Could I ever have a sexless relationship ?

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Just that really. I am lonely and would love to meet someone, but I would be happy if I never had to have sex again. For years I've tried to like it, different men, doing all kinds of things but being honest with myself now, I really dislike it. I also have some internal issues which can make it very painful, despite having treatment etc. I really have tried and I have loved my previous partners and wanted to enjoy the physical side so much. Now I am single, not having penetrative sex is something I have not missed for a second. I love kissing,cuddling, giving pleasure in other ways but I can't imagine anybody accepting me as I am. I hate the thought of being alone forever though.

If you were upfront about it, there might well be someone who wants the same sort of relationship.

Yes, your pool of potential partners is going to be smaller, but I don't see why you couldn't find someone.

As an sex-repulsed asexual: Absolutely yes!
Sexless relationship is my dream relationship.

I think you will probably struggle with this tbh, I don’t want to be negative but I am being realistic that it will be hard, best to be honest from the beginning

Asexual relationships happen- there is a spectrum. Some people want cuddles and kisses and that’s it, other want the companionship but no touching at all. So no, I don’t think it’s impossible, I’m
Sure there are online communities/ apps for people seeking the same as you.

I think it'll be hard to find but not impossible. Just keep putting yourself out there and be honest from the start

@category12

If you were upfront about it, there might well be someone who wants the same sort of relationship.

Yes, your pool of potential partners is going to be smaller, but I don't see why you couldn't find someone.

Like Gavin Volure in 30 Rock?

I am Liz Lemon in this scene.

Yeah try my ex H !

I tried asexual dating forums, got nowhere.

I think you could, there are many blokes who can't get it up for toffee.

Google search reveals there are lots of apps for asexual dating.

I think a big factor in your success (that people underestimate) is whether you live in a populated place. The more people, the easier to find someone who is a good fit. If you live remotely you might need to travel.

Good luck!

Of course you can...

there's someone out there for everyone...

Yes, it's possible to find an asexual partner. But they are a tiny minority of the population, so realistically you're likely to have to compromise on some other attributes.

I guess that by definition, being asexual also means that gender isn't important to you, so you might be more likely to connect with an asexual woman than a man.

You would have to have the discussion early on, for most a sexless relationship would be a dealbreaker.

Probably depends how old you are. Will be easier as you get older as more men will have issues in that area or just lower libidos or are just used to less/no sex. Be upfront as others have said.

When you say ‘give pleasure in other ways’ do you mean sexually (oral sex and other non-penetrative sex) or other things entirely (making meals, or present buying etc)?

If the former, then I don’t think that is a ‘sexless’ relationship. Just one without penetration. And yes, many men will want penetration but you will find some who are ok with this. The latter, as others have said, is more in the ace spectrum and is a smaller pool still. Not impossible but small.

Find an erectile dysfunction website

It’s something you’d need to be upfront about. But there are clearly plenty of men who don’t want sex either judging from many of the threads on here

@Opaljewel I'd not thought of that!
When I said give pleasure,yes I did mean sexually, I'm pretty much open to everything else.
I think those who said be honest are right, better to make it clear from the outset.

I don't think being Asexual is that unheard of..

People just don't talk about it ...