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Alcohol is often used by sexuals and romantics as a social lubricant to break through awkward communication barriers and facilitate "action", so it makes sense right off the bat that alcohol would be less popular among asexuals and aromantics than among people with different orientations. Nonetheless, I enjoy drinking and actually think drinking together is something worth sharing in any adult relationship, albeit responsibly and properly and all that.

 

So, here's a question for asexuals... do you like booze? 

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Well, I'm not sure about that. I drink wine and beer in moderation because I enjoy it and like to unwind with it. Some people drink it to excess to get drunk, which is alien to me because I think it's nice in small quantities whilst spending time with friends/family. Sure, many then go on to have sex because it lowers a person's inhibitions but I don't see alcohol as being linked to sexual people.

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I would imagine the reasons for drinking are the same regardless of sexual/asexual. It can help people in social situations regardless of whether it has anything to do with sex. It can also hinder these same things. Sex is a result of social interaction that may not happen otherwise. Just like getting into an argument or fight. 

 

Drinking also doesn't just boil around social aspects. People drink for all sorts of reasons. 

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everywhere and nowhere

Absolutely hate and never drink it.

First barrier to alcohol consumption: I just can't stand the taste of any alcoholic beverage. It ranges from "unpleasant" to "revolting" for me.

Second barrier: I feel quite much contempt for its effects. On the one hand, I have never actually been drunk, but on the other hand, I have seen and heard enough drunk people to say with quite much certainty that I just don't want to be in such state.

I haven't tried any alcohol for many years and I doubt if I ever will again. Even on New Year's Eve I drink non-alcoholic champagne for children (which tastes more like some very artificial lemonade that like champagne minus alcohol). On my mother's wedding the other guests drank champagne and I asked for water in a champagne glass instead.

I don't have a generalized anti-drug stance, but I don't think that psychoactive substances which only make you feel better are worth trying.

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Yeeeeah. I love it. I'm gonna get my drink on tonight. Usually only beer, but I like my wine and liquors too. Honestly anything that gets the job done is good enough for me.

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I’m a teetotaler, but not for reasons related to my orientation. Both my parents were alcoholics, and there would be just too high of a statistical risk that I would become one too. I’m much more a fan of staying up late and getting slap happy (which people often ask if I’m drunk because it induces similar psychological states haha)

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1 hour ago, The Unknown Warrior said:

Well, I'm not sure about that. I drink wine and beer in moderation because I enjoy it and like to unwind with it. Some people drink it to excess to get drunk, which is alien to me because I think it's nice in small quantities whilst spending time with friends/family. Sure, many then go on to have sex because it lowers a person's inhibitions but I don't see alcohol as being linked to sexual people.

When I went to college and partied with people, there was definitely a sense of drinking so that one could "talk to girls". That may also have been just me when I was still pretending to be straight :).

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9 minutes ago, Georgetown said:

When I went to college and partied with people, there was definitely a sense of drinking so that one could "talk to girls". That may also have been just me when I was still pretending to be straight :).

Oh yes, I realise sexual people use it for that reason. I just mean as someone that is asexual I drink alcohol for different reasons and I can't imagine asexuals are less likely to drink.

 

I never went to parties growing up. Didn't fit in etc. etc.

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No.  I actually don't even really like it when others around me drink alcohol unless I know they can be responsible about it, because I have several bad recollections from my childhood involving alcohol that I'm pretty sure left behind some degree of trauma.

 

Plus yeah, it usually just smells and tastes nasty.

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I’ll drink if I’m out with friends or colleagues. I’ll even take a glass or two with dinner from time to time. It can be a good (and tasty) socialising tool, no matter what the situation. 

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I drink socially, though it did take a while to find something that I like.

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Real Estate RICO

I used to, but I kicked that out of my life because I hated how I was using it as a coping mechanism, and I especially hated what kind of person it was turning me into.

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1 hour ago, Rainking said:

I’ll drink if I’m out with friends or colleagues. I’ll even take a glass or two with dinner from time to time. It can be a good (and tasty) socialising tool, no matter what the situation. 

Welcome to AVEN!

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Alejandrogynous

I don't think being asexual means we're any less in need of social lubricants, and I for one am plenty awkward even without sexual motivation being involved. So yeah, I like a drink or two when I'm out, just to relax and have a good time. It also makes dancing a lot more fun in my opinion.

 

Right now I'm kicked back with my third mug of spiced wine and I'm feeling pretty darn satisfied.

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I'm generally too anxious to drink enough to get drunk, and I hate the taste of alcohol. When I do drink, I'll mix like half a shot of flavored vodka with juice. The less it tastes like alcohol the better lol 

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J. van Deijck

yeah, I do. especially cider and wine.

I don't mind getting drunk tbh.

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I'm almost 29 and have never had more alcohol in my life than a couple sips of wine years ago. I dislike the taste, but the main reason is that I want to always have a sharp mind and full control over my actions/decisions. How would I find out my limit? What would I be like or what would I do if I became drunk? And I do think it's related to asexuality for me: if my inhibitions were lowered, would I be more sexual or would other people get away with being more sexual with me than I'd otherwise allow? It's simpler for me to not bother.

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I drink alcohol in moderation; wine and vodka cocktails mostly. I hate beer. Drinking has never made me more interested in sex and/or romance. 

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Hermit Advocate

I mainly drink when I'm at home. The only time I really drink outside of my home is when I am out with family. If I am having dinner with a friend I may have a glass of wine and that's it; but generally it's cheaper to buy myself a bottle than it is to buy a glass of wine at a restaurant so I rarely do that. 

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Janus the Fox

I stopped drinking casually and only have one glass of a select wine on the traditional Sunday dinner or celebration.  Since my early stage reversible Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis years ago as a result of heavier drink and obesity, including long term anti-psychotic medication, I’ve been gradually unable to enjoy any amount of alcohol as I once used to.  The pain and the lack of good feeling including quite a difficult morning after hangover, migraine, sickness or abdominal discomfort, it is not worth it anymore.

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Not a single drop. I do though once in a blue moon to remember why I don't do it. Is just not appealing enough and overvalued.

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