Stargirl97 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 So a lot of people talk about masturbating and stuff but I literally have no feelings down there or in my head. I have like, ZERO sexual feelings of any kind but my body parts do work so I know it's not a physical problem. Like I haven't gained any feelings and feel the same as when I was a kid. There's just nothing. O_o Is that common for aces? Doesn't seem like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coolkid1227 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I feel the same way, so maybe that's normal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knight of Cydonia Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 That's also the case for me. I have no idea if it's common (among asexuals) or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nanogretchen4 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 In the intersectionality forum there's a thread for nonlibidoist asexuals, although no one has posted in it since February. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loomborn Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I don't think it's common, but at least you'll discover you're not alone :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stargirl97 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 Thanks for the replies! Do you think there's a name for not feeling anything sexual? I thought that was asexuality but then I realized that's only for attraction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loomborn Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Thanks for the replies! Do you think there's a name for not feeling anything sexual? I thought that was asexuality but then I realized that's only for attraction. They call it nonlibidoism, but most non-libidoists don't identify with it as a label because they tend to unconsciously think it's included in the PackAce, even when they know asexuality and libido are different things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timidcat Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm really not sure what arousal feels like. There were a few times where I think I felt it slightly. It felt like a pulse down there but I think it should've been more intense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jammer68 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I said to my sexual friend that I think sexuals can be narrowly defined but there is quite the range in variation of asexuals. I don't get aroused by sex but I like looking at aesthetically pleasing stuff (which includes some people :-)). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stargirl97 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 I know what you mean, timidcat. I realized that that's just my body functioning correctly but when others said they feel it mentally too I realized that arousal is more than just your body doing its job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gymgirl Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Should "absence of sexual desire" and "absence of sexual arousal" be distinguished? Not having a libido would mean absence of desire, but you might still get aroused. Completely theoretical - I have never experienced either of them even before I got rid of some essential body parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stargirl97 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Yeah, I think they should be distinguished. Many asexuals still experience arousal, just no desire. I don't feel either. I think there should be another term beyond nonlibidoism since libido is connected to desire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NerotheReaper Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 That is the case for me, and I don't really mind it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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