No Fate Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Me: "I'm asexual. I'm not sexually attracted to anyone." Heterosexual friend who sleeps with his girlfriend on a nightly basis: "I used to be like that. This gay guy would come to my place of work and buy stuff every week just so he could flirt with me, no matter how many times I told him no." #AsexualProblems W-what? Am I having an ace moment, or does his response not make any sense at all?? I'm sexual, and I have no idea what the hell he was saying. Maybe the concept of "asexual" is so foreign to him that his brain just substituted it with something different when he heard it. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peanut-butter-cloud Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I guess he was saying that he wasn't sexually attracted to the guy and so he thinks that means he was asexual? I don't know, that's my best guess. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeriousCyclist Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have a friend who is very much a regular (and active) heterosexual. When I told him I was asexual, he thought he was asexual simply because he rejected the advances of a gay man. He didn't reject the advances because he was asexual, he rejected them because he's heterosexual. He simply thought that turning people down was asexual. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xandra Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 My friends wanted to watch Don Jon this weekend, which we did. It was one of the most uncomfortable 90 minutes in my life. Well, no, there were times when I actually enjoyed the movie, but I would have really liked to not watch a movie revolving around porn and masturbation. When we were talking about the movie and how we felt about it I said that I was very uncomfortable at the beginning where most of the porn/masturbation happened and my friend, knowing full well about my lack of interest in that area, just sort of looked at me with her eyes all huge and says "Why would that bother you? It didn't bother me at all". I wasn't going to explain to her again about being Ace so I just sort of let it die. She honestly doesn't understand why I cannot wrap my head around Joseph Gordon Levitt jerking off being hot. I can most definitely appreciate how he looks with his clothes on, mind you, as I find him aesthetically pleasing, but GEEZ! I feel like I'm the only person who like people better with their clothes on and not doing things best not seen on the big screen. 31 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peanut-butter-cloud Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 ^That reminds me of when my friends dragged me along to go see Magic Mike. I mean, I appreciated it as far as I can recognize when people are attractive, but it wasn't sexy or erotic to me in the slightest. 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post ALongWayAway Posted October 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2013 "Mum, I'm asexual." "That's fine by me, dear, but I think you're too young to know." "But what would you have done if I'd said 'I'm gay'?" "Oh, people just KNOW they're gay." #AsexualProblems 79 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-/- Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (a classic) "oh it's just a phase you'll meet the right person!" #asexualproblems best one ever! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurbs Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Coming out to parents... Dad: "Well, I was asexual for years while in the military" Me: ......... #asexualproblems 18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zash Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 ^That reminds me of when my friends dragged me along to go see Magic Mike. I mean, I appreciated it as far as I can recognize when people are attractive, but it wasn't sexy or erotic to me in the slightest. I got convinced to go to a burlesque show when my friends and I went to Vegas (was the only 'adult' thing we went to while we were there). I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised, their was a lot more artistic merit to burlesque than the run of the mill strip club. When my friends asked me what I thought, I mentioned I liked a couple of the acts; one making interesting use of light and shadow, another was a ribbon dancer. They didn't like the light and shadow one as much because "You couldn't see the girl that well." The ribbon dancing one was 'OK, but others were much better.' I just told them, "Well, what did you expect me to say?" Though, to be honest, I couldn't really tell you what any of the girls actually looked like. Nor could I add in any meaningful way to the question of who was the hottest of the bunch. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aerial Ace Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Me: So I was talking to *insert any male name here* today and- Mom: *automatically gets that 'aw you have a crush, that's so cute!' look* Me: *Grumpy cat face* No. #asexualproblems 42 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kagon Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 As much as this thread has me thoroughly tempted to google "tossed salad" to figure out what all the fuss is about, I know I must abstain. Knowing that certain sexual content has the potential to make me literally physically ill and all, and\or spend the night curled up in a ball in the corner. #repulsedasexualproblems 22 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I Shot the Serif Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 As much as this thread has me thoroughly tempted to google "tossed salad" to figure out what all the fuss is about, I know I must abstain. Knowing that certain sexual content has the potential to make me literally physically ill and all, and\or spend the night curled up in a ball in the corner. #repulsedasexualproblems Yeah, really don't do that. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BooRadley Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 When I text my husband and let him know I have a headache and ask if he remembers where the Advil is. His reply "you know what will take care of that headache right?" My reply: "didn't I just ask you where the Advil was?" His reply: "damn I wish you were sexual so you would get my jokes" My reply: " I have a headache and you aren't funny even when my head doesn't hurt" 39 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvaGrey Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 When I text my husband and let him know I have a headache and ask if he remembers where the Advil is. His reply "you know what will take care of that headache right?" My reply: "didn't I just ask you where the Advil was?" His reply: "damn I wish you were sexual so you would get my jokes" My reply: " I have a headache and you aren't funny even when my head doesn't hurt" ^this exactly! I get that with my husband a lot. He knows about my sexuality, yet he still tries these kind of jokes. We end up arguing quite regularly, because he thinks he's being funny and that he's allowed to make jokes to "ease the pain" (that is how he feels about my sexuality). Oh shit, I hadn't realised what a douche he can at times be 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
st.veronika Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Being left out of the conversation because everywhere they are talking about sex, boyfriends and girlfriends, and you are just bored, disgusted and repulsed. 39 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kagon Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 A conversation I was reminded of this evening: Them: You'll want kids. Just wait until your biological clock starts ticking! Me: I'm 31. If it was *going* to start ticking, I think I would have noticed something by now. #asexualproblems 33 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seneca Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 ^That reminds me of when my friends dragged me along to go see Magic Mike. I mean, I appreciated it as far as I can recognize when people are attractive, but it wasn't sexy or erotic to me in the slightest. I felt the same when i saw the opera Don Giovanni. The whole thing is a comedy about one man's sexual escapades. He even kept records of his exploits. Made me very uncomfortable. I was so glad he was dragged off to Hell in the end. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honey_Badger Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hanging out with the nuns at family reunions because all the cousins your age brought dates. # Asexual problems, # The rest of my family are like rabbits, #Feed them carrots and you'll see what I mean "Dearie, have you ever thought of devoting your life to God?" # Would have worked in a different time, # Too lazy to explain my atheism to the Dominican sisters, # They actually make great pie 36 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zash Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 This is definitely an an ace problem... "No Auntie, I don't want to go on a date with your hot early twenties coworker who is a great cook. Yes, I mean it. That's why I said no the last 50 times you asked." 19 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wowmom Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 "Oh, you're asexual? Were you raped as a child?" "Asexual you say? You just need a good raping." #asexualproblems 26 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zash Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 "Damnit, <hotchick>, stop flirting with me!" #asexualproblems I know a lot of sexuals who said they wished they had that problem. I sorta felt like I had just said a FirstWorldProblem statement when I said it. 17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest member25959 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 "Everyone assumes that I'm not interested in sex" #asexualproblems "I fucking hate cake" #asexualproblems "Everytime I see an asexual meme or article that emphasizes a lack of interest in sex, I feel a little more alienated" #asexualproblems 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ViolaLeono Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Reading this thread and knowing you will never be able to respond "whatever tosses your salad" to the phrase "whatever floats your boat" again. Hiding in the bathroom with your lesbian friend when then girls' small group topic moves to sex. (At my church's college group. They accepted my lesbian friend when she came out but I haven't come out.) Want to write an essay on asexuality, library search results turn up with biology articles. #AsexualProblems 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
reverse Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 "so your penis doesn't work?" -.- #asexualproblems 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Skippy Squirrel Posted October 29, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2013 "Oh, you're asexual? Were you raped as a child?" "Asexual you say? You just need a good raping." #asexualproblems My reaction: 74 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honey_Badger Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Zoning out during a string of biology presentations, wherein all the plants and most of the microbes presented could produce sexually and asexually. 90% of my classmates mispronounced "asexual," as "ah-sexual" or "uh-sexual." #Asexual Science Major Problems 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DepressedLPfan Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 relying on Urban Dictionary to understand half the things your friends say (ex tossed salad and tweaking) #asexualproblems 37 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smudge1985 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Spending a lovely platonic time with your very close friend who you have quite a thing for, but of course will never be sexually attracted to...then getting that urge to wank yourself silly the second they leave... #AsexualProblems 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LeftRightUpDown Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Getting irked that the Game of Thrones sex scenes keep delaying the plot. There's no time for sex! The Seven Kingdoms are in danger! #AsexualProblems Admittedly, I know sexual people that are perturbed by this problem too. 49 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jarle Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Getting irked that the Game of Thrones sex scenes keep delaying the plot. There's no time for sex! The Seven Kingdoms are in danger! #AsexualProblems Admittedly, I know sexual people that are perturbed by this problem too. I don't mind the sex stuff in the novels, as it's part of the story going on - but I hate it when there's a random sex scene in a movie for no damn reason! 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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