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Old Jan 21, 2011, 10:52 AM
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I am just flat about the whole thing. I'm seventeen so it's weird. I know I like boys and girls, but I just don't care about sex. I have been slightly aroused from some things I've seen/read, but never even masturbated before. The idea of sex well... I just don't think I've ever even wanted it.
This is weird, right? Should I talk to a doctor about it?
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Old Jan 21, 2011, 10:57 AM
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Yes, if you feel comfortable talking to your doctor you should mention it-then it can be ruled out there's nothing physical going on. If it is emotional, have you considered talking to a therapist to help sort out your feelings. Have you had a traumatic experience with relationships in the past-this could be carried over and is how your 'mind' is healing/dealing with the event?
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Old Jan 21, 2011, 04:33 PM
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Well I have never even had a sexual experience. I didn't even really know exactly how sex "worked completely" until I read some fanfictions containing it about two years ago. I have never even had a boyfriend or really friends at all. So it's not like I could not remember something like that.
I was pretty normal when it came to attraction until I was like 14, and then it stopped.
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Old Jan 23, 2011, 02:55 PM
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I think, since you have no experience, that you shouldn't worry about how you may/may not feel about something that is only academic/in your head at the moment? One doesn't get aroused in a vacuum and being young, the opportunities to be aroused by many others hasn't necessarily come your way. I remember as a teen when a neighbor boy started to put the moves on me and how that was not at all pleasurable. But, I assure you, with the "right" person/chemistry, I find sex very pleasurable.
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Old Jan 23, 2011, 04:03 PM
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Okay then. ^^ I am sure it's just me being paranoid anyway. Thanks. I am pretty new here and I bet you'll see me ask alot of weird question.
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Old Jan 23, 2011, 04:34 PM
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Questions are good. This site is good too because of all the ages/experiences of "weird" things

Have you ever tried to masturbate or anything? The first time I masturbated I was 17 and it happened accidentally. I orgasmed and literally had to work backwards to figure out what had just happened; I'd never heard of orgasms, had no experience with sex, etc. but my little brain finally said, "Oh, I must have masturbated!" :-)

I would experiment on yourself make sure you have all the physical "equipment". That helped me in the long run; I didn't get married until I was 39 and didn't have much experience before that but I knew all my "equipment" worked? So, I figured out it had to just be a learning/experiencing "problem" that I could get to enjoy/get "better" at if I wanted.

Another way of approaching what you are experiencing now, how would you feel about being an anthropologist? I feel kind of flat about that because it's not something I know much about or have had any reason to learn more about/experience? Pick something random like that -- how do you feel about broken noses? Yes, you can imagine they hurt from what you have heard but you don't have one (I got one Christmas Eve is why I bring them up :-) and there's really nothing in your life that you can think of that might bring you in contact with more personal knowledge at the moment.
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Old Jan 23, 2011, 04:48 PM
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How did it happen accidently?Just flirting can make me orgasm.Not that often,but talking to someone about it,I feel embarised now,but I mean just that it is a little too easy for me to be excited and then orgasm.Is that weird?And it can be just from flirting back and forth too.It's very nice but is something wrong with me to be so easy?I probs should erase this .Or see a doctor or something I dont know.Sorry if im rude.
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Old Jan 23, 2011, 11:23 PM
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Um.. I could try that, I've never tried to masturbate before. Don't know why.
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I am just flat about the whole thing. I'm seventeen so it's weird. I know I like boys and girls, but I just don't care about sex. I have been slightly aroused from some things I've seen/read, but never even masturbated before. The idea of sex well... I just don't think I've ever even wanted it.
This is weird, right? Should I talk to a doctor about it?
You are still very young, so give it time. Read some books on sex, speak to someone older who you can trust and feel comfortable talking to about sex and feel free to experiment with self-pleasuring as that's the best (and safest) way to learn about your own body and how it responds to touch. I hesitate to ask, but have you ever been touched in a way that has made you uncomfortable? If you have, please tell someone and reach out as there is lots of help available. Take it slow and easy. You have your whole life ahead of you and plenty of time to learn about sex and enjoy it for years to come. Stay safe and enjoy being 17!
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Old Jan 24, 2011, 03:59 AM
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I'd also suggest you get to know yourself first, on your own. I don't think there's anything wrong with you not having much of a sex drive at the age of 17 - and if you're not in a relationship, there won't be any chemistry to arouse you.
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Old Jan 26, 2011, 07:56 PM
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If you don't want sex,you don't want sex.Now if you feel..."I'd LIKE to want sex,but I don't"....then, I suggest to explore with a T possible reasons and solutions.If you weren't 17...I might be a bit more open,but idk what's socially acceptable to say.I have 3 sons...no daughters.Another thing you may be interested in is being seen by a " Regular doc"...for a hormonal check to see that it isn't the cause.Personally the fact in itself ,at this point,is only notable due to fact it concerns you.Since after all you are not 'engaging & unable' just disinterested.It'd be like why am I not interested in salads.Well...it doesn't appeal.Every ones different.You mention that at 14 "it stopped".I have to wonder what if any experience coincided?Perna makes a great point.The opportunity hasn't presented itself so that you can measure your response.She mentioned chemistry too...( includes comfort with the person,spark of interest/attraction,emotional need...ect.)Each person has a formula per se.Nothing paranoid in questioning.Practicing on yourself is healthy,and a good way to discover what makes you tick .Please ,if you have been harmed or perceived yourself as experiencing something which led you to be uncomfortable or hurt in regards to your sexuality.....speak up to a T or a parent if possible.~W~
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Old Jan 29, 2011, 08:50 AM
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you should read the book "Sex for One" It helped me.
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