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?

That's a completely different question!

OP - you seem very young, but as you age you will no doubt notice attention from men decreasing until it stops altogether.

I'm in my 70s and I can assure you the lack of male attention is a relief, but I'm still a person with thoughts, dreams, needs and desires.

Yes, I want to keep living, it's a privelege to grow old.

Well, as I read this, I’m wearing an old Pixies tshirt of DH’s, a pair of indestructible combats I like for gardening because of the pockets, and sunscreen. No attempt to look alluring.

Julie Burchill, many years ago "Most men would fuck a hole in the ground if nothing else was available". Women, OP, tend to be rather more discriminating than men with regard to sex and millions of us live quite happily without the attention of men. I haven't yet met a female equivalent of an incel nor do I expect to. If you are over 21 and would wither without the male gaze then I pity you.

and I pity the women who have such a low opinion of men they believe that "would fuck a hole in the ground if nothing else was available" and I appreciate that most men around me don't make the same kind of derogatory comments about women and whatever object that can be used instead of a penis.

But then I don't have much regards for anyone who feel so superior and treat others with such contempt

Did the OP ever come back after having his arse handed to him? Or run away with his tail between his legs?

My mother once said if there was a wall built separating men from women there would be a lot more men trying to get over it then women. Perhaps if we went to eg Afghanistan we might find a lot of women who could v.happily live their lives without men.

I have been reading elsewhere what men in prison do when there’s no women available so save your pity

you should read what women do in prisons when there's no men available, and I am not talking about the vanilla version of Orange is the New Black

I still feel sorry for you with such a hateful view of the world though

Aww I feel sorry for you too

thank you. It's because of people with views like yours that others look down and mock feminists, it's indeed a shame.

What a silly question.

It represents a complete failure to acknowledge reality.

That makes no sense whatsoever

Same.

I recall one of my friends saying 'Most women are very interesting. Most men are not'. I thought that was quite true tbh. I have many interests and thankfully a rich and fulfilling life. I adore DH and we are best friends. But if he were not in my life I simply do not think I could be bothered with men for sex generally.

Anyway- the other question is- how many men do you REALLY find attractive? In your age group and circle I mean. In my case- it's pretty thin on the ground. And I can have perfectly good sex on my own if it's a physical need we are talking about.

I’d be fine but I can’t imagine this world.In the words of Kathy Burke.. Left in a room alone for long enough most men would fuck a ham sandwich.

Yeah odd question. Men will fuck anything.

Why would I care? The things I'm interested in, the things I like doing, the books I read, the subjects I research, the food I enjoy, the countryside I love walking in, the church I attend, the friends I meet and talk to and enjoy the company of - they'd all be there. What's the big deal about men being physically attracted? So much more peaceful if they aren't.

This is why the op is either male or v young. At 16/17 I was very flattered by any male attention. Especially if someone wanted to shag me, cos they must mean they thought I was really fit. And being thought really fit was a life goal on a par with getting out of shitsville and going to uni.

It takes a while to realise that it's not all that.

Absolutely.

What makes you think this would not be a happy scenario for huge numbers of women?

And what do you mean in your previous posts when you describe a situation where a woman is 'feeling sexually attractive'?
That comes across to me as the projection of a man who sees a woman he is attracted to.

I am baffled by the implied assumptions behind your questions here. Do you honestly believe women's thoughts and behaviour revolve around men? That women put on makeup or choose clothing just to attract men? If so, that's all projection.

At 16/17 I aready knew that unsolicited and unwanted male physical attraction can manifest itself in unpleasant and traumatic ways. I was fairly picky about which men I'd welcome attention from.

I also think that a lot of female fashion and dress choices are weighed against how other women will react - not that we're trying to attract them, but that we don't want disapproval from the group. I don't think men are nearly as aware of nuances of what is in and out wrt (for instance) eye make-up or trouser cut.

But it is lovely to be old and not expected to care anyway.

Oh we rabid feminists are devastated that the patriarchy disapproves 🙄🙄🙄

That REALLY isn't the flex you think it is. Run along. The dude-bros are waiting for you.

Has to be male. It’s the bit in the OP about it not applying to him.

Me, 63, couldn't care less. I don't want their attention. I did when i still ovulated but now post menopause I have no interest at all.
I think it's all down to hormones essentially. I feel much freer now.

It's weird isn't it? I'm 43 and haven't gone though the menopause yet, but any sexual side to me has all but died. The only person who has asked me out in recent years is a slightly younger colleague who I'm not compatible with.

If a man I liked did show any interest in me, I'd like to get to know him as a friend. However, I'm not sure I could do the whole relationship thing again. If I did, I think I'd stay somewhat detached and not experience limerence (which would feel somewhat dull, but also be a big relief).

Many women want desperately to be in a relationship with a man. Not because they are sad fuckers but because they long to be in a union. A relationship. And they are straight so that person would be a man.
Knowing this will never happen would be devastating for some. Do you really not realise that some people very much want to be in a loving physical relationship

Hmmm
Statically widowed men marry within 2 years for sex and a housekeeper
Women only remarry if they need money.

Nothing on this earth would get me living with another man if DH died and honestly I really CBA with dating
As it was said upthread Brad Pitt could walk in swinging his 🍆
Still no