I want the endorphins and cuddles and blankets part of sex...

[closet particles]

But without the sex itself.

Like, I'm very attracted to the aesthetic part of sex in media and the pleasure (and sensation) and endorphin part of sexual stimulation in real life? But the moment I see a picture/read about actual sex happening ("sex" here defined as the part where genitals meet and fluid is exchanged and it is all very messy and gloopy)(yes, I have not experienced sex, why do you ask?) , my reaction ranges from "This is boring go away" to outright retching.

Any thoughts on this?

[Pengwyn]

Cuddling in bed sounds lovely. I'm a rather sensual person, and all this sounds great. I don't want sex either, but I would still like the physical intimacy that you could get from cuddling in bed with blankets.

[colorfulgirl]

If I were in a relationship, I would definitely desire a lot of physical intimacy, for me it is natural to cuddle with someone or kiss. But... that's it. I don't know if I'm sex repulsed but I think that I may be, even though I like physical contact.

[cmrae]

That's how I feel too.

[RaisedByHippies98]

Tons of asexuals feel this way. Me included 😜