Poll: Who here prefers Video Games to Sex?
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Eh, I think that games and sex are too different to compare. It's like comparing reading a fantastic book with going on a freaking awesome roller coaster.
No, I do not last as long as the length of a roller coaster.
But seriously, as far as dopamine goes, sex wins in everything except "playing with friends in a social setting." As far as playing by myself goes compared to sexy time? Sex wins every time. Even bringing friends into account (NO NOT LIKE THAT), I'd prefer a nice, romantic night of humping than a few hours playing a video game, even a great one, if forced to choose between the two.
No, I do not last as long as the length of a roller coaster.
But seriously, as far as dopamine goes, sex wins in everything except "playing with friends in a social setting." As far as playing by myself goes compared to sexy time? Sex wins every time. Even bringing friends into account (NO NOT LIKE THAT), I'd prefer a nice, romantic night of humping than a few hours playing a video game, even a great one, if forced to choose between the two.
disgruntledgamer said:
Try wiggling in front of the screen next time. I'm sure they'll get the hint! ...If not, just jump his bones!!! ;O)lisadagz said:
"New, for Kinect/PS Move(TM)".....(!!!) [sub]Oh. so. many. unwanted images in my head right now....[/sub]Towels said:
Choosing gaming over sex? No. Just no.
I'm amazing in at least one of the two.
I might consider choosing sex if I could ever hold a relationship long enough to get past the awkward stage (everybody goes through that, right? Right? ...no? Just me then), but as it is, I can't imagine anything more stressful. To me it feels like doing an exam which you haven't prepared for but can't afford to fail, all the while being naked and sweating. The results so far have been passable at best. I'm not going to pick games just yet either though, because I'm an optimist. So I vote Squirtle.
I might consider choosing sex if I could ever hold a relationship long enough to get past the awkward stage (everybody goes through that, right? Right? ...no? Just me then), but as it is, I can't imagine anything more stressful. To me it feels like doing an exam which you haven't prepared for but can't afford to fail, all the while being naked and sweating. The results so far have been passable at best. I'm not going to pick games just yet either though, because I'm an optimist. So I vote Squirtle.
Strange you'd say that. Every time I have sex blends into every other. It's all fairly.. similar. As nice as the feeling can be (I'm the wrong one to ask perhaps, because I don't actually enjoy sex more than solo efforts) sexual acts simply can't come close to the variety of things you can enjoy through gaming.Zhukov said:
You can immerse yourself in a believable world, realistic or fantastic. You can exert your superiority in tactics or twitch combat or a combination of the two against human or computer opponents. You can overcome immense challenges or just enjoy yourself in a variety of ways. You can interact with other players or just engage yourself in a meaningful and fulfilling story.
never has sex left me feeling like a changed person. Sex couldn't change me the way games like Chrono Trigger, Shadow of the Colossus, Spec Ops: The Line and others have touched some... it's a simple quick fix, an enjoyable but ultimately meaningless and short-term bit of enjoyment, not something that can be as deep and meaningful as video games.
I thought that said "bleeds" at first to which was going to say holy shit you should get that checked outBitcoon said:
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never has sex left me feeling like a changed person. Sex couldn't change me the way games like Chrono Trigger, Shadow of the Colossus, Spec Ops: The Line and others have touched some... it's a simple quick fix, an enjoyable but ultimately meaningless and short-term bit of enjoyment, not something that can be as deep and meaningful as video games.[/quote]
mabye you just havn't found the "right" person (you know the lovey dovey "deeP" relationship type thing) also I don't see how solo efforts can be as good as the real thing
I haven't had sex in about four years (Skin-flute hero doesn't count), and I have put a moratorium on video games for right now (I just have no drive to do either, really).
Can't I just read a book? I'm not really feeling it towards either, to be honest.
Can't I just read a book? I'm not really feeling it towards either, to be honest.
Really depends on the time of year. Some times, I feel like I'd rather play games and my partner be sadpanda, even though it's a crime to do so. Other times though, my Web-history gets clogged with things my Mother could never imagine, even if I do have a willing partner. (It's for when that person isn't around, of course.)
As for the hours and hours on a binge like you can with games, It's doable on the other side of the fence, but you need to be with someone you trust... A lot. Plenty can go wrong.
As for the hours and hours on a binge like you can with games, It's doable on the other side of the fence, but you need to be with someone you trust... A lot. Plenty can go wrong.
Considering sex causes me physical pain and gaming doesn't, this choice would be pretty easy for me.
Not saying I'd enjoy making the choice, though, since I do like feeling close to my SO.
Not saying I'd enjoy making the choice, though, since I do like feeling close to my SO.
While being able to do both would be awesome, and at the same time would be even better, I would have to choose games over sex. It's mostly because my sex life has been rather bland, and really sex seems more like an obligation rather than a treat to me. It's like...If you had to play games as a job, eventually you'd get sick of it, and you'd just go through the motions, that's what sex is for me, it'd be my obligation to my partner to have sex with them to 'bond' with them, rather than to actually do it for the sake of fun.
I'm a virgin, but from what I know of sex (those frequent lessons passed on to me from my right hand), I'll stick with video games. :/
I don't know if you're going to get meaningful data with just the two options presented.
For example:
If given a choice at any random time whether I would prefer to play a video game or have sex (we're assuming with someone we're in that kind of relationship with, like my husband; not just any weirdo...MY weirdo) I would rather have sex.
But given that I can't always do that, video games can certainly fill the...oh jeez, I think I just set up a few hundred innuendos about what can fill what, gaps, voids, etc., ugh...leisure time between. And to his credit, he has never passed up sex (with me, at least) for video games.
For example:
If given a choice at any random time whether I would prefer to play a video game or have sex (we're assuming with someone we're in that kind of relationship with, like my husband; not just any weirdo...MY weirdo) I would rather have sex.
But given that I can't always do that, video games can certainly fill the...oh jeez, I think I just set up a few hundred innuendos about what can fill what, gaps, voids, etc., ugh...leisure time between. And to his credit, he has never passed up sex (with me, at least) for video games.
Depends who you're with. If they're no good, sex can be on par. But when they're good, I mean, dang.
