Poll: If you had a choice, would you be asexual?

[Shock and Awe]

Nah, sexuality makes life more interesting.

 

[MR.Spartacus]

Already am.

... Unless you mean, like, biologically. In which case, no. I am okay with our current method of crude genital bumping.
I just, you know, don't want to partake.
At all.
Ever.

Basically this. Except I like the idea of being able to split in two. I could join the circus. Plus I don't like kids. I find the idea of having them repugnant. That plus sex offers me nothing. I can get cheap thrills elsewhere.

 

[zehydra]

No, although probably for the same reason that one who gets high off of crack probably will never get off it without help.

 

[someotherguy]

People who consider themselves "asexual" or lean towards that as some kind of ideal are rather delusional. My guess is many of them are just throwing their hands up and walking away from something that they have a hard time comprehending the value of. I guess it's easy to get confused in a culture where you have people totally selling sex as some kind of "end all be all" of life and others who try to act like it is an "abominable sin" when performed out of wedlock.

Really though, I think they just haven't experienced or understood sex in a context that brings them pleasure. I've seen plenty of people who have claimed "asexuality" eventually topple head over heels into totally kinky sex and fetishy things like bondage after a long period of adamantly denying that sex is for them.

Sex is just a normal biological part of life. It helps to relieve stress to have pleasure in some kind of sexual form. Reproduction may be a product of sex, but it's not the sole reason why we do it. Humans (along with a variety of other species) enjoy their sexuality as a way to elicit pleasure and relieve stress.

It's doubtful I'd ever have children (seeing that most of my girlfriends that I've had have also been not very enthusiastic about that kind of thing). Then again, I'd never give up sex or my sexuality. Thank science for modern prophylactics and birth control pills!

Good post, there seems to be a bizarre number of people on here claiming to be asexual, and they all seem to be focussing purely on the negative aspects of sex and relationships in general.

I'd be interested to know if any of these supposedly asexual people have had any genuine opportunities to be with someone and turned it down, or if they've really just never had the chance.

Agreed. I can also bet on how many people know them refer to them as the heartless intellectual type. I can guarantee you that ven diagram of people who are asexual and defined as a heartless intellectual would be a circle.

 

[Canadamus Prime]

Although that would make my life a much easier, I'd have to say no.

 

[Snarky Username]

I kind of did. Most of my friends are girls, and I have forced myself to not feel that way towards people so things don't get awkward. I basically neutered myself with my mind...

[sub][sub][sub]Oh my god I'm so lonely[/sub][/sub][/sub]

 

[demoman_chaos]

I have similar issues to the OP, but no. I do have issues talking to beautiful women (mostly it is the fact I plan too much, and can't decide what to say), hate kids, and am not overly interested in sex. I also like things my way and enjoy my alone time.
But I would enjoy having a woman around to keep me from being lonely.

 

[TheLaofKazi]

No, but it really depends on what you mean by being asexual. I think completely removing all forms of sex from the human mind would kind of take away a big piece of what makes them human. Sex is such an integral part of us, so much of human expression is driven by sex. If I had absolutely no sexuality, I would not be able to relate to all the expression and art that is influenced by sex. And no, I don't mean porn, I mean pretty much everything.

 

[Skorpyo]

I am asexual.

It has prevented me much pain, though some nights I stay up wondering what I'll miss... And then I realize that every cent in my bank account is mine and I have no constraints or obligations, and it is all better.

Asexuality is far more than just being selfish though. I really am not physically attracted to anything.

Asexuals aren't all 'aromantic' as well. It's usually just a lack of physical/sexual attraction, they're usually still capable of feeling emotional attraction and falling in love.

I'm not even capable of mental attraction. I just gave up on the idea when I realized I would be wasting my time either way.

 

[AMMO Kid]

No. Even though I have never had a girlfriend, I really do think girls are beautiful, and I don't watch porn so it's not like that. Girls were made to be beautiful to us guys, so I wouldn't change that for a split-second.

 

[Mcupobob]

Noooooo, I rather have my penis work, and nothing is more fun then looking at the ladies. It just gives me a smile. Also I rather become gay then turn asexual, having a relationship is something special, just knowing that person cares for you and such is always an awsome feeling. Not to mention when the like to get close! And its not about the sex either, its about being close to someone who makes your day.

No, because I'm not insane.

I kid though... but I can't imagine a lot of people saying yes. I'm assuming you're a teenager, probably one of those 'dark and mysterious' types that aren't nearly as dark or mysterious as they like to think. My sincere apologies if I'm wrong.

Also to anyone like this, just go out and be more charming. Lifes to short to loath and distance yourself from people. It only causes misery.

 

[Hollock]

Well, If you asked me 6 months ago what my sexuality was I'd probably say that I was asexual. I just wasn't interested in developing intimate realationships with anyone. Upon meeting a certain someone my sexuality just kind of sparked on. It's been difficult, and I haven't gotten with the person, but it feels pretty good to feel, I prefer it this way.

 

[TastySurvivor]

Nope. First off, I love kids, and can't wait to have a dozen or two of my own.

Secondly, I love boobies.

Thirdly, I don't really want to die alone.

Fourthly, I really love boobies.

Don't judge me.

You forgot the boobies dude. You cant forget the boobies. Ooo boobies! *wanders off*