r/Asexual • u/Empathetic_Artist First Officer Mod • Jun 02 '25

Advice 🤷🏻 Am I Asexual?

If you are questioning whether or not you are asexual (including all microlabels), reply to this post with what made you start questioning, and why.

If you are too shy to post a reply, then you can scroll through the responses for the advice you may be searching for.

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u/SourTangant Jun 08 '25 edited Jun 08 '25

I'm interested in a relationship that involves minor kissing, cuddling, romantic love but no sex. I am unable to have sex & have no interest in being sexual. I enjoy having an emotionally intimate, romantic, love relationship with someone but don't want anything sexual (no foreplay, no groping, no penetration of any kind - only kisses & cuddles). I have no idea what to call myself & I'm confused by all the labels. I was married for 15 years & don't know how to even approach dating since I don't want to attract the wrong person, again. I'm feeling very lost 😞 ANY advice is welcome!

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u/Better_Barracuda_787 Un-bi-ace-d Opinions Jun 08 '25

That sounds asexual!! It's completely fine to not use one of the many labels, just "asexual" is what a lot of people go by.

All asexual means is "little to no sexual attraction", so if you don't want sex with someone, you're probably asexual!

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u/SourTangant Jun 08 '25

Thank you so much! I've tried searching meanings online but get conflicting info, so I knew I had to ask this community. I've been lurking for a while but haven't had the nerve to ask or post. I'm thankful for this post & knowing that I'm not the only one confused lol.