Another 1% post for discussion ! ( Strange IMO )

[Samson]

BBC News - What is it like to be asexual?

Twenty-one-year-old Jenni Goodchild does not experience sexual attraction, but in an increasingly sexualised society what is it like to be asexual?


What is asexuality?

• Asexuals do not experience sexual attraction
• Some people describe realising they were asexual as "coming home", or finally understanding who they were
• It is not known whether asexuality is something a person experiences for their entire life or for a period of time
• For a lot of asexuals, sex and romance are decoupled. Some asexuals have very close friendships, while some have romantic but not sexual relationships
• For asexuals that do experience romantic attraction, some identify themselves as hetero or gay or lesbian asexuals

[jzgrlduff]

How is that possible? ODD!!! Wonder how long before Tim is screwing the neighbor.

This is true of Jenni who is heteroromantic, and although having no interest in sex, is still attracted to people, and is in a relationship with 22-year-old Tim. Tim, however, is not asexual.

"A lot of people actually ask if I am being selfish and keeping him in a relationship that he won't get anything he wants [from] and he should go and date somebody like him, but he seems quite happy, so I'd say I'd leave that up to him," says Jenni.

Tim is enjoying spending time with and getting to know Jenni by focusing on the romantic aspects of their relationship.

"The first time that Jenni mentioned in conversation that she was asexual, my initial thought was 'hmm that's kind of odd'," says Tim, "but then I did know enough not to make assumptions about what that meant.

"I have never been obsessed with sex. I've not been one to have to go out at night and have to have someone to have sex with, because that's what people do… so I'm not all that concerned about it".

[Samson]

ever the romantic Amy !

[javasmom]

I just saw an article on a woman that was born with 2 vaginas.

[Samson]

I just saw an article on a woman that was born with 2 vaginas.

I couldn't give tw..............................sits on fingers!

[jzgrlduff]

I just saw an article on a woman that was born with 2 vaginas.

[MidwestGirl]

I just saw an article on a woman that was born with 2 vaginas.

I think she is very brave to discuss this with the world.

As for asexual I don't have a clue.

[jzgrlduff]

Sorry I laughed, was that inappropriate? LOL I couldn't help it, it took me by surprise!

[Dexter Dogg]

so I'm not all that concerned about it".

Tim is aliar.

[Golfgirlrobin]

I think maybe I just turned into my grandmother, cause my first reaction was "Oh, but she's such a cute girl" as if cuteness has anything to do with it.

Although asexuals do sometimes experience discrimination in society, Carrigan says it is different from the "outright phobia" that lesbian and gay people are sometimes subject to.
"It's more about marginalisation because people genuinely don't understand asexuality," says Mark.

Why would you even tell anybody this? Of all the things that aren't anybody else's business, this has to be at the very top of the list. But then again, I've never been the type of woman who sits around with a group of girlfriends and talks about who we're having sex with. I guess it might come up in conversation if you're a Sex in the City type group of friends, but it certainly isn't something that should have any effect on your everyday public life.