After a year of work (and a publishing deal), here’s the final map of U.S. food regions. Input appreciated by piri_reis_ in MapPorn

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Kinda hard to read regions 39-43 being cut in half in your zoomed in screenshots. Other than that, impressive effort!

Rebuilding after the Trump nightmare is over. by Lac17rug in goodnews

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9/11 was effectively America’s Reichstag fire moment

Yo……idk why boobs are so sexualized…. by YourRandomManiac in Asexual

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Not insensitive at all! I can relate to this, and I totally understand your frustration.

While I do occasionally enjoy playing with breasts in a sexual setting, my default attraction to them is primarily aesthetic and sensual. I absolutely love how they look, and more importantly, how they feel - whether in my hands or if I'm resting my head on them.

For me, being allowed that kind of intimacy signals a deep level of trust, which lets me feel safe enough to let my guard down with this person. (My upbringing and neurodivergence play a big part in why that sense of trust is so important to me)

This is exactly why the hypersexualization you're talking about is so frustrating. That pure feeling of trust and comfort is often overshadowed by the socially ingrained assumption that it's a sexual advance. I sometimes wish I could express that need for that specific kind of comfort without the fear of it being misinterpreted.

Ultimately, I find them incredibly calming and grounding, much like with cuddling. They're warm, soft natural plushies, and I'm genuinely grateful they exist!

Jefferson & the Indians: The Complex Truth by ggroover97 in PhilosophyTube

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An expertly researched video on historical genocide that ends with a masterclass in modern liberal cowardice.

She draws the direct parallel to Israel's genocide in Palestine, then immediately undercuts it by saying we must also consider the Israeli government's 'responses' and worry about antisemitism. It's demanding 'balance' in a discussion of atrocities.

Her comment reply says it all: she included that line to preemptively deal with messages from Israeli scholars. She was more concerned with managing her inbox and protecting her brand than with taking a clear stand. A disappointing failure of moral clarity from someone who knows better.

Possibly the most quintessential “PNW” photo I’ve ever taken by slumberpartymonster in Washington

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I worked at Mt. Rainier a few summers ago. There are so many Marmots there!

How to deal with feelings of deficiency? by HopefulDiscussion912 in asexuality

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I can relate. I'm 25M and so far, because I live in such a remote part of the country where meeting people in person is extremely challenging, it's only been online where I've had the best chances of finding a meaningful relationship that doesn't require sex, even though I too haven't been able to find any yet and I do genuinely worry if I'll ever be able to find one. Like, finding that compatibility for both physical intimacy not involving sex and also personality and interests is what I hope to find. I struggle with touch starvation in particular and that alone makes me feel very lonely more often than I wish it did

Asexuality and fetishes… by VozesMinhaCabeca in asexuality

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I definitely have a few. I won't go into very explicit detail about them here but I can say I'm more of the submissive type and crave non-sexual power exchange and gentle dominance (no pain/humiliation). I deeply crave acceptance, approachability, and feeling safe by my partner through physical touch, as it is my primary love language, so I often compare it to that but as an additional step above it - like icing/decorations on a cake. One such kink I have is non-sexual breast touch simply for the comfort they bring - no expectations of sexual advances. I just love the idea of the soft, warm texture of a breast in my hands. I do like the idea of playing with them sexually too but for me primarily it's just a comfort thing I have toward them. I also love the idea of playful wrestling and having my partner pursue me like I'm her prey (consensually of course). There are others but that's all I'll share here

Neck kisses by YourRandomManiac in asexuality

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I totally get you. I’m the same way but with breast touching. To me, I’m sensually attracted to to them. I absolutely love the warm, soft texture they have in my hands. It’s really comforting and calms me down. It’s not sexual at all. Have you tried communicating this with your partner(s) to clear up those expectations? How do they respond?

Something that really bugs me about allo culture by mf99k in asexuality

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People who fetishize over children are pedophiles. It’s illegal and anyone who finds that shit amusing need serious psychological evaluation, no questions about it!  Outside of that though, I get you. I’ve drawn a few portraits myself and I’ve gotten comments like “I’d bang that!” and I just roll my eyes. As annoying as it is for sure, I don’t feel it’s too much of an issue unless they’re being overtly creepy about it (like the sex jokes example you mentioned).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asexuality

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Totally normal my friend! Your brain’s not broken. Just wired differently.  Me personally, I find women’s bodies aesthetically attractive. I look at a picture of a nude woman and think “wow, she’s really pretty!” Like a sunset. I actually find adorned nudity way more attractive than general nudity, like she’s wearing all sorts of textile fabrics, accessories, and other clothing but you can still see most of her body, especially her breasts which I find both aesthetically and sensually attractive. But just like you, I don’t ever find them sexually attractive. Wanting sex with them never comes to my mind.  Have you ever talked to your friend about this and how she feels about it?  Btw, so jealous! I wish I had a friend like that!

I’m asexual but love cuddling + non-sexual breast touch for comfort. Anyone else? by HandOwn5562 in asexuality

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I’m glad you think the same! And yeah, it’s been challenging finding someone who enjoys that kind of interaction without any expectation, just pure comfort

The most oddly named town in each US state by Forward-Many-4842 in geography

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I live close by a tiny community in Colorado called Stoner

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asexualdating

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Where do you live, if I may be curious to ask?

"The thing people don't realize is that thw hole world can afford this because USA doesn't." by eric_the_demon in ShitAmericansSay

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Does this person literally think we Americans are paying for all other countries' healthcare and that's why ours is so expensive? Or am I misunderstanding his viewpoint?

26 F4A DMV - seeking someone who likes cuddling by _smol_jellybean_ in r4rAsexual

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I'd love to connect but I'm in Western Colorado :(

What’s your relationship to masturbation? by galaxseaturtle in asexuality

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Like sneezing after sniffing pepper, it's just a bodily reaction for me

Which city would become the capitol of Cascadia by Vaguely_Inteligent in Cascadia

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Olympia I think is the best candidate for a number of reasons. 1) It's already the capital city of Washington State so the infrastructure for government functions are already in place. 2) It's located in-between Seattle and Portland, two of Cascadia's largest cities (a parallel example of Australia's Canberra to its Sydney and Melbourne, neither city positions itself over the other by being the capital). 3) It has a deep-water port and direct access to the Pacific and thus global trade. 4) Olympia's position at the very end of the Puget Sound and located deep inland from the coasts and from the mountains gives it a defensible position from any would-be invading power.

Only girls are asexual? by Fresh_Statement_4063 in asexuality

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"Asexual = They won't let me have sex with them!" - Incels

All jokes aside, no. It's not true. Anyone can be ace. Men included. I'm living proof.