Stay alive if no man on earth was sexually or physically attracted to you in any way?

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Doesn’t apply to me but curious as friends were discussing this the other night. Answers from women only - would you stay alive/be able to enjoy life if literally NO man on earth was sexually or physically attracted to you/turned on by you in any way, shape or form? And why?

Of course, OP could be a man with some bizarre ideas about women, rather than a woman feeling insecure about herself!

You don't need to feel sorry for our sons.
If we've raised them right they also think the suggestion that women would kill themselves if no men wanted to fuck them is ridiculous.

Of course. I enjoy men, but they're not my reason for life.

I'm a lesbian, so I would consider this a bonus!

😆 Well I'm in that position right now and expect to be for the rest of my life.... but I'm not unloved and it doesn't bother me at all!

Are you actually asking if I'd kill myself if no man wanted me? Of course I'd "stay alive". I actually couldn't give a toss if no man found me attractive because I don't need a man to validate my life.

I will just find alternative ways to meet my needs. Explore other possibilities. You don’t need men to be sexually/ emotionally satisfied- lots of other options available.

Oh OP, it's "per se" not "per say"

As far as I know, there aren't any men physically/sexually attracted to me at the moment but they are all totally overwhelmed by my incredible mind. I have a range of hugely satisfying non-sexual relationships and know that I could be fulfilled and happy even no men feels attracted to me for the rest of my life.

I don't often wear make up. When I do it is because I am going to a more formal occasion and am "dressing up". I don't think it is particularly for the male gaze.

We all need to love and be loved but I don't think we need sexual/romantic relationships in order to do this.

Well, I seem to still be alive...

I don't know. There are some very bitter posters on this forum, who try to convince themselves that women who like to be attractive, to men and women, are somehow inferior. As if you could be either attractive, or intelligent but of course never both.

They've never considered that not being physically attractive doesn't mean they are remotely intelligent either 😂

It's more about the suggestion that the world would be a better place without men. I don't think so.

I honestly couldn't care less. It's very liberating. I hated being constantly harassed when I was younger. I think it's very sad and odd that your friends are even discussing this. Surely your lives have more meaning?

Yes. Not interested in sex

This! I’ve often thought that if I no longer had my lovely dh, the last thing I’d want is another man. I’d get a dog - we’ve had them in the past but not for a long time.

My worth isn't based on being fuckable.

I am an adult human. Not a sex doll.

I pity you with this attitude whether you're a self-esteemless female or a sexist Andrew Tate red-pill bro.

I honestly wondered if the op was a man. Most women know that being considered "fuckable" (what a lovely phrase btw - so classy 🤢) is actually really inconvenient. I hate being hit on or stared at. If the man I love went off me, of course I'd be sad about that, but I wouldn't end my life over it or consider it over. I would still want to be platonic friends with him and would just go about my business doing life

Your updates have me wondering how your mind works!
i have never been attractive nor feminine… I’m also moderately disabled yet i was married for 18 years and have had 3 long term relationships. My disability was never a factor in their ending.
I would probably be described as a tomboy
Jeans Tees and trainers, short hair and minimal make up.
I’m happy and content and have a wonderful relationship now, with my male canine

Absolutely!

I love being 50 and invisible to men (other than my lovely husband). I can get so much more done.

I'm 41 and just turning this lovely corner where I think men see me more like a motherly friend and I love it. Also, no girlfriends see me as a threat if I'm friends with their boyfriend (I never was. I'm happily married and very monogamous and have been for about 20 years).

Highly recommend. 5 stars (The being more invisible part, not the monogamy...although I suppose I do recommend that too, but know it isn't for everyone)

What a weird question.

You and your friends had a discussion about whether life would be worth living/enjoyable if no men fancied them?

This just isn't a dilemma to me. I'd be absolutely fine.

You should rewatch the Golden Girls. Thank god there's no age limit for women to want and to be physically attractive.

It's a tv show btw, not an inspirational group of role models before anyone jumps on me 😂

I'm not a lesbian but I'd consider it a bonus too.

I love your name!!
Best books ever

Honestly I think some women grumble about being invisible after a certain age but actually it's men who become invisible to us.
My DH is away at the moment and it's complete bliss, tidy, clean and quiet sigh
A quick poll of my friends mid 50s
NONE of them would bother with men again if their DP/ DH disappeared or died.