Sexual Preferences

[SuperSuperSuperGuy]

Personally, I am a heterosexual male, though I do lean quite a bit toward asexual, though that may be the result of my emotions. To elaborate, sex is something that I am drawn toward as a human. However, as an individual, I have no desire for sex. I do feel sexual attraction toward women, but frankly I don't think men are attractive at all, myself included. This is how I have determined that I am fundamentally heterosexual, but if I could choose so I'd get rid of my sexual desire entirely and become asexual.

But whatever. I'm still attracted to women more with or without factoring in emotions.

 

[Mischa87]

Still Bisexual. Gender just doesn't factor into my attraction, physical or otherwise.

Pst, that makes you pansexual, if you walk over here, you can collect your pansexual stationary and tote bag.

 

[fleurdust]

Without any emotions, love, etc. what really defines someone as a Lesbian instead of Bisexual, or a heterosexual from someone who's gay when talking strictly sex? In its most basic definition, does the sexual preference of a gay man imply that he doesn't like vaginal intercourse, or that a heterosexual female strictly only likes said intercourse an no other forms?

You're wondering if the physical stimuli of the penis during vaginal intercourse would be pleasurable for a gay man? Yes, yes it would, assuming he managed to get a hard-on, which means he's either taken/been given viagra or doesn't know he's with a woman. If he knew he was with a woman though he'd probably feel disgusted with himself afterwards, much like a heterosexual man would after intercourse with another man; and I believe this is where emotions and such come into play.

And yet there are gay men who've had children, while presumably knowing their partner was a woman .. ;p

I don't think it's always as simple as that, y'know? In a funny sort of way, you could compare it to having a preference for different body types or hair colours or ... whatever. Something might particularly sexually arouse you, but it doesn't mean nothing else ever will. I'm sure there are gay men and women who have had sex and enjoyed it with someone of the opposite gender, but still identify as gay, which I think is more the point the OP was looking at.

 

[BabyRaptor]

Still Bisexual. Gender just doesn't factor into my attraction, physical or otherwise.

Pst, that makes you pansexual, if you walk over here, you can collect your pansexual stationary and tote bag.

I...did not know that. *puts stationary in tote bag and walks off, thinking*

 

[Bara_no_Hime]

Without bringing in a single word about love, emotion, etc. What do you feel your sexual orientation is, based ONLY on what you like in terms of sex?

Bisexual.

Which is also what it is when bringing in emotions and love, etc.

I can enjoy sex with pretty much anyone - attractive or not - so long as they have at least some skill (or will listen to instructions).

I can't love anyone, but who I can or can't love (or will or won't love) has nothing to do with what bits the happen to have. For me, it has to do with personalities.

 

[game-lover]

I currently know that I'm just a heterosexual female. I like men. I like the thought of having all kinds of hotter than hot sex.

However, I can also tell you that I'm what they call bi curious. I'd like to know what it's like to be with a woman.

Do I currently have an attraction to women? No, not really. But would I mind giving it a try? Not at all.

 

[ShadowsofHope]

Heterosexual 19 year old male. If you've got supple breasts, wide hips and a cute ass.. we're getting down to business, if you consent.

Although I do have the occasional man-crush as well. At least, in terms of acknowledging attractive features upon a fellow man. I would be very hard pressed to ever stick the little guy into the hatch, however..

 

[Durgiun]

Yeah, pretty much that.

Words to live by, man. Words to live by.

 

[estoria-etnia]

Er, I'm not sexually attracted to people...

 

[ReinWeisserRitter]

I'm attracted to femininity, prettiness, and cuteness. I'm also a ridiculously huge flirt, so I appreciate someone that responds to such things.

If you satisfy the above criteria in some manner or another, we can probably work something out. I likely wouldn't be picky about your software - or your hardware.

 

[Darh Abdomino]

Straight male. Well, allegedly. I loathe drama with passion, and a relationship (straight or gay) isn't just a drama minefield, it's going to the mine factory breaking open every case and then skipping your way through the highest cluster, for the sake of dopamine. I'm good.

TL;DR: I'm Sheldon from Big Bang.

 

[AquaAscension]

I'm kind of confused about the purpose of this topic. It's like the OP is trying to separate sex/sexuality from emotion. This is almost like asking, "Can you be friends with benefits... with ANYONE?" I don't know if the two can be separated.

Additionally, there have been a few people responding, "I'm attracted to [non-physical features (personality, etc)]." I believe it. But then they're going around the premise of the post entirely. If not attracted to the physical traits of someone, then you must be attracted to something, right? Right?

Otherwise you're just having sex to have sex. In which case, there's something beyond attraction happening there. A need, or perceived need, perhaps? No attraction to the other person? Sex just for the purpose of sex doesn't need attraction. You don't have to be attracted to your right (or left) hand to masturbate, after all.

I'm sexually attracted to women; I'm emotionally attracted to kindness; I'm mentally attracted by intelligence and humor (and puns make my blood flow quite nicely); I'm physically attracted to athletic types - all of the above "categories" go into a qualitative checklist for finding a girlfriend, but other relationships the categories simply don't apply. Friends need not be women nor athletic, but they must have some intelligence and kindness.

Anyhow, back on topic: I think stripping this question down can be an explanatory tool to use to help someone define a basic level of what they want in a sexual partner (or what they don't want), but some people might be tempted to equate sexual/physical characteristics with emotional ones. This can be problematic. I guess I'm just confused as to the purpose of this topic still. Oh well. Hopefully the random thoughts spewed on this page will mean something to someone and the cosmos will go on as intended (or I'll have shifted it enough to make a difference).

 

[Alexander Aulin]

Without any emotions, love, etc. what really defines someone as a Lesbian instead of Bisexual, or a heterosexual from someone who's gay when talking strictly sex? In its most basic definition, does the sexual preference of a gay man imply that he doesn't like vaginal intercourse, or that a heterosexual female strictly only likes said intercourse an no other forms?

You're wondering if the physical stimuli of the penis during vaginal intercourse would be pleasurable for a gay man? Yes, yes it would, assuming he managed to get a hard-on, which means he's either taken/been given viagra or doesn't know he's with a woman. If he knew he was with a woman though he'd probably feel disgusted with himself afterwards, much like a heterosexual man would after intercourse with another man; and I believe this is where emotions and such come into play.

And yet there are gay men who've had children, while presumably knowing their partner was a woman .. ;p

I don't think it's always as simple as that, y'know? In a funny sort of way, you could compare it to having a preference for different body types or hair colours or ... whatever. Something might particularly sexually arouse you, but it doesn't mean nothing else ever will. I'm sure there are gay men and women who have had sex and enjoyed it with someone of the opposite gender, but still identify as gay, which I think is more the point the OP was looking at.

That's a fair point, I actually hadn't thought about that.

 

[lacktheknack]

If someone tries to report Switchblade I vill eat said reporter's soul.


That being said I feel like the whole point of this thread has been kinda overlooked... Ahh well!

You have no idea how full of WAT I am right now.

OT:... Sorry, no can do. I'm into girls only, I guess, but I'm pretty demisexual, so for purposes of this thread I'm asexual.

Meh, I'm a nineteen-year-old virgin. If the shoe fits...

 

[Crystalite]

Er, I'm not sexually attracted to people...

Uhm, I don´t want to be nosy or anything, but that sounds like you are sexually attracted to something else?
Or Asexual? ;-)
I´m just really curious about such things.

I myself am bi, I suppose. I fell in love with men and women, but in very different (sexual and emotional) ways.
But come to think of it, I have never loved two people of the same gender in the same way.

Love is awesome.

 

[Akimoto]

I'm straight, although I used to think I was homosexual. =)

I have always thought that dating/being good friends with a hermaphrodite should be interesting. Does that make me straight or bi? >o<

 

[iFail69]

I'm straight, simple as. I don't think I could ever be bi, or swing the other way, I just don't find my own gender attractive.

 

[Captain Chemosh]

Male, 19 years of age, and happily bisexual