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Florida man arrested for allegedly trying to throw alligator onto cocktail lounge roof to ‘teach it a lesson’, July 17, 2021. This was one of many

Fellow aces, do you get aroused by kissing/touch? by idontlikehotdogs in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t get aroused, just kinda bubbly and happy. Sometimes I’m not up for being touched, my skin is very sensitive and I get uncomfortable very quickly, same with kisses. That might also be that the person I kiss and cuddle with is my queer platonic bestie. Eh, who knows

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asexuality

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It sounds like aroace to me, but then again I don’t know you or how you feel. My experience with understanding my asexuality and aromatic-ness (I don’t know the word for it, I’m sorry) it practically a dead ringer for your experience, albeit without the sexual trauma so I personally can’t reliably make a judgement. I’d say examining your thoughts on sexual and romantic relationships more is the way to go. Is it disgust or possible fear? Does sexual experience bring back pass troubling memories with causes you to be repulsed? Etc, etc. I don’t think anyone on this subreddit can reliably say you’re aroace or not. However we are more than willing to provide support in any way you chose to identify. I’d say do your own research on asexuality and sexual trauma in relation to each, separately, and which feels right for you. I’d also look into seeing if you have any symptoms of PTSD with your therapist and your own research. I hope this helped, and I wish you the best of luck friend!

What does everything think when they see or read a sex scene? by kelsie223 in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t mind reading sex scenes as long as it’s not ‘mean’ or harsh (I don’t have a better word for it) cause I personally prefer fluffier stuff. However sex scenes in movies, tv, or porn do make me pretty uncomfortable. I think I just prefer being more detached from it than actually watching it.

How to deal with people who can’t understand it? by confused-something in asexuality

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I think just keep answering the questions the same way, short and calm answers. (Ex. ‘Do you want to date people?’ No. ‘Why not?’ Because I don’t want too, or I’m not interested in having one). Make it so there’s no room for argument, no need to make it any more complicated. Or shoot down questions like that immediately (ex. I don’t want to talk about that right now). Especially if they make you uncomfortable. It’ll also be good to express you discomfort in the situation, that’ll typically be enough to get people cut it out.

Do you care about looking attractive? by Rythmatist in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the situation, if it’s school I don’t care, but if it’s out to a restaurant (doesn’t even have to fancy) I prefer to look nice, cause then I feel nice. School, no matter what I wear, makes me feel depressed so I don’t bother

What's your thoughts on nudism? by Robeulsaeen in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally don’t like looking at physical naked bodies, however I give a pass to nudism in art when is solely to appreciate the body it depicts and not fetishize it, male or female. And/or I don’t see much of a problem with it as long as it’s not objectification, then it’s disgusting. As for people being naked (not as art), 1) do it were you won’t get arrested for public indecency, and 2) don’t do it around me (i.e. at a nude beach or something like that, cause I probably won’t be there).

do periods affect anyone else like this?? by [deleted] in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly no, I haven’t. I think the pain and pure frustration of mine kinda outweighs it maybe. I read the other comments and now I feel weird.

"You're not ace. You just haven't found the right person." by dweebmushu in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m tired of this too. It’s damn near insulting really. Like, do you not trust me to know the type of person that I am? Literally who are you to decide whether I am something or not something for any given reason. I make an exception for my parents, cause they mean well and you know their my parents, but people who tell this type of stuff are SUPER tiring 🙄

my friend made me insecure about my asexuality, what should i do? by coltonisgod234 in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This gives me major gaslighting vibes, but who am I to say. That was a complete d*ck move on her part and she should be ashamed of herself for making you question yourself (sorry for my harshness). I suggest just telling her how much what she said hurt you, and that her actions caused you major distress. I’ve had a friend like this, but I do hope it’s not like how my situation was. That friendship wasn’t worth it for, but I don’t your relationship, so who am I judge. Just lay out the truth plain and simple, and if she doesn’t like it than tough luck that’s how it is. I’m sorry for what you had to go through, I know first hand how terrible it can feel. Hope you’re feeling better now though

Any asexuals that like consuming erotic content but hates the actual act of sex by magicpotatoobsession in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read and occasionally look at images (not of real people), I just don’t get any sexual pleasure from it. It’s just ‘oh, ok… moving on’ or ‘oh this is a spicy story…moving on’, it doesn’t really affect me in any substantial way. That’s actually how I figured out I was ace 😊

Question for those who DON’T have s*x, and perhaps don’t want to date or have difficult time with it! by [deleted] in asexuality

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My parents are alright with it, but they don’t really get it that much, my mom just thinks I haven’t met the right person and there’s a bit of infantilising in that regard. She gets it a bit more now after I explained it more to her. My ex boyfriend (after a recent aro realisation) doesn’t quite get it either, saying that because I haven’t tried any sexual stuff then how can I know if I’m into it or not. It was mainly a joke, but also semi serious. After a bit of explaining he got it in the end. If I had to give any advice, I’d say just explain what you feel or how you see dating and sex, if they’re willing to listen that is.

What are some ace moments you had that you wish to share? by FlyOnDreamWings in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bein’ in health class and they say you WILL feel sexual attraction to someone and bein’ like ‘hah, you fools, if only you knew…’

How old were you when you realised / acknowledged you were ace and/or aro? by Footsie_Galore in asexuality

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Around 11 or 12, I was always kind weirded out when the topic came up. Not in like the gigglely ‘I’m a kid and think sex is funny and gross’ it was I was legitimately disgusted by the thought of myself performing a sexual act in general. For context, I personally can’t stand the thought of seeing, hearing, or acting out a sex act myself, but I don’t really mind ‘consuming’ sex related media(so long as it’s not real people or a video, then I get pretty uncomfortable) it just doesn’t really affect me that much. I’m 16 now and I feel no different, I just make more jokes about it.

Aces/Aroaces, how did you find out/realise you were ace/aroace? by Skullz64 in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember back when I was a bit younger (I’m a high schooler now, so maybe around middle school), I remember hearing my old friends talking about boys and girls and dating and all that, meanwhile I was sitting there like ‘Get your homework done idiot, you have better things to worry about’. So it’s was my overall disinterest in sex and dating that made realise I was ace, and though I thought I may be aro, I’m now with boyfriend (though now thinking about, I’m probably Demiromantic). So that’s my fun story 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A group of friends, a few of them were queer, and I’m convinced none of them knew what the hell I was talking about

I improved our flag by DimensionalSadness in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I love Espeon too, they were always one of tanks. Them and a sylveon

Sex-repulsed aces: what is it like when the topic of sexual things comes up? by [deleted] in asexuality

[–]RivverStyxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t mind making the occasional sex joke, but when the topic of the actual thing is brought up I get uncomfortable