Sexual Aversion Disorder, not Asexuality

Sexuality, the capacity for sexual feelings, is a complex aspect of our experience, but it becomes even more complex when you realize that you don't feel it at all. For some people, this lack of sexual attraction can indicate asexuality, a valid sexual orientation. Still, sometimes feeling asexual can be just the surface level of some deeper emotions that prevent you from feeling comfortable with sex. These two can often be tough to tell apart. To help you navigate this, here are some signs it's a sexual disorder, not asexuality.
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  • @Psych2go
    @Psych2goАй бұрын

    Watch the full video by clicking the video title located under Psych2go bottom left corner of this shorts!

  • @S1llyP4ws

    @S1llyP4ws

    Ай бұрын

    :)

  • @ewdaddy7030

    @ewdaddy7030

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for fearlessly tackling this topic

  • @I.S33.Gh0sts
    @I.S33.Gh0stsАй бұрын

    Yea sometimes right now I think about it and I’m like “gross” so I’m like “???” 😭

  • @sava898

    @sava898

    Ай бұрын

    Same.

  • @timefoolery

    @timefoolery

    Ай бұрын

    That and it seems an awful lot of work for such little reward. 🤷‍♀️

  • @BrandonkarlSalomson

    @BrandonkarlSalomson

    Ай бұрын

    Same in my pov not others

  • @I.S33.Gh0sts

    @I.S33.Gh0sts

    Ай бұрын

    @@BrandonkarlSalomson YEAA!

  • @meryka377

    @meryka377

    5 күн бұрын

    Yes! Why is this so gross for me? How can I live in this world???

  • @melaniescribbles
    @melaniescribblesАй бұрын

    As an asexual; thanks for re-confirming that for me here. I'm still a virgin, but the idea of s*x just gets a hearty 'meh' from me at best, and I just don't understand the hype about it. Like, I'm definitely cool with how I am, I just find myself wondering why the heck society makes such an immensely big deal out of the horizontal tango. And I often wonder why sex jokes are even a thing. Like, 90% of the time, my mind is just literally on anything else than s*x.

  • @iamweebo1349

    @iamweebo1349

    Ай бұрын

    I think it’s normal for girls at some points in their lives to be “meh” I have been like that but I am not asexual. And can I ask if you know if asexuality comes because of traumas or something including mental health?

  • @iamweebo1349

    @iamweebo1349

    Ай бұрын

    My mind is 90% of something else rather than this and I am not asexual so I am bothered now when you mentioned it lol. Uhhh

  • @Kenny.Angi..

    @Kenny.Angi..

    Ай бұрын

    I’m asexual too and the fact of sex, will just make my soul feel disgusted.

  • @ulyana_schen

    @ulyana_schen

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@iamweebo1349 Fellow asexual here to respond - no, it's mostly not like that. As far as I know, there is a microlabel on the A-spectrum for those who don't experience any sexual attraction because of past trauma, but it's not correct to assume that any asexual went through some traumatic experience and became like that. And if we're talking of mental illnesses and lack of sexual desire at some point, that might not be asexuality to begin with. Sexual disorders exist and they shouldn't be confused with asexuality. Hope this helps

  • @melaniescribbles

    @melaniescribbles

    Ай бұрын

    @@iamweebo1349 Honestly, asexuality is usually not trauma-related, but some aces do sadly have SA trauma. But that's more because of corrective r*pe than anything else; it's a risk that many openly ace people have to deal with. That doesn't stem from asexuality, and instead stems more from acephobia. I'm lucky that this never happened to me in particular, but some openly ace folks definitely have horror stories on that one after they came out. And I do have to mention that there is a difference between the temporary 'meh' you mentioned, and the asexual 'meh'; the latter is more of a permanent thing, and part of who you are as a person. On the former, you'd know on a spiritual level that it will eventually pass. But on asexuality, you know on a spiritual level that it won't change over time; I think I've known that I'm ace for about 9 years now; Give or take, could be 7 or 8 years (not sure if I was 21 or 22 when I found out). But looking back, there definitely were signs I already was before I even realized I was ace. It might be worth it to check out the LGBTQIA+ wiki if you want to learn more, though; the article about asexuality there will tell you about all of the basics of what asexuality is: lgbtqia.fandom.com/wiki/Asexual_spectrum It's actually pretty interesting stuff if you do a deep dive.

  • @sava898
    @sava898Ай бұрын

    I'm not opposed to sex in general. But, the thought of me actually doing it with someone is just triggering in way. I feel disgusting (about myself and my body, I mean). I don't know why, but it's one of the main reasons why I don't plan on getting married. Ever. Because I don't wanna marry someone who wants sex, but I don't.

  • @thersten

    @thersten

    Ай бұрын

    Does it feel good when someone you like touches you?

  • @sava898

    @sava898

    Ай бұрын

    @@thersten For the most part, no. I've never had a crush on anyone before, so I can only speak from when my family and friends touch me (like with hugs or something like that). Because I love and like them, it's easier. But overall, it just bothers me. I've tried picturing myself with some romantically and potentially having sex with them one day. But, I don't think it's in the cards for me. It's too uncomfortable.

  • @TheSoldo1

    @TheSoldo1

    Ай бұрын

    @@sava898 It could be tied to early chiIdhood physical abuse from parents or trusted people. They tend to avoid physical touch due to an unconscious memory relapse.

  • @thersten

    @thersten

    Ай бұрын

    @@sava898 Don't rush anything. You don't need to picture yourself doing anything or forcing it. Some people want to rush right away and it weirds me out. Once I get to know them I feel more and more like I want to be with them sexually. Acknowledge your wants and needs. If you want to hold hands, do it. If you don't , don't. Be true to yourself.

  • @duhsunnyday8590

    @duhsunnyday8590

    Ай бұрын

    Try a vibrator or vibrating bak massager. You don't need a partner

  • @Erisonii
    @ErisoniiАй бұрын

    Thank you for this. I've been aware for a while that my own stems from the inability to consider trusting another with MY body. There are so many things that could go wrong that it's made me afraid in a lot of ways, even though I know there must be at least one more person like me, who would prefer cuddling and general intimacy 99% of the time, and the last 1%, probably needs just a little bit of sexual intimacy before being good for several months. But there's so much obsession with sex in general that I'm intimidated at the idea of revealing this to a potential partner, for fear they'd mock me for it, or play along like they understand and respect it, only to then turn around and break my heart over it by cheating or trying to force me when I'm not ready. And I'd just rather not try than deal with the exhaustion of something I've convinced myself is doomed without even trying.

  • @Fiveye
    @FiveyeАй бұрын

    A thing I've noticed, is that the people that are asexual are often more wholesome and kinder individuals. One of them is also aromantic. And he is just the sweetest guy.

  • @DekodaDraws
    @DekodaDrawsАй бұрын

    My parents think it’s a faze that I’ll grow out of. When I was like 10, they said something like “when you get married..” and I said I didn’t want to get married and had no interest in reproducing. It’s that simple. They still think I’ll “grow out of it” even though I’m 15 now. While a romantic relationship is acceptable, I’ll never like the idea of *that.*

  • @shoutuckerdidnothingwrong

    @shoutuckerdidnothingwrong

    Ай бұрын

    "I'm 15 now". Um... That's way too soon to know.

  • @SirLucasOfLee

    @SirLucasOfLee

    28 күн бұрын

    A friend of my older brother hasn’t come out as asexual but I think she is because she’s 30 years old and has never been in a relationship or even talked about wanting to find a partner. Her mother keeps saying that one day she’ll meet someone but I can tell that’s never going to happen. People have asked her to go on dates but she’s always turned them down. Parents who don’t understand will never stop saying “it’s just a phase” or “you haven’t met the right person yet” or “you’re not old enough”. Then once its impossible to deny the fact you’re asexual they will try to explain it on something like, “maybe a hormone imbalance” or “maybe a mental disorder” or even “maybe you were raped and you’re asexual because of trauma”. I find it quite homophobic because first they try to gaslight you into thinking you’re not asexual. Then they try to fix your asexuality. It would be so easy for them to just accept that their child is LGBTQ+ but they try their best to do everything but accept who their child is. The same argument was given by parents of gay children pre-2000s.

  • @shoutuckerdidnothingwrong

    @shoutuckerdidnothingwrong

    26 күн бұрын

    @@SirLucasOfLee "Homophobic", lmao. Dude, it's literally just a social contagion. Being sex repulsed has nothing to do with being gay. If anything, it's the complete opposite.

  • @SirLucasOfLee

    @SirLucasOfLee

    26 күн бұрын

    @@shoutuckerdidnothingwrong OK grammar police. What is the correct term for when a person negatively reacts to discovering someone isn’t straight? If it’s not homophobia, then what else could that be called?

  • @shoutuckerdidnothingwrong

    @shoutuckerdidnothingwrong

    26 күн бұрын

    @@SirLucasOfLee What does that have to do with grammar? If you aren't attracted to anyone, you aren't gay OR straight. More proof that it's not a real sexuality, and just made up for victim points.

  • @outcast4087
    @outcast4087Ай бұрын

    As a teenager, I used to be sexually averted. When I saw something erotic or outright sexual, I'd feel grossed out. Not because it was something within me reacting to it, but because I used to be very "by the book" and used to think that young people should not see or think of such things. After all, it's 18+ for a reason, isn't it? Only later I had realised that it was complete bullcrap, that all those things were normal for a teenager, and a part of the natural process of growing up. Now I'm not averted at all. In fact, I have quite the dirty mind, with lots of fetishes and fantasies... Still a virgin though.

  • @user-uw9ur2xv9s

    @user-uw9ur2xv9s

    Ай бұрын

    Damn you just described the same thoughts I had when I was a teen I was like "why the f my peers are so horny, what's wrong with them??" And then I realised that it's normal for the majority lol

  • @FWtheArtist
    @FWtheArtistАй бұрын

    I’m not repulsed by sex in fact I don’t hate the idea of it. I grew up being told that sex was gross and shameful. No one ever thought me that sex is also trusting, respect and love in many cases. I realize I do have some body image issues but I have gotten better at feeling comfortable in my body. I do have anxiety and depression due to school. But that doesn’t change I’m Asexual no matter how I see it just actually doing the act with someone isn’t something I’m interested in. I think sex jokes are funny and I like romance. Dirty scenes in books and movies don’t brother me. It’s just not within my interest to have anything with someone.

  • @Gore-Labs
    @Gore-LabsАй бұрын

    For me, being asexual makes me feel almost broken in a way. I’ve legit tried before to get myself to enjoy sexual things but I just can’t, even masturbation for me is like “feels good ig but it would feel better to play a game or draw rn.” Ik this is tmi but I needed to get it out somewhere and this seems like the best place lel.

  • @GreatButLate
    @GreatButLateАй бұрын

    If psychological distress about one's condition is the only thing separating sexual aversion disorder from asexuality, what would happen if we apply the same logic to gay people who are distressed about being gay (which could happen for any number of reasons including cultural stigma and difficulty finding a partner or having kids)? Surely we wouldn't reclassify homosexuality as a disorder under the condition that a person feel distressed about it? This makes me think there must be more to sexual aversion disorder than just a feeling of distress about one's disinterest in, or aversion to, sex.

  • @glistica
    @glisticaАй бұрын

    Thank you for explaining 💜🤍🖤 I'm ace and I'm proud of my orientation, I don't see the hype in sex at all, and nor sexual jokes. My face just drops when I see others laughing at sexual jokes and I'm not understanding the hype. But I'm not depressed about that, it's difficult to fit into this world as an asexual, yes, but I don't mind.

  • @you_know_cat801

    @you_know_cat801

    Ай бұрын

    Me too! You are not alone, I hope you know you are loved the way you are and better to just ignore people, who are trying somehow to humiliate you for who you are. I haven't come out to anyone really, but I hope one day my parents will understand why I don't search for a partner and accept me😌

  • @glistica

    @glistica

    Ай бұрын

    @@you_know_cat801 Thank you! Do you think you might be aroace? Remember that not having a partner doesn't make you any less valuable! I hope you'll be able to come out and be supported by your parents (you don't have to come out if you don't feel safe!).

  • @you_know_cat801

    @you_know_cat801

    Ай бұрын

    @@glistica If honestly, I really don't know. I think with my possible severe depression and trauma, I feel like it's not possible for me to feel romance. While I don't feel a desire for sex or exploring it, I enjoy reading fanfics, making some sexual answers but I don't feel something physically, which led me to think I am ace. With romance, I think I once was most likely attracted to my friend and it wasn't just my emotional attachment to them. So, I am not sure!😅 But thank you, I feel scared of coming put because my country is not that much open for LGBTQ+ community as USA, even though we are going in a right direction, I think I wouldn't be accepted so I kind of stay with being in the closet🙈 I think I am bi ace, by the way, you are cool for accepting yourself🙃

  • @glistica

    @glistica

    Ай бұрын

    @@you_know_cat801 I'm not an expert so you definitely should do research to get to know yourself better, but I think you're aromantic if you don't only feel emotional or romantic attraction to them! If you feel like you are getting hype about the thought of sex (even in fictional) then you might not be asexual but aromantic. It takes time for some people to feel the desire for sex and some may only do it with their partner. It varies and not all asexual are repulsed by sex but some are less interested in it. Cool! I'm lesbian ace (I found out last year that I am lesbian before I thought I was biromantic), take your time to figure it out and even if you're closeted, hope you still have your group of friends who supports you and you feel safe to come out to them! Your parents don't need to know about it now if you feel you aren't safe.

  • @you_know_cat801

    @you_know_cat801

    Ай бұрын

    @@glistica Thank you! I think, that I am kind of repulsed to have sex in real life, I am scared of it and I am scared of being vulnerable. Yet, I think I am not aromantic, I was flirting with my friend and felt so flushed, I am not sure it was platonic or not 😅 Maybe, I am ace because of how I regard sex, I am interested in topics, but I don't imagine myself wanting to lust after someone and I doubt I am demisexual, only the future knows😼 I am happy for you to actually find out more about yourself, I don't have friends my age and I talk now only with my teachers, I am still a teenager after all. But I wish people could understand that not everyone need to have sex to be valued as a person with their sexuality. You matter, thank you again for your replies, they made me feel supported!♥️

  • @tomw.1507
    @tomw.1507Ай бұрын

    Can confirm there was a long time in my teens that made me constantly uncomfortable regarding sex, despite everyone around me being this sex driven idiot. that even bled into my 20s, and while in a relationship thought there was something wrong with me when sex felt wrong. I thought I was asexual. Turns out I'm autistic, and never found the one until my husband. Sexual attraction became a real thing for me :)

  • @levitha7
    @levitha7Ай бұрын

    I just wasnt interested. I need a deep emotional connection. Safe to say I was a virgin until a very late age. Luckily I found a someone with the same situation and we are all the happier for it.

  • @theshamanite
    @theshamaniteАй бұрын

    I thought I was ace, until I moved out of my abusive parent's house. I am hypersexual and have sexual dysfunction, and it turns out my sense of romantic attraction isn't rly there. I have sensual attraction, and I can approximate romantic attraction with familial and sexual attractions but it's a real gateway for codependent relationships for me. I still feel familial love for all my past metas I've gotten to know tho :3

  • @RyderRulezRunnin
    @RyderRulezRunninАй бұрын

    Around a year ago, one of my OCDs themes was based on a extreme fear of being gay. So I’d get false attractions to boys and ruminate on it, and then I’d look at boys to see if I’m truly attracted or not. After all of that I wasn’t attracted to people anymore for a couple months. Right now my ocd fear is about my health which has caused lots of derralization. Any tips?

  • @its_amarysso

    @its_amarysso

    Ай бұрын

    So were you gay after all?

  • @dilly2000

    @dilly2000

    Ай бұрын

    Go take 4 grams of mushrooms and pray to god. It helped me. Good luck ! ❤️

  • @RyderRulezRunnin

    @RyderRulezRunnin

    Ай бұрын

    @@its_amaryssoNo not at all, I have always liked women and currently I am still, obsessions usually cause heeps of doubt that are opposite to your personality or likings.

  • @RyderRulezRunnin

    @RyderRulezRunnin

    Ай бұрын

    @@dilly2000Oh yes I’ve heard that works magic before! I gotta try that, problem is, is that physchedelics can worsen derealization. I may still give it a shot though.

  • @dilly2000

    @dilly2000

    Ай бұрын

    @@RyderRulezRunnin try the whole “pray to the universe or god thing” first. Then try and figure out who your true loved ones are and cut out all the relationships you are doing 90% of the work for (where you text and call all the time and they don’t). Stop contacting them and see who shows you love still. Give yourself space. I love you my friend keep going.

  • @Reed_Vine
    @Reed_VineАй бұрын

    Me, and very confused AceLesbian with a girlfriend, questioning a lot of things

  • @abberancestar
    @abberancestarАй бұрын

    Btw yall keep in mind the nuances behind it because I'm ace and to check most of the points psych2go makes, because of the internalised aphobia. It isn't as black and white and some points overlap between being ace and sexual dysfonction.

  • @keyoteamendelbar8742
    @keyoteamendelbar8742Ай бұрын

    My story: I have a fem fatale for a sister, and she made my life miserable. Recently, I learned that my sexiphobia has gotten to the point when I sense someone sexy, I have a fight, flight, or freeze response and have no memory of the event. This was frustrating when someone chewed me out for being a sexual predator, but I haven't got a clue turning me into a conspiracy theorist.

  • @merin5230

    @merin5230

    Ай бұрын

    Hey there, I'm not sure what to call you as your tag name is ambiguous, so forgive me if I'm out of line. I'm hoping Keyo,(pronounced Kayo) is ok. Ambivalence around sex, the act itself, and the social flirting that usually precedes it, is very common. Normal even. You mention you have a sister who sounds sexually active and thoroughly enjoying that aspect of herself. But there is no reference to an age for either of you. Either way, if you weren't uncomfortable or unhappy around the subject, you would not be here, in the comments section. You have not indicated your own sex either. Normally, this is irrelevant to most comment sections, but in the case of discussing sexuality, it is. Very much so. As is your age and experience. I'm 61. I have a 20year old daughter in her final year of university. She's working hard for her graduation and I'm in awe of her. If you are good with numbers, you'll have noticed that I was 41 when she was born. This is becoming more common but is still unusual. There are risks both to the baby and mother at this age.(Just file that bit away for later, when you're bored). If a person, no matter their sex, and/or sexual orientation, is comfortable with themselves, and their life is untroubled in regard to sex and sexuality, then it is fair to say well done for being balanced ,rational and open minded. As a parent though, I think it's fair to say that most kids upon reaching Puberty, also develop a serious emotional condition which is often completely overlooked by some parents. Either through deliberate ignorance,(it can't be genuine naivety, not these days) or perhaps unpleasant memories of their own. I speak of "Terminal Embarrassment". To all prepubescent teenagers out there, this is a normal and possibly necessary condition of maturation. Talk to your (close and reliably discreet) friends. They will be having similar feelings. If you are experiencing something like anxiety, which I feel your words are leaning towards, then that too is normal up to a point. Embarrassment is a form of anxiety. But you mention you don't remember what happens after your seemingly anxious feelings are triggered. Nor do you describe how much your sister is involved in inducing the discomfort you experience. These types of feelings and incidents are NOT within what most would call, "normal " boundaries. Before I make further comment, I'd like to offer you this. It applies to ALL unsolicited or requested free advice. If you don't like it, bin it! You are permitted to do so. The points of view and opinions are free so there is no loss to you nor are you in trouble if you choose to chuck the advice over your shoulder. Losing time, small holes in your memory when you have been triggered,(and you are most definitely being triggered) is a cause for concern. A cause for DEEP concern. Generally, this indicates that your body is associating a past experience related to the subject that was bad enough for your mind to be unable to process what happened. This is also a very well known indicator of something not quite right. Unable to process the "event", sometimes a mind will build a box around the memories in self defence. So you don't feel the shock of whatever happened. This is a HEALTHY response to a traumatising experience. When your body reacts with anxiety or panic and you don't know why, it may be something called PTSD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This is a well known and understood defence mechanism and it helps to protect you, by causing unpleasant sensations of anxiety or panic at certain times or in particular situations or in reaction to people in your environment. This is the BODY doing this. The mind has buried what happened, which can be devastating or conversely, very small, even silly, but the body ,by way of a process similar to muscle memory, reacts to the stimulus it perceives as a threat to your safety. Hence, discomfort. Mild or enough to cause tears or even panic. At 61, 3 times married and a survivor myself, I recognise what you are describing ,though you may not. If you can, make an appointment with a trauma psychologist, or councillor if psychologist not available. Your personal circumstances may make this impossible, in which case , go somewhere private and where you feel safe. Maybe with a friend who can be in the room with you or just outside to prevent interruption. Call one of the many helplines that are available. The Samaritans, The Salvation Army,(they don't do only alcoholism you know. They're actually pretty damned amazing all round!) Google helpline numbers or search KZread. Blank memory after anxiety is a big assed gigantic bright RED flag that your brain is in trouble and something is trying to protect you by causing Dissociation. You can also find something called a "shielded website". Google that and you will be redirected. These pages can offer help from a quiet, reassuring chat to an evacuation if needed. There will be no trace at all of you having visited the page or called any numbers recommended. Total clean history. These sites are maintained by many retail outlets and other organisations for people like you and me. If you need to call them, it is free. Anytime anywhere for as long as you need. Long letter, I know. I apologise. I have ADHD and do tend to whittle on, but I didn't want to cause you any further anxiety by being too abrupt or blunt. Blank spots, lost time= dissociation. Which = trouble brewing if left to fester unaddressed. Whatever is causing your discomfort needs to be found, accepted and brought into the light so you can see it for what it is. A pest. There are no guarantees. But after 3 disastrous marriages,(my poor choices,which I didn't even know I was doing) I've experienced a lot of "Stuff". Now single ,at 61, healing after very helpful therapy and considerate friends,(had to go no contact with the family, but you'll read about that stuff soon I expect) I've healed enough to change my life. I've uprooted, sold just about everything a middleaged mother has accumulated in a 3 bedroom house ,and enrolled on an undergraduate course. Psychological Science. Take note, my young friend, I did not know any of the stuff that is common knowledge today. But you have the world at your fingertips. However you do it, get some counselling. Blank periods are not good, and it's important you pick up the phone as soon as possible. Doing things without being aware and having no recollection of later is deeply dangerous to you. You could end up doing anything, and never know what it is you have done. You may step in front of a truck, if driving, you may hit someone while you are in a trance. Please. Call for help. Here are a couple of KZread people who know about this stuff. Patrick Teahan Anna Runkle There are others but two is enough. I promise you this. There will be tears. Facing our fears is hard. But it is always worth it. The moment they say, what seems to be the problem, and you begin to answer, will remove a world weight from your shoulders and the feeling of a burning stone in the pit of your stomach will go. Check out the two people I've mentioned. Read the comments. And then make that phone call. I wish I was there to give you a proper Mum hug, but you'll have to settle for my deepest best wishes for you instead. Take care, put yourself first for a change. The only way is through. And it's a journey, and it works. Sleep deep and dream well I wish you great success. 🖖❤️

  • @keyoteamendelbar8742

    @keyoteamendelbar8742

    Ай бұрын

    @merin5230 Although my sister was sexually attractive, she used other ways to make my life miserable. If they look at her, then at me, they think I am the bad guy instead of listening to the facts. This really messes up my head. I had my mom talk to my boss of my weird situation so people wouldn't be offended when I enter my fight, flight, or freeze mode. She said that when that happens, they need to Crack a joke to make me snap out of it.

  • @woodlinecrafting
    @woodlinecraftingАй бұрын

    Could you do a video discussing post-coital dysphoria? 🥺

  • @rynhart4174
    @rynhart4174Ай бұрын

    I like this explanation. I was worried that this would be a video that erased ace as valid but I’m glad it wasn’t. And I feel even more confident there is STILL nothing wrong with me, I’m just a trans man whose ace.

  • @TheRadioDemonAlastor0
    @TheRadioDemonAlastor0Ай бұрын

    Me being aroace: yes I agree with Yes

  • @Eww_itsalessia
    @Eww_itsalessiaАй бұрын

    I think it’s weird that the only defining feature between the two is acceptance. I was undiagnosed autistic for years and through self discovery and an assessment I’ve come to accept that my brain is just different that others and I need to make accommodations to my life, because I accepted myself doesn’t make me any less autistic and trust me there was a long time that I didn’t accept myself. The same way autism isn’t a mental illness, but an anomaly that can occur in people. If sex aversion is caused by trauma then that person has ptsd, ppl who have issues with their body have body image issues, people who are just averted to sex just because it’s who they are is a separate thing from those issues and I think they are the same wether someoen accepts it about themselves or not

  • @duhsunnyday8590
    @duhsunnyday8590Ай бұрын

    Could be they were with a partner that didn't respect their body and was selfish. This will condition the person to hate it.

  • @thecasualloser9715
    @thecasualloser9715Ай бұрын

    Asexuality is a spectrum. I identify as an asexual because I never EVER want to have sex, and every time I see someone making out really makes me uncomfortable. I’m not too fond of being touched in any way, even if it’s a hug. But one thing I can say is that I DO still get horny, but I’d never want to actually have sex with someone else. The bottom line is that Asexualiy is a spectrum and as long as you’d NEVER want to have sex with someone else and lack the desire to have a sexual relationship with somebody else. Some may feel uncomfortable with anything regarding sex, even if it’s a joke. Others may watch adult videos and films, but never want to engage in any sexual behavior with someone else whatsoever.

  • @-EepyCat-
    @-EepyCat-Ай бұрын

    If a person fits the description of an asexual, then they have the option to choose to identify as asexual. It is not that complicated.

  • @vijaykumar-gr5pb
    @vijaykumar-gr5pbАй бұрын

    OMG! How do you guys always post such relative content at the perfect time.....like exactly what I am going through 😅

  • @Psych2go

    @Psych2go

    Ай бұрын

    We hope this video helps you!

  • @jjavier8881
    @jjavier8881Ай бұрын

    Omg i love your videos and voice❤❤

  • @stellastarfield1111
    @stellastarfield1111Ай бұрын

    I'm asexual and a lot of the feelings you describe I experience BECAUSE I'm expected to be "allosexual". It was an internalised belief I held for so long because I knew I was different and felt wrong for it. Finding asexual partners has helped with this dysphoria a lot because I have a point of reference. I can better understand my sexuality now. Without that context I would be misdiagnosed as "sexual dysfunction" based on this first item alone. When that wasn't it at all. Trying to fix it caused more suffering.

  • @rosannarichardson7951
    @rosannarichardson7951Ай бұрын

    I’m on the Ace spectrum. And can relate. I thought there’s something wrong with me that I’m not normal, that the other person thinks I’m slow. when and as the relationship advances I really beat myself up. That it’s something I’d be happy to do in life so I must pursue deep connection with someone through romance. But the reality of being with a man in a full blown relationship wasting my time and not minding hurting me, yea no. Super pass. So yes it created issues within myself instead of seeing it’s not for me and that’s okay. Once I’ve decentered men I’ve accepted my true feelings about it all. I love who I am and was always better without s3x involved. Single for years not even dates. Depression and anxiety also went away.

  • @Kiddo_X
    @Kiddo_XАй бұрын

    Damn...this was a thing way before words were formed.😮 I'm saying I couldn't find the words to describe it so I assumed asexual.

  • @mariahamblin9527
    @mariahamblin9527Ай бұрын

    So true. Mr, I am older. This is not a problem.

  • @axletheartist
    @axletheartistАй бұрын

    I’m under the ace umbrella. I personally don’t mind the idea of sex, in fact the rewards (hormonal wise) make it seem quite enjoyable, but if my mind ever crosses ME doing it with someone I immediately get grossed out. I don’t mind the topic, and make jokes about when it’s brought up, but it’s just the thought of it ACTUALLY happening that makes me uncomfortable.

  • @ggerald_
    @ggerald_Ай бұрын

    I have not felt romantic feelings to another person ever. why

  • @BLOOOOZ

    @BLOOOOZ

    Ай бұрын

    Because maybe you're aromantic (which is valid !) ? :)

  • @BingleBonglerofBeans
    @BingleBonglerofBeans29 күн бұрын

    Hand is good. Hand is all I need

  • @secondone3249
    @secondone3249Ай бұрын

    This pretty much sums up the differences between the two. (the ladder bothers you but the former doesn't). Ontop of it there's also HSDD which has some similarities to it, but the DSM-5 directly says that aces can't really be given diagnosis for it. *"Be real with yourselves are ya’ll “asexual” or just involuntarily celibate"* There's a very big difference between people who circumstantially haven't had sx (6 months to a year max of searching for a partner but with no success), and those who haven't because of preference. (And how do we know you aren't an incel yourself?) Would you have sex with someone you aren't sexually interested in? If no, then there you go. *"So many girls today think they're asexual that I've stopped believing it's even real."* Well there's also guys that are ace (even though it's much less). But problem is, we also have straight, cisgendered people mislabeling themselves as such and then to make false claims about it (I.G; You can want to have sx and still be ace, you can be ace via trauma, etc.) I also see this amongst homosexual people as well.

  • @chalima
    @chalimaАй бұрын

    Why not both? Lol As a kid I was always grossed out by sex, and I especially hated watching sex scenes with other people in the room. Nowadays it doesn't really gross me out anymore, I'm more just bothered because I want the story to continue instead of me having to watch a useless sex scene, lol. When I think about myself having Sex with someone else it still grosses me out though. But I'm still also definitely ace. Yea, sure, sometimes the societal pressure can be annoying but overall I don't really care that I don't feel sexually attracted to anyone. And usually my brain doesn't think about sexual stuff anyway.

  • @AngelDustCakes
    @AngelDustCakesАй бұрын

    oh shit 😢

  • @danielnemesio3388
    @danielnemesio3388Ай бұрын

    Is it strange that I treat the possibility of having sex as an impossibility in all capacities? Like, if I am never going to grow wings and fly away, why let it affect my life? Is a total non optional in every situation. Is something I genuinely can't conceive happening

  • @marjobergius5583
    @marjobergius5583Ай бұрын

    Dear dad - why? 😓 I'm a beautiful and loving woman, but very much exploited In my life. 🐑

  • @Panzerfaust_1939
    @Panzerfaust_1939Ай бұрын

    I'm always that dirty minded ace I'm not even interested in sex

  • @Learningisfun373
    @Learningisfun373Ай бұрын

    Thank you!🙏 ❤❤❤

  • @Psych2go

    @Psych2go

    Ай бұрын

    You are so welcome

  • @dusttoh8927
    @dusttoh8927Ай бұрын

    Why is the cold coffee smoking?

  • @miguelillusion

    @miguelillusion

    Ай бұрын

    it's probably just steam

  • @dusttoh8927

    @dusttoh8927

    Ай бұрын

    @@miguelillusion exactly, its shouldn't be steaming, its cold!

  • @miguelillusion

    @miguelillusion

    Ай бұрын

    @dusttoh8927 oh wait I thought you meant the hot coffee I read that wrong 💀

  • @HayashiToshi-sn5qw
    @HayashiToshi-sn5qwАй бұрын

    Asexual...

  • @thepennman__
    @thepennman__Ай бұрын

    i think there's a microlabel for people who want to be considered asexual and have sexual aversion disorder, but i'm not 100% sure

  • @Susanmugen
    @SusanmugenАй бұрын

    Sex repulsed trauma Ace's are 100% welcome in the Asexual community. You're full members of the LGBTQIA community. You don't have to feel like there's something "wrong" with being uncomfortable with it.

  • @GypsyQueenEnigma
    @GypsyQueenEnigmaАй бұрын

    I'm sorry I know this is serious but it's funny to me that the first letters create the word SAD

  • @Gltc6Pnt-no7mq
    @Gltc6Pnt-no7mqАй бұрын

    Is being an ace just the same as being straight but just not felling love ? I didn't know how to write the question as I imaginened 😅

  • @shaydabop

    @shaydabop

    Ай бұрын

    Not really because how could someone be straight if they're not attracted to anyone?

  • @Gltc6Pnt-no7mq

    @Gltc6Pnt-no7mq

    Ай бұрын

    @@shaydabop I don't know. I'm straight but I'm not into anyone really

  • @giulf3der957

    @giulf3der957

    Ай бұрын

    Uhhhhh... you can be Ace and Straight or Ace and Gay/Lesbian(for example), You Can feel love, you don't want to have the naughties with someone because it doesn't interest you. You can be in a relationship and not have sex with your partner (ofc it's something u gotta discuss with your partner first) It's like when someone offers to give you a donut (which you don't like), you say "no thanks, I'd rather have a brownie" (a different activity, like singing, for example) And it's not the same as "having a headache" to avoid it for some days because you don't feel like it, Asexuality is permanent, you can be in that state for years or forever, you don't want to be involved in it (Some Aces don't mind reading fanfics/watching movies, but not wanting to be involved yourself is something in common with the other types of aces) Also, you don't have to be a virgin to be considered Ace, some Aces still do it with their partners, they just don't feel it's a necessity or priority at all I hope I answered the question(?) Have a good day/night✨️

  • @user-ed3sd9uo6i
    @user-ed3sd9uo6iАй бұрын

    Or they might be on antidepressants that will do it

  • @zcretchaosangel
    @zcretchaosangelАй бұрын

    Is it the symbol for demi sexual?

  • @MyLadyLuna
    @MyLadyLunaАй бұрын

    Yall, humans having sex kinda grosses me out. Not that im averted to it, opposite really. Just that it's disgusting when you really think about it, think McDonalds burgers, watching how it's all made you feel grossed out-especially if before watching it, you've eaten a burger recently-some may like it regardless, some may say what the f- For me, i wouldnt eat burgers not because of how its made but because i just dont like fast food like that unless its pizza.

  • @wardonx887

    @wardonx887

    Ай бұрын

    Same, I have never eat at a brand restaurant. I only eat couple of fast foods rarerly (mostly meat). Also I hate drink soda. Mineral water is the best

  • @krispin_juice729
    @krispin_juice729Ай бұрын

    S.A.D

  • @davidanthonyburton2253
    @davidanthonyburton2253Ай бұрын

    Please can you tell Al my friends it is all about a big willy?!

  • @SeinIshamiado

    @SeinIshamiado

    Ай бұрын

    No.

  • @aiyanademaio8069
    @aiyanademaio8069Ай бұрын

    This is trash

  • @SeinIshamiado

    @SeinIshamiado

    Ай бұрын

    Cry about it

  • @whygodwhy2015
    @whygodwhy2015Ай бұрын

    Yap yap yap

  • @IcyPig_Edward

    @IcyPig_Edward

    Ай бұрын

    Are you like 8 years old?

  • @DailyPZap
    @DailyPZapАй бұрын

    Jordan animations having it but it’s OK