Éadweard Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Is everyone here a part of the “Asexual Men” group on Facebook? There are currently 274 members. It could use more so that more conversation happens there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Nope. I don't do fb or fb groups. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Same as, I steer clear of FB 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaturnOOO Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 @Mezzo Forte this is a bit delayed, but have you ever tried H&M men's section? My best friend is a transguy and has always been small (similar size to you it seems.) It's been maybe 10 years since his transition and he's bulked up a lot recently from getting into weightlifting, but for the majority of that time he had the same issues and swore by H&M because it was the only place he could find clothes that were comfortable and fit him. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bronztrooper Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 On 6/3/2018 at 7:44 AM, [noize:injekktion] said: I get that thing with tumblr. I posted an information in my bio that I'm a homoromantic asexual male, and since then 90% of my new followers are female/hetero porn blogs. neither mine nor your case sounds like a coincidence that sounds reasonable I mostly receive messages from horny men who tell me what they would want to do with me in bed. >.< obviously none of them is interested if I am taken or interested in such offers. this is what is the most annoying in this whole situation since I know I cannot control others' desire. and there's also an information in my bio that I'm ace. 😧 I like my style, but it scares me how many people seem to see it as a fetish. but I also have some great friends and we are mutuals on instagram and messages from them make me happy, unlike those from random strangers. I think it's that they see what they want to see, which is 'homo' and 'sexual', and ignore the filler. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roland.o Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Bronztrooper said: I think it's that they see what they want to see, which is 'homo' and 'sexual', and ignore the filler. That reminds me of a Hagar cartoon... Helga: You just hear what you want to hear! You're the perfect ignorant. Hagar: ...perfect...? 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Éadweard Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 On 6/7/2018 at 7:54 AM, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ said: Is everyone here a part of the “Asexual Men” group on Facebook? There are currently 274 members. It could use more so that more conversation happens there. Eh. It’s a useless group. No one ever says anything there. I already left it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mezzo Forte Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 15 hours ago, SaturnOOO said: @Mezzo Forte this is a bit delayed, but have you ever tried H&M men's section? My best friend is a transguy and has always been small (similar size to you it seems.) It's been maybe 10 years since his transition and he's bulked up a lot recently from getting into weightlifting, but for the majority of that time he had the same issues and swore by H&M because it was the only place he could find clothes that were comfortable and fit him. You know, I hear a lot a about H&M in trans circles, but never tried them. They didn't have any stores in my hometown, so I never really gave them any thought even when there were stores nearby. Maybe I'll check them out after I move into my new place and don't have to worry about being able to fit my entire life into my car anymore. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mezzo Forte Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 On June 7, 2018 at 7:54 AM, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ said: Is everyone here a part of the “Asexual Men” group on Facebook? There are currently 274 members. It could use more so that more conversation happens there. I'm a member, but it just seems very quiet, so it doesn't show up in my feed much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hick Wizard Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Mezzo Forte said: You know, I hear a lot a about H&M in trans circles, but never tried them. They didn't have any stores in my hometown, so I never really gave them any thought even when there were stores nearby. Maybe I'll check them out after I move into my new place and don't have to worry about being able to fit my entire life into my car anymore. This may sound stupid, but what's H&M? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Hick Wizard said: This may sound stupid, but what's H&M? Not stupid. It's the name of a clothing store (I think it originated in the UK). I stand corrected. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Autumn Season Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 59 minutes ago, daveb said: Not stupid. It's the name of a clothing store (I think it originated in the UK). Wikipedia says the owners are (and were) Swedish. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hick Wizard Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Lol there used to be H&M here, but it was a music store. That's why I got confused about the whole clothes thing. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMichael Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 My latest essay: The Role of the Childless Mystic I don’t have children. I likely never will barring some sort of disaster that requires me to look after nieces and nephews. I would gladly accept that task, but I would never wish ill on the beloved family members who have the role of parents for those children. For far too many people, they assume that I don’t like children, nothing could be further from the truth. I was grateful for the opportunity to spend a week with my nephew in the very beginning of his life. I rejoice every week in celebrating, prayer, field trips and teaching with the preschoolers in my care. I love supporting and encouraging the staff and parents to be their best selves and to make use of the skills that will nurture their children. I most identify with gentleness, nurturing and mentoring as my mode of being with others, regardless of their age, but especially with children and youth. I love when others see me this way and let me know. I find myself in these roles as I nurture the vocation of religious brothers and sisters and seek to gently accompany people on their faithful walk through life. I treasure being able to guide, welcome and mentor the candidates I help to form. When I disclose my childless status, people shake their heads, offer sighs of disappointment and give me the impression that I “lack a family”, “am less than adult”, and “don’t take my responsibility seriously.” Rarely do they ask, “how do you as a childless person contribute to the well-being of children?” If they did ask, I would tell them about the freedom I have, less burdened by the demands of care-giving to study, to travel, to seek new and useful skills that will aid the nurturing work I already do. I would reflect on my increased tolerance for risk, to be with marginalized people and to dwell on the ragged periphery for the sake of loving my neighbors and not fearing that I am neglecting someone who needs my care. I would reflect on my willingness to advocate for schools, teachers, child care providers and child welfare workers with the time that I have. I would speak about the ways I can contemplate bending privilege and subverting norms that destroy life. I would explore how conspicuous consumption degrades the potential for life on our home planet. I would tell them of my advocacy and training for foster and adoptive parents, of recruiting and training agitators and leaders in religious congregations to speak loudly for the material, social and spiritual needs of children, and of training and guiding mentors who give their time to strengthen youth and young adults who have their own children. I could speak of the eight domestic mission trips I have taken with youth to help them grow through service. I would delight in telling the story of pre-school field trips and pre-school chapel worship with the aid of a fluffy sheep puppet. If I have been given the gift of seeing differently, it has been to see more of my neighbors. If I have been given the gift of loving differently, it has been to love more of my neighbors. If I have been given the gift of this particular sort of life, it has been to be a support for families with the tremendous responsibility of raising children. Like the Auntie Elephants who stay with the herd and make sure that the matriarch is able to protect the little ones, I feel blessed by this role. For I have received family beyond my wildest imagination: a partner who embraces me, 58 religious siblings to cling to, an extended family I can look after, and the children I serve and try to bless as I am able. Each day is an opportunity to trust that God was wise and loving in shaping me for this work. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Éadweard Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Pamela Anderson has said YouTube and video games like Fortnite are causing men to become asexual. https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/07/25/pamela-anderson-says-fortnite-and-youtube-videos-cause-asexuality/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bronztrooper Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 6 hours ago, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ said: Pamela Anderson has said YouTube and video games like Fortnite are causing men to become asexual. https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2018/07/25/pamela-anderson-says-fortnite-and-youtube-videos-cause-asexuality/ What. The. Fuck???? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Maybe listening to her drivel is doing that? 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Speaking of Pamela Anderson, I remember a co-worker talking about seeing the current Playboy Playmate of the Year on one of the late night talk show years ago. He made the comment that he wished she had just kept her mouth shut. "She was great to look at, but as soon as she spoke it ruined the whole effect". He didn't know how anyone could stand being around anyone that had 'nothing' to say. I could expand his thought to include mainstream actors and actresses (I hope I haven't offended anyone with my use of non-PC terminology) that you see being interviewed. Most are interesting to listen to and actually have something to say, but there are others that are downright rude (one word answers, condescending/sarcastic) to the interviewer and/or have absolutely nothing meaningful to say. They may be great in their TV shows or movies, but as a person they don't deserve all the credit they get. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Palmela Handerson, 'nuff said 😋 😋 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 51 minutes ago, Skycaptain said: Palmela Handerson, 'nuff said 😋 😋 Never heard her referred to as that. LMAO I didn't mind her appearance when she wasplaying the Tool Time girl on Home Improvement but she got carried away with the silcone (if you get my drift) afterwards. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 @will123, I must be innocent. I saw every episode of that show, and never noticed her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 31 minutes ago, Skycaptain said: @will123, I must be innocent. I saw every episode of that show, and never noticed her LOL She was replaced by Debbie Dunning who played Heidi. That was a good show. I remember reading an article about it partway thru its run. Of all the TV shows that debuted the same season as HI, it was the only show that survived to a second year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 It was a time when we imported a lot of sitcoms, Cheers, Frasier, My Two Dad's spring to mind. That latter, rewritten in today's more LGBT Tolerant society could be interesting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, Skycaptain said: It was a time when we imported a lot of sitcoms, Cheers, Frasier, My Two Dad's spring to mind. That latter, rewritten in today's more LGBT Tolerant society could be interesting I was aware of the first two shows, but didnt watch them much. I was working shifts so I didnt really catch on to a lot of shows. When I was on day shift I tried to keep active in the evenings away from the TV. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ben8884 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I remember most of those shows, never cared much for Home Improvement but Cheers is a still a favourite and I like Frasier...which may be getting a reboot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pramana Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Measured excitement for potential Frasier reboot.https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/kelsey-grammar-frasier-reboot-cheers-comedy-sitcom-tv-a8477071.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I am very wary of reboots. Hard to beat or match a really good show. Frasier was a really good show (although it did go downhill a bit in the later seasons). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jarle Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 We've been contacted by a researcher from the University of Chicago, asking specifically for perspectives from asexual men. If you're interested, details on the study can be found here. As research often focuses more on asexual women, this is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the literature base, and I encourage anyone who's interestedin having a look. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Verb Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 10 hours ago, Jarle said: We've been contacted by a researcher from the University of Chicago, asking specifically for perspectives from asexual men. If you're interested, details on the study can be found here. As research often focuses more on asexual women, this is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the literature base, and I encourage anyone who's interestedin having a look. Unfortunately, only open to those in the USA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Verb said: Unfortunately, only open to those in the USA X2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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