Poll: The 'why' in Sexuality

[That Guy Ya Know]

Also i view being Asexual as a ailment , because humans are suppose to have the urge to reproduce .

You could use that argument to claim any sexuality other than straight is an ailment.

Anyhow I'm apparently the first asexual here. Not really sure what made me turn out this way but I just don't find the idea of sex attractive at all. Not that there's anything wrong with it it's just not something I can ever see myself doing; despite the social stigma surrounding being a virgin I really don't feel like I'm missing out on anything.

 

[Zeema]

What is Demi-sexual? And how does Pan-sexuality differ from bisexuality?

Demisexual
Demisexuals are characterized by a lack of sexual attraction toward any person unless they become deeply emotionally or romantically connected with a specific person or persons. The level of connection it takes for sexual desire to form is dependent on how close the relationship is rather than initial attraction. It is an orientation that is not chosen.

Demisexuality does not refer to the active restraint or repression of sexual desires or actions.


Pansexual: You love someone for being themselves not because of their gender.

Bisexual: You're attracted to both boys and girls.

sorry i should have wrote down a explanation of that one

 

[Antitonic]

Not really sure what made me turn out this way but I just don't find the idea of sex attractive at all.

When you look at it analytically, sex is disgusting. Bleh...

Anyway, to QUESTIONLAND:
1) Asexual
2) Genetics, mostly
3) I have a hard time supporting the "nurture" theory. I mean, that's why you have people "coming out". You can't fight nature forever.
4) Nope
5) Nope

 

[StriderShinryu]

That's a tough question to really answer. I would say your sexual preference is largely something you are born with, but I do agree with those who say it's more of a sliding scale than something that's set in stone. I also agree that certain experiences, in childhood especially, can cause a more permanent leaning in one way or the other. I guess I think of it like you enter into life at a certain point on the sexuality scale, whether it be completely neutral or tilted to one side, and then the experiences you have in life alter where you stand from that starting point. Heck, you could really have a totally separate scale for each gender that operate independently of eachother.

I am a straight male and I don't feel that I have ever been truly attracted to another man. That said, there are absolutely times where I find myself appreciating the looks of other guys. I feel no attraction to them what so ever, but I could definitely say "That's a good looking dude" or "Man, I wish I had Feature X like that guy does." Does that mean I'm perhaps slightly more oriented towards being gay than some others or does it mean that I'm condident enough in my own sexuality to be able to openly appreciate others of the same gender? Not sure, and I don't find myself really caring either way.

 

[Ryan Minns]

Whats your sexuality? Straight

Do you think there is a Why too your Sexuality? Not really

Are we born this way? or does it just happen? or do are experiences Define our sexuality? Personally I believe if you change midway though life you were still born that way but something kept it hidden. Though a large traumatic event could change you a great deal

Have you ever been sexual Attracted to a member of the Same sex when you are not Homosexual? Never been attracted but that doesn't mean I can't see other men and know what others might be attracted to in them

 

[somonels]

I'm an aromantic/straight, but I find hot lesbian love to be the divinest of all. I have attraction towards some men, but not the sexual kind.

 

[The White Hunter]

I'm bi-sexual because I find both genders attractive and I've had experiences with both ranging from amazing to horrific.

If I have to say why; a combination of genetics and my own life experiences and general indifference to gender as a barrier for love.

 

[Iron Criterion]

I'm just going to wait here and see the ludicrous amounts of people claiming to be different.

 

[elvor0]

Straight, but dear god I can't stand all these trendy nu-age sexualities, you can be gay, bi, straight or asexual.

Labelling yourself as demi or pansexual just makes you look like a pretentious dick, regardless of the whole "gender blind" thing it's supposed to represent, if you're bi, you don't care which sex you sleep with; hence BI sexual, it's in the frikkin name, I don't care if you don't like the name Bisexual, you're still Bisexual regardless of what you decide you're called.

I myself tend not to fancy girls till I get to know them, as personality is a massive factor for me, but that doesn't make me some new sexuality (demi sexual in this case) or asexual, it still means I'm straight, I just have certain preferences for what I find attractive.

Otherwise I could make up all kinds of shit, "Oh I'm not straight, I'm geek-sexual/punk-sexual, I'm not going to conform to your labels!" When in fact all you're doing is labelling yourself something which fundamentally means the same thing as you're trying to avoid and just look like a dick because almost everyone has to fucking google or ask you what the hell you're on about.

On one of the other questions, David Tennent probably fills the "same sex attraction" niche, I wouldn't say I fancy him in a gay way, he's just...David Tennent, you all know what I mean.

I'm bisexual because I can derive romantic and sexual stimulation from both sexes. Not much else to it.

See, there we go this person gets it, damn your "Pansexuality"!

 

[Storm Dragon]

I don't understand gay guys. Lesbians, yes, but not gay men. The thing is, penises are ugly, all wrinkly and veiny. A straight woman makes sense, since they are genetically hardwired to find men attractive, but men aren't. Unless homosexuality is genetic in origin, in which case, it's in homophobes' best interests to support same-sex marriage and let natural selection do its thing.

As a precaution, I'd like to take the time that I am not anti-gay and am in favor of same-sex marriage. This post was primarily humorous in intent. Thank you and have a nice day.

 

[CrimsonBlaze]

I'm straight because I love women, I have always been attracted to women, my first love was a woman, and I picture myself marring a woman and starting a family with her.

That's pretty much it, I guess. I never had any interest/curiosity in 'experimenting' and I don't find men attractive in the slightest.

 

[MiriaJiyuu]

I'm a lesbian, plain and simple. I prefer men as friends, my best friend is male, and I would rather be with a woman in that sense than a man. There's no why, that's just the way my brain responds.

 

[The White Hunter]

Spoiler: Well, with the exception of this hunk

Magnificent specimen of a man xD

 

[elvor0]

I don't understand gay guys. Lesbians, yes, but not gay men. The thing is, penises are ugly, all wrinkly and veiny. A straight woman makes sense, since they are genetically hardwired to find men attractive, but men aren't. Unless homosexuality is genetic in origin, in which case, it's in homophobes' best interests to support same-sex marriage and let natural selection do its thing.

As a precaution, I'd like to take the time that I am not anti-gay and am in favor of same-sex marriage. This post was primarily humorous in intent. Thank you and have a nice day.

Y'know what?I'm straight and being as objective as is possible, I actually find penises less disgusting than vaginas, they still look pretty grim, but sexual organs in general prove that no loving god ever actually checked what he'd stuck down there or he was off his fucking face at the time. Personally I think there should just be another pair or tits down there, anatomy or practicality be damned!

Also, homosexuality is genetic in origin, gay animals (as in non-humans) are a normal thing in the wild.

 

[verdant monkai]

You are not born gay. Simple

The gay gene is a myth
Consider this if there was a gay gene, it would be passed on by the parents, like blue eyes black hair etc. However homosexuals cannot have kids and therefore cannot pass on any of their genes, to their offspring.

Let us assume there was a gay gene, it would have died out ages ago, because the homosexual would have only had same sex partners. Which would have resulted in no children.
So it is perfectly acceptable to say your sexuality is all in your head.

And for all of you religious people out there because I love you and you love me (at least the Christians should) I present this statement.
If God makes everyone and he hates homosexuality, (in the bible it is called an "abomination" punishable by death) why would he make you gay? Oh wait he wouldn't.

No I do not hate Gay people, I just think all sexuality is to do with the mind.

 

[elvor0]

You are not born gay. Simple

The gay gene is a myth
Consider this if there was a gay gene, it would be passed on by the parents, like blue eyes black hair etc. However homosexuals cannot have kids and therefore cannot pass on any of their genes, to their offspring.

Let us assume there was a gay gene, it would have died out ages ago, because the homosexual would have only had same sex partners. Which would have resulted in no children.
So it is perfectly acceptable to say your sexuality is all in your head.

And for all of you religious people out there because I love you and you love me (at least the Christians should) I present this statement.
If God makes everyone and he hates homosexuality, (in the bible it is called an "abomination" punishable by death) why would he make you gay? Oh wait he wouldn't.

No I do not hate Gay people, I just think all sexuality is to do with the mind.

I'm not sure there is a "gay gene" as such or at least not something so blunt, it's most likely something to do with the brain, which we still don't know too much about, however, that doesn't explain this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_displaying_homosexual_behavior

I mean, animals are bestial in nature, they don't have personalities like we do, they rely solely on instinct, so there must be something that predetermines your sexuality, because you certainly don't choose to be gay, I'm sure we'll figure it out in the future which could lead to all sorts of problems, but we'll cross that bridge in the future

 

[orangeban]

I'm asexual, though I still have a libido, I just don't care what people look like. I'd happily have sex with a robot, if they weren't all really, really creepy and uncanny valley-ish monstrosities. Plus, I'd be terrified they'd suddenly go into blender mode or something (*shudder*)

And I don't think there's a "why?" to me being asexual, I just am. Like that people just are straight, or just are pan, or whatever. I've not had any traumatic experience or anything, I just don't find people sexually attractive.

 

[manic_depressive13]

I consider myself to be a straight female but I have found myself being attracted to a few girls in the past. I have never pursued a same sex relationship so I am still unsure whether or not I am slightly bisexual, or if I am just confusing feelings of admiration or appreciation for sexual attraction.