Sexless and Proud - Asexuals Say They're Misunderstood in a Sex-Obsessed World

ABC News ^ | 3/23/06

[TXBubba]

Thanks. I just didn't have time to look up the reference myself.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Pretty Much!

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

You never heard him say this did you?

"It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again. It does this whenever it's told."

[GSWarrior]

I think you are confusing asexual with androgynous.

[SoothingDave]

So what kind of "Hey everyone! Look at me!!!" bumper stickers do asexuals put on their cars? A rainbow flag in shades of gray?

They were gonna make a special flag, but they couldn't get it up.

SD

[SoothingDave]

Vaguely related question: Does "consumation" mean anything anymore in marital law?

Sure as heck does in canon (Church) law. A "marriage" of seven years with no consummation would be null.

SD

[baker_girl]

[raccoonradio]

I'm 44 and I love my life. I work hard at the post office, and have lots of hobbies to keep me busy like travel, radio, computer stuff, politics, writing, cartoons, and more. I'm asexual but that doesn't mean I don't have other people to love who love me back.

I just celebrated my 25th anniversary as a college radio DJ with a big huge celebration--bands playing, food, and friends and family to embrace me. I have helped friends in their various endeavors, sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm.

I'm asexual and happy with my life ("married to my hobbies"). Sorry if that disappoints anyone.

[RockinRight]

LOL...this could get fun!

[RockinRight]

They were gonna make a special flag, but they couldn't get it up.

LOL...

[SouthernFreebird]

Oh my, if I'm gonna put up with all the crap that comes with marriage you can bet I'm gonna get sex out of the deal.

[RockinRight]

Those cats have some huge mouths.

[parsifal]

With some of the choices out there, I almost don't blame these people for passing on sex. I do find it hard to believe that the males don't somewhere in the back of their minds wish they could find someone decent and the females wish they could find someone rich (and brutish).

parsy, the cynical.

[RockinRight]

I guess if you're asexual...this really is just for chocolate milk...

[Slings and Arrows]

So what kind of "Hey everyone! Look at me!!!" bumper stickers do asexuals put on their cars? A rainbow flag in shades of gray?

Answer:

[Sergio]

LOL! . . . snort . . . LOL!

[raccoonradio]

>>So what kind of "Hey everyone! Look at me!!!" bumper stickers do asexuals put on their cars?

I won't put anything on mine. I don't push it in people's
faces...it's simply what I am. Don't worry, I won't try to
convert anyone.

[Chanticleer]

Nancy Mulligan, a divorcee from Washington state, said her seven-year marriage was never consummated. "We did other things. We'd watch out for each other. We were affectionate with each other," she said.

As my husband and I are growing older, and as we've had chats about self-control and purity with our sons, it has occurred to me that the day may (realistically will) come when the illness or death of one of us will put an end to the sexual activity of the other. The world does hold many wonderful experiences, and if I were widowed -- or if my husband were ill or simply away from home -- I could find plenty to occupy, amuse and distract me, but the desire would most likely remain and at times be acutely painful. In that case, asexuality sounds attractive. How difficult is it to abstain from something which gives no pleasure?

But for a healthy man and woman never to consummate a marriage relationship? I can't express it without sounding silly or profane, and I consider sex in that context to be both wondrous and holy. Let me just say when they use the phrase "better than sex," it's because sex is the standard by which all physical pleasure is measured. To exercise self-control for a noble purpose is admirable, but these people truly have no clue what they are missing, and I pity them.

[Chanticleer]

rofl

[Millee]

Agreed & well stated.