The phenomenon of asexuality – No interest in sex?

By Benno von Sandhayn
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The phenomenon of asexuality - No interest in sex?
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The gray spectrum of sexual orientations

Many people can hardly imagine that there are adults who are not interested in sex. There are many rumors surrounding the topic of asexuality, such as that it is a psychological disorder. However, asexuality is a normal sexual orientation.


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Asexual has two meanings: On the one hand, it means that one has no interest in sexual activity at all. Most often, however, the term refers to a sexual orientation.

Das Phänomen Asexualität - Kein Interesse an Sex?Not interested in sex, but still active

A person’s sexual orientation can be described in several terms. Terms such as homosexual or heterosexual explain to which gender a person’s sexuality is directed. In addition, there are also the terms of the so-called gray spectrum. These describe the very degree to which we are sexually attracted to others.

People who are asexual are not sexually attracted to other people. For this reason, they often have no interest in sex. However, this does not have to be the case. There are many reasons to have sex. Some have sex for money or for the sake of a partner. Not being interested in sex does not have to mean finding sex repulsive or unpleasant. Some even enjoy sex. It’s just not that they meet someone and find that person particularly attractive. Instead, they may simply enjoy having sex with a person they trust.

The gray spectrum of romantic orientations

Asexuality makes up one side of the gray spectrum. It is often symbolized by the color black. On the other side is hypersexuality, which describes people who are sexually attracted to many or many things. Closely related is also autosexuality. Some people prefer masturbation to sex with others. Demisexuality describes the sexual orientation of people who only fall in love when they know someone better. It is symbolized by the color gray. Demisexual people find others sexually attractive. But you need a long, good conversation or even months of contact first.

These girls are anything but asexual

In everyday life, we often confuse sexual and romantic orientations. We assume that a person who finds men sexually attractive also finds men romantically attractive. In other words “gay is gay and not straight”. However, sexual and romantic orientation may differ. For example, some people are bisexual but can only imagine a romantic relationship with a woman. Aromantic refers to people who do not feel romantic attraction. Some aromantic people have no interest in sex. Others are even hypersexual.

No interest in sex – Isn’t that a shame?

Many people love sex and can hardly imagine their life without it. Today we live in a society that widely accepts this and gives opportunities to live this. People talk a lot about sex and also the media are full of it. Those who live in such a world and at some point realize that they have no or less interest in sex are initially unsettled. However, recognizing one’s sexual orientation is important. Just to decide whether and what role sex should play in one’s life.

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When someone tells you that they are not interested in sex, many people find it hard to believe. We usually hear the opposite. The media convey to us: people are sexual. But to claim that all people must be sexual is as illogical as claiming that all people are heterosexual. It simply does not correspond to reality.

The issue is met with discomfort by many. The last century was a century of sexual liberation. Many people still have to struggle to emancipate themselves sexually. If someone then says they are not interested in sex, many feel attacked and react defensively. However, the fact that a person is not interested in sex does not necessarily mean that he or she has a negative attitude towards sex in general.


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