems every single straight person here seems to feel the need to say "I'm straight but I accept all other sexualities :D"

 

Really, just by doing that you're not helping to remove any barriers between LGBTs and heterosexuals. In fact, you're strengthening them in that you feel the need to say that you accept them rather than just having it be implied, as it should be with any decent human being.

I know right. It's like they're so insecure about about being labeled "gay" or whatever.  

Edited August 8, 2013 by Sakurako Ohmuro

[fimdash 1,196]

I just find it quite comical how it seems every single straight person here seems to feel the need to say "I'm straight but I accept all other sexualities :D"

 

Really, just by doing that you're not helping to remove any barriers between LGBTs and heterosexuals. In fact, you're strengthening them in that you feel the need to say that you accept them rather than just having it be implied, as it should be with any decent human being.

I agree, but then again this thread is asking people for their sexuality. I see that all the time in other places though where one's sexuality isn't asked for, and it seems that many people feel like they have to let others know that they're straight before backing up other sexualities. It sounds totally condescending, and it does indeed strengthen the barrier between LGBTs and heterosexuals.

[Soundgarden 2,758]

At this point, you can just write me off as being ignorant. But no, I don't believe you. I will never believe you, true asexuality is simply not possible for we as a species. Yeah, you can lack a large sex drive, but it's still there. You can lack attraction, but it can still come about. Maybe you can convince yourself that you're just not interested in sex or attraction, that your mind or body is literally incapable of these sensations and maybe for a long time you are, but that's . Unlike homosexuality, your brain, your hormones can just snap back to reality and start working willy nilly, going to either gender. The fact that you masturbate is proof of that, unless you don't masturbate, then you're just weird.

 

What makes you think you can all of a sudden speak for all asexuals? I am actually asexual myself, and I can confirm that I feel absolutely no sexual attraction to other people. And you are correct about the fact that asexuals can feel sudden attraction, but in 99% of the cases, those aren't sexual attractions, they are romantic attractions. The difference is vast (If you really want to go that deep, asexuals who feel sexual attractions towards others very rarely are called "Graysexuals")

 

This is your second post and both of them hold no weight. It's pretty clear that you don't know enough about the subject overall to engage in a debate about it

 

Now, as far as it being an orientation: Allow me to bring up my comparison to atheism. "A" means without, without theism is without God, without belief. That's not a religion and likewise Asexual isn't an orientation. How is being without an orientation in itself an orientation? That should cover all the bases.

 

Then what should we consider it? Should we treat asexuality as something alienated? It's related to orientations in a sense that you lack orientation. No matter how you view it, it's related to orientations, thus considered an orientation in itself

 

By the way, this is a bit off topic, but please do not start arguments without having an open mind (By open minded, I mean getting into a debate with knowing the possibility of being wrong yourself and actually consider well structured arguments to be true). By being as narrow minded as you are and claiming that "I will never believe you" is basically another way of saying "Hey, I'm just gonna start a shitstorm and waste everybody's time, even though none of you can convince me otherwise about the subject at hand". You are wasting everybody's time and it just spreads frustration. If you want to live with your own delusional and vague thoughts, do so, just don't frustrate others at the same time

Edited August 8, 2013 by Erio Touwa

[Hawk Moth 390]

Sexual attraction is not the same as sex drive. You can be devoid of feeling sexual attraction to the idea of sex with a partner, but still enjoy masturbation.

 

I think you should give this a read- http://www.asexuality.org/home/overview.html

 

Someone can have a sex drive and still be asexual because being asexual has nothing to do with how often you masturbate or get horny, and everything to do with your lack of attraction to sex with a partner. In the same way gay men have no attraction to sex with a female partner.

 

I am straight, yet for multiple reasons I have no sex drive - no desire to actually try and get a girlfriend. I've never been in a relationship, and I don't see it ever happening.

[Xievie 498]

I am... 2Dsexual!

My sexuality is whatever sexuality applies to attraction to anime/cartoon characters.

 

Humans in real life do not interest me. For now at least. I'm still young and have yet to meet real people and have a relationship.

So for now, I'm going to be closet fantasizing about my waifu.

 

Though, I'm definitely not homosexual. I only am attracted to the opposite gender, especially in my anime characters.

You know, I could have just said that I was hetrosexual from the start...

 

Oh well.

Edited August 9, 2013 by Kobato

[Revy ~ Two Hands 862]

I'd like to think I'm progressive enough to say I don't have a sexuality label. However I am sexually attracted to women and not men. So...

[Nerdy Luigi 2,065]

I'd like to think I'm progressive enough to say I don't have a sexuality label. However I am sexually attracted to women and not men. So...

That is implied as heterosexual/homosexual. Well, that is a good point about labels. they can be ridiculous at times. But labels are part of who we are, really. (They aren't all of who we are, thusly implying that i am sure you imply stereotypes...)

Edited August 9, 2013 by Gamer P0N3

[Revy ~ Two Hands 862]

That is implied as bisexual. Well, that is a good point about labels. they can be ridiculous at times. But labels are part of who we are, really. (They aren't all of who we are, thusly implying that i am sure you imply stereotypes...)

It ought not to be implied as anything. We didn't have labels for sexuality 150 years ago. I don't find men attractive but find women attractive but don't think I should have to state that as fact because sexuality is something that is dynamic in the same way people's psychology is ever changing in response to there life as it unfolds.

[Nerdy Luigi 2,065]

It ought not to be implied as anything. We didn't have labels for sexuality 150 years ago. I don't find men attractive but find women attractive but don't think I should have to state that as fact because sexuality is something that is dynamic in the same way people's psychology is ever changing in response to there life as it unfolds.

Well, in a way this is true, but it actually only changes with experimentation, and actually it is part of human psychology, as I could turn pansexual for someone that is a transgender or a transvestite. And we didn't because homosexuality was nearly nonexistent, so it wasn't gone against. There was hardly anyone with homosexual tendencies, (even less than zoophiliacs in modern times)

There just wasn't a term for it because it wasn't necessary. Like they had labels for Africans ("Blacks" or "Negroes"). In fact, the first of the two still exists today, but isn't meant as brutally as it was that long ago.