Is it normal that i don't want to have sex with anybody? ever?

I'm a woman. I'm 20 years old. I've had relationships with men in the past. I've had sex with men in the past. But, I never really, truly wanted to. And it was never truly enjoyable. I would go out with attractive, nice males because it seemed like it was what I was supposed to do. I have constantly felt like there's this expectation weighing down on me that I must feel aroused at the advances of attractive men, but this isn't the case for me. It's coming up on a year since I've had any hint of sexual relations with a man and it's been the happiest year of my life. I did some research only yesterday about asexuality, and I'm pretty sure I fit the bill. I love hanging out with people of all sexes, sexual orientations, races, and creeds, but I've never felt truly attracted to any one of them. And yes, I've only discussed my relations with men, but that's because I am attracted to them on some level... just not sexually. Perhaps it's some societal thing, where men fit into these little roles in my head that signal positivity simply due to societal standards. I do not share these feelings with women. I'm completely indifferent towards women, as far as seeing them as attractive and sexy. I don't know. This is a recent discovery, literally yesterday. Or really, I knew this all my life, but I never knew there was a name for it, or even a community of asexuals.
So what do you think, am I normal?

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58% Normal
Based on 180 votes (105 yes)
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Comments ( 21 )
  • bykr_dude15

    I think it is awesome that your asexual. I mean you don't have to think about finding someone and just have friends that you know care about you. This is cool too because you can focus on your life and do what you want to do rather than thinking that you need to find someone to complete your life. Do what you feel like you need to do rather than feel what you think society wants you to do.

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  • MeepMoop

    fyi, "This asexual crap" is not a trend, it has always existed. It exists in wild animals as well, it's not just some human phenomenon. Trust me, I wish I desired sex so that I could be normal. Don't you think I would want to have avoided being an outcast? Do you make the same comments towards homosexuals? Do you say "this homosexual crap is starting to become a trend, and I cant fathom how a man wouldn't want to have sex with a woman. It's in our DNA and genes, it's why we are here." ?

    Also: "women are cold hearted anyway."
    Yeah? Well, probably just to you. I don't know why though; you seem like an absolutely wonderful person.

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  • You might be ace (asexual). I'm a boy, and while I don't have any desire to have sex with anyone, ever, I still do have some sexual thoughts, so idk if I count as asexual. Probably find someone who knows more about it. Good luck!

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  • You could be asexual. However, never feel like you have to do what society expects of you. I think you're normal because I'm sure a lot of people give in to society's expectations.

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  • Thereisnogod

    I'd hit it

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  • Aurora93

    I don't have any knowledge on this, but there are asexual people so I don't see why you wouldn't be normal. And the connection with men thing, probably just means you're destined to fall in love with a man, rather than a woman :)

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  • River710

    Sex is awesome, i could not imagine not wanting to have it. But whatever floats you boat

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  • SoccerStud88

    attractive men are different from men that "turn you on". just sayin. You prolly havn't come across one of these bad boys yet. They are shrinking in numbers as the years move on.

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  • greatidea

    Yes, it is totally normal and nothing to do with genes or hormones. It is not even any disease that can be cured, because it is totally normal.

    Asexuals need to increase more awareness to make it feel normal to the masses

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  • ejs

    you are probably asexual. so am i. it's perfectly normal. sex is not the be all and end all. quite frankly, the only thing i could see good coming from it is my son. i always found sex smelly, sweaty and messy. i don't like feeling less than just out of the shower clean and i don't like people touching me.

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  • DavidS.

    You probably have Low sex hormone levels and would need to see an endicrinologist

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  • Dr.J

    Maybe you haven't found THAT spot yet where you feel most comfortable. also, it might be the man you are/have been seeing as some of them can have sex the wrong way. The best thing to do is investigate yourself a bit more and if the time comes, tell your partner where and how to do it.

    Dr.J

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  • I have to sort of agree with the OP, I dont really enjoy sex all that much either and tend to look at over sexed people as having something wrong with them. I wouldnt equate them completely to the way a heroin addict needs to get a fix, but I think there is still some similarities in needing sex like that. Not to mention being grossed out when I hear stories of people age 50 and up having sex. Just kinda nasty to visualize. People that age should only be getting naked for showering. Society seems to want to impress upon people the need to be open about sex and want to have sex and all that, I agree that sex is a normal bodily function, perhaps even need, but I havent had sex in over a year myself and I havent missed it at all. Its certainly not something I need like food or water, which misguided people would tell you. I am also probably what could be called attractive to women, in shape as I work out regularly and otherwise normally "equipped", so its nothing like "sour grapes" or anything like that.

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    • I also understand what you mean in "going out" or "dating" as something you are "supposed to do" I tend to view marriage/kids in very similar ways. It seems like there is this massive unspoken pressure to do this, especially from people who already have done it. I even tend to get the feeling of "misery loves company" from them, though I would never say that out loud.

      I dont have a massive aversion to sex, its just certainly not something I would go out of my way to do. I would barely go out of my way for it in all honesty. Because of this and of being a guy (guys almost always have to "go out of their way" to get sex, approaching the woman, spending money, acting interested in what they have to say, etc) I havent had sex in some time. I dont even notice missing it.

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  • BoredGuy

    just live your life, why you even "care" for something you don't care about?

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  • wow4602

    Ejs you have issues and are not normal. It's human nature to want sex. You sound like you suffer from mental instability not asexuality.

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  • wow4602

    Listen, asexual isn't normal. It always stems from some sort of trauma or abuse. Get help and move on with your lives and I guarantee you will be happy. (not just for sex but your own peace of mind)

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  • wow4602

    My guess is you were raped or sexually abused. You need to get help because sex is enjoyable and the closest you can ever be to someone. It's time to move on. Both of my sisters were abused it takes time.

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  • squeallikeasacofpigs

    Erm.....overthinking much?

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  • elpuser

    Retards

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  • nowimsureimsane

    This asexual crap is starting to become a trend and i cant fathum how a human wouldnt care about sex.its in our dna and genes its why we are here.and women are cold hearted anyway.

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