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Don't mock or laugh at me. I'm a 25 year old male, but I was put on guilt trips and criticized for having urges by my parents during teenager years. I also didn't go to a normal school, so I didn't have sex ed. Heck, I was lucky to have anything besides core classes. The school district didn't care about us. We were the "troublemakers" and "screwed up nut jobs." As a result of those things, I am extremely averse to anything sexual. I get stressed, ashamed, embarrassed, uncomfortable, etc... It's a very extreme reaction to something as simple as seeing two people kiss.
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Have you considered talking to a psychologist or therapist? It sounds like there's a lot going on that needs to be untangled, and a professional might be your best bet for getting efficient, effective, and safe help.
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I understand. I have similar reactions (though I try very hard not to let them show), and I'm engaged!
Definitly work on it with a therapist like psychehedone said. I think it will help. Simply trying to rationalize it will likely not work, but T's have a way of getting past "rationalizing through talk therapy" and into some deeper stuff that does work.
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So am I and I later realized was that it was because I was Asexual.
Sex just feels too dirty for me.
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You're certainly not alone if that helps! I have been loathing my utterly unbidden sexual nature ever since puberty. It has caused me to feel anger, regret, pain, and depression. I wouldn't say I "fear" it in the same sense you seem to mean. That is, seeing as actually having sex is something I would never be able to bring myself to do, I'm not afraid about having it.
In your case, I agree with the idea of seeing a therapist. You seem to imply that your attitude about sex was not formed of your own will. I think you need to talk to somebody who won't judge you or make you feel negative in any way for saying what's on your mind. That way you can come to your own conclusions about how to handle your sexuality. I think once you are able to process the baggage you seem to have surrounding the issue, you'll be able to move forward in whatever direction you choose. |
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Question for those who know (and deepest apologies if I offend)...Do you think that this could be considered genophobia?
And to the OP.....if it is, then at least you can put a name to it and know that you have company. |
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