Busrider Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Sorry for asking here, but the term keeps popping up in conversations I'm having somewhere else and I have no practical idea what I should connect with it. - What does it mean? Just some guy unlikely to scratch the borderline of domestic rape? Or are knowing 2/3rds of Kamasutra and a bedroom decorated according to Feng-Shui essential? - What else? How does a male grey asexual blend into the term in sexual eyes? - (assuming that one tries to deliver some kind of sex fulfilling the needs of the other while willing to compromise, to get the chore done) Thanks for your help. Link to post Share on other sites
chatha Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 ??? According to my dictionary, sensual has to do with "the body and the senses as opposed to the intellect" and "connected or preoccupied with sexual pleasures" But English is a very fluid language. That word could develop a new application. I would think those asexuals who like cuddling and stuff could be considered 'sensual.' Maybe? I have no idea. That term had not even crossed my mind until I saw your post. (btw, what is kamasutra? and I like feng shui, I wish my place was done with that in mind.) Link to post Share on other sites
Ellers Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Sensuous isn't just about sex. It's about enjoying pleasures through your senses. It is often associated with sex, but it just as often associated with music, smells, taste... I agree with the above poster. I think for asexuals who like cuddling or other kinds of contact, that for them it would be considered sensuous. (btw, what is kamasutra? and I like feng shui, I wish my place was done with that in mind.) Kamasutra is a lot different than feng shui ;-). The original kamasutra is an Indian(I think) text that deals with sex and spirituality and how they intertwine. Now there are lot of kamasutras out there that are mostly pictures of different sexual positions with amusing names. Typically they aren't dirty or porn though, they are more of something for a couple to look through and explore together. Link to post Share on other sites
BrainDamage Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Very interesting topic. To me, more so because it's been just couple of days that I've been thinking about this. Out of nowhere really. ;) It just occurred to me that the fact that I'm asexual, doesn't mean that I'm not sensual. I, too, looked at the Webster dictionary to see if I'm missing anything or not. :) I think perhaps 'sensual' is a subset of 'sexual'. What do you think? It does relate to senses (all that was more or less covered above) but it doesn't necessarily extend to THAT! If u see what I mean. Link to post Share on other sites
Hayley Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I'm a pretty sensual person actually, despite being asexual. Sex and sensuality are totally unrelated in my eyes. I love to feel things with my senses, it's one of the greatest joys in my life. I have never derived sexual pleasure of any sort from this, though, nor has it inspired me to indulge in sexual activity. Link to post Share on other sites
BrainDamage Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I second that, Haley! ;) I'm pretty sensual, too. But certainly not sexual. I'm just not sure if 'sensuality' & 'sexuality' are totally unrelated, as you put it. Because sex also involves senses. Personally, I cannot care less about that. B) Link to post Share on other sites
Hallucigenia Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Sensuality is enjoyment and pursuit of the pleasures that are brought to you by your senses. Savoring a cupful of ice cream is sensual. So is closing your eyes and blissing out to beautiful music. So is wrapping yourself in a soft, comfortable fabric. So is sex, if you get pleasure from the sensations of sex. If you don't get pleasure from that, then sex is not sensual for you. Ta da! It is very simple. A sensual asexual would presumably be an asexual person who pursues sensual pleasure through other avenues besides sex. A sensual asexual might want to share sensual pleasure with a partner - for example, by cuddling, stroking, or sharing good food. If they are the sort of asexual who can get pleasure from sex despite their lack of attraction, then they might do that too. Or they might not. Some sexual people assume that all sensuality is sexual, because they are silly. But, to a certain kind of sexual person, sensual pleasure of nonsexual varieties can make you feel good and be more receptive to sex, or can feel good in combination with sex. And some sexual people are turned on sexually by kinds of sensual pleasure that would seem nonsexual at first glance. So it's not quite as far off as it sounds. Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Sensuality is enjoyment and pursuit of the pleasures that are brought to you by your senses.Savoring a cupful of ice cream is sensual. So is closing your eyes and blissing out to beautiful music. So is wrapping yourself in a soft, comfortable fabric. So is sex, if you get pleasure from the sensations of sex. If you don't get pleasure from that, then sex is not sensual for you. Ta da! It is very simple. A sensual asexual would presumably be an asexual person who pursues sensual pleasure through other avenues besides sex. A sensual asexual might want to share sensual pleasure with a partner - for example, by cuddling, stroking, or sharing good food. If they are the sort of asexual who can get pleasure from sex despite their lack of attraction, then they might do that too. Or they might not. Some sexual people assume that all sensuality is sexual, because they are silly. But, to a certain kind of sexual person, sensual pleasure of nonsexual varieties can make you feel good and be more receptive to sex, or can feel good in combination with sex. And some sexual people are turned on sexually by kinds of sensual pleasure that would seem nonsexual at first glance. So it's not quite as far off as it sounds. Very yes! I like that post a lot. Thanks, Hallu. Link to post Share on other sites
BrainDamage Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Second that! Hurrraay to Hallucigenia.! Well said! Link to post Share on other sites
spinneret Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Well said indeed, Hallu. And that is me--I get a lot out of good sensory stimulation, and I can enjoy sexual intimacy because, among other things, it can be so sensual. But Busrider, I've never seen it used as a noun. Link to post Share on other sites
Seien Hananosei Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Sensuality is enjoyment and pursuit of the pleasures that are brought to you by your senses.Savoring a cupful of ice cream is sensual. So is closing your eyes and blissing out to beautiful music. So is wrapping yourself in a soft, comfortable fabric. So is sex, if you get pleasure from the sensations of sex. If you don't get pleasure from that, then sex is not sensual for you. Ta da! It is very simple. A sensual asexual would presumably be an asexual person who pursues sensual pleasure through other avenues besides sex. A sensual asexual might want to share sensual pleasure with a partner - for example, by cuddling, stroking, or sharing good food. If they are the sort of asexual who can get pleasure from sex despite their lack of attraction, then they might do that too. Or they might not. Some sexual people assume that all sensuality is sexual, because they are silly. But, to a certain kind of sexual person, sensual pleasure of nonsexual varieties can make you feel good and be more receptive to sex, or can feel good in combination with sex. And some sexual people are turned on sexually by kinds of sensual pleasure that would seem nonsexual at first glance. So it's not quite as far off as it sounds. Aha! I can add that to my list of asexy terms now. ^_^ Link to post Share on other sites
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