It's common for people with aspergers to have a fear of other people. I see what you mean, but I do think it's a different scenario.

No they don't ninastar to be fair, some are very outgoing believe me i know :)

It's a common trait. Not all are like that, but it is very common. I think it's more of a social aspect more than anything. So I can see why you'd think the two link, but I think with Asexuality, it's more of a choice/mind thing, rather than fear.

I can empathise with asexuality.

Aspergers is a mind thing, my point is they are not so much afraid but that they cannot make any link to a sexual awakening that we all do.That for some the switch just never gets turned on (pardon the pun) in adolecence.

Ive never seen it as anything more than a chemical reaction in the brain.
Its just different levels of Testosterone and oestrogen on all scales from extreme to neutral nothing more nothing less and nothing to do with sexuality.
we are just all built with different levels of these hormone chemicals that drive us sexually.

Not saying im right thats just how i view it.

Yes, I watched House last week too. http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/p...ntial/wink.gif

But actually, yes, they did cover sexual drive and the taking of testosterone shots to enhance it.

Aspergers can affect all intimacy, sexual and social, whereas, asexuality is only the sexual side....from what I believe asexual people still have a desire for romantic love, maybe even more so than others....I find this fascinating

...I find Ukt's post particularly interesting because it causes me to wonder...'are you born asexual' or can you have an interest in sex...then lose it...I might try to introduce this as a 'staffroom topic' at work....hear other peoples views

Never seen it or know what that is.

auto-sexual, in love with oneself :lovedup:

I don't find it that hard to understand. I do not have very much desire to engage in sexual relations. I wouldn't oppose to it but I don't really want to do it.
What does that make me? Just cba?

Must be very difficult for some who wants a romantic relationship but not a sexual one to find a like minded partner though

I can cope without romance/attraction/attachment, but I couldn't cope without sexual intimacy.

You wouldn't mind sleeping with someone you don't find attractive?

Happens to the best of us :(



Not me because I'm a good boy :)

sometimes you have to take that grenade for the good of the people

There was an article on the BBC not long ago about a asexual girl in a relationship with someone who wasn't, he says it doesn't bother him that much but I dunno if a relationship like that can really be sustained :shrug:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16552173

And women are the ones who get labelled slags? There's no justice in the world :idc:

Not straight away, but in the middle of a drought I would, yes. I'm not attracted to myself, but I still have sex with my own hand fairly regularly.

Not by me. All power to men and women that aren't afraid or inhibited by their own sexuality.

:suspect:

I only label one a slag :hmph: :)

I hate it, especially hearing women calling eachother names like that

It's just a generic insult these days, but stems from a time when men wanted to control women and their sexuality. To control women, shame them into feeling bad for natural feelings.

You're either comfortable with your sexuality, or you're not. Slagginess doesn't really exist.

Hold on a min, i've just noticed this jack... Are you suggesting your sexuality is solely based on how you were raised?
I dont agree here, and feel sexuality is predetermined from birth. I also believe asexuality is too, even if you have previously had a sex life there is little or no drive or desire as has been voiced on this thread.
It is higher on the autistic spectrum, and my thoughts are that those who believe themselves to be asexual are on the spectrum, even if only displaying slight pragmatic difficulties. This is only my view and i dont expect anyone to share it, but it would be interesting to see if anyone on here believes they maybe asexual to take an online autism spectrum test.
I dont in anyway mean to offend anyone.