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AppalachianAxis
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Default Jul 27, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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So, I've had Sexual Anorexia ever since I was first capable of sexual feeling. If you're unfamiliar with the term, it's pretty much exactly what it sounds like, trying to "starve" myself of my sex drive. I have sexual impulses just like most anybody else but I wish more than anything that I could get rid of them because, to me, sexuality is something that is utterly vile and unwelcome.
Psychcentral has an article with more detail. If you're curious, a Google search of the term can tell you a lot.

This has, naturally, had a heavy effect on my life beyond things that are strictly sexual. Therapy has helped me with a lot of these issues but one in particular remains unresolved.
At almost 21 years of age I've never had a relationship with a girl. I get along fine with girls and I'm not nervous around them or anything. In fact, there where one or two girls in high school that I really liked. But having sexual anorexia means that while the idea my me being sexually active is already repugnant, the concept of being sexual with some I feel emotionally connected to is even worse.
I have always recognized that my views and feelings on sexually are in a minority to say the least. It took me awhile, but I no longer judge other people for acting on and embracing their natural impulses.
Therein lies my problem. I know that for almost everyone else, sex is supposed to be a high point of a relationship. I don't blame others for feeling this way but my own feelings are almost the exact opposite. It's for that reason that I have always either let the opportunity for a real relationship pass me by or, in other cases, actively avoided situations where a relationship might develop.

I would either have to come right out at the very beginning and tell a girl about my sexual anorexia or keep it quiet and only bring it up when things start looking like their leading to sex. Either way, sooner or later, the message would be the same: "I really like/love you. And it's for that very reason that I can't have sex with you." It would be awkward. Really awkward.

So, my question here is this: How would do you think someone would react to news like that?
I'm of the opinion that the revelation would be difficult at best. I am fully aware that for most, sex is a normal, even defining, part of a relationship. I don't like it, I don't agree with it, but I get it. I've always thought that it would be better for myself and any potential romantic interest if I just kept things away from relationship territory. Keeping things in the "friend zone," if you will. That way nobody expects something of me that I can't give.

But the thing is, I really want a relationship.
Some part of me craves the kind of emotional companionship you only find in a significant other. I just don't any sex!
A hand to hold, a strong hug, a kiss. These are the only things I could ever ask for. I'm really a hopeless romantic at heart. I guess I'm just scarred that no girl is ever really going to understand what it's like for me to see sex as something so wicked.
And even if they did, I could never hold someone to make that kind of sacrifice just for me. I'd probably end up encouraging them to find someone else who's normal and can give them what they want.

I'm very happy with my life. I've got a circle of good friends and a loving family. I've made some hard choices that I'm very proud of.
I've got some other issues, who doesn't? I've gone back to therapy to sort out some of the more unpleasant facets of living with something you wish you weren't. But other than that, I'd say I'm doing pretty good.

But this issue is never far from me. I'm constantly thinking about it. Therapy's great, but talking to one person can only get you so far. So I really appreciate any advice, words of wisdom, words of quasi-wisdom, words that wish they had wisdom, or even just plain words!
Thanks guys.
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