Hello

[Johnboy73]

Just listening to Jeremy Vine on radio 2 in the UK. I'd heard the term asexual before but now I think that's me. I love the idea of having a relationship but sex I really don't care about. I thought I was just strange but apparently not? 

[Lichley]

Welcome! Oh hey I’m from Gatport Airwick, what part of the UK are you from?  

[NickyTannock]

@Johnboy73 A belated welcome to AVEN!

 

You could be Asexual.
Asexuality is a lack of Sexual Attraction, which I define as leading to the desire to have sex with someone.
Meaning if what you're feeling doesn't lead to the desire to have sex with the person you're feeling it towards, then it's not Sexual Attraction, even if it is an attraction or arousal.
But there are other types of attraction besides Sexual Attraction.
There's Romantic Attraction, which I define as leading to the desire to have a romantic relationship with someone.
There's Sensual Attraction, which I define as leading to the desire to have intimate non-sexual physical contact with someone, like kissing or cuddling.
There's Aesthetic Attraction, which I define as leading to the desire to appreciate someone's aesthetic beauty.
There's Platonic Attraction, which I define as leading to the desire to have a deep friendship with someone.
And more.
 

Incidentally, it is a tradition here to welcome new members by offering cake,

[Maeve]

You aren't strange - you've come to the right place! That's awesome you heard asexuality being discussed on the radio. You'd never hear that anywhere I've lived (I'm in the US). I learned about it from the A/Sexual documentary about David Jay when it was on Netflix. 

 

Anyhoo... Welcome & enjoy the cake 😁