Yep, I'm very much nudity repulsed, and try and stay clear from anywhere I might be subjected to it, particularly in media of all kinds where nudity seems to be getting more common and much less of a taboo. I'm an aromantic asexual, so at least I don't have to deal with this in person, but on rare occasions there might be a joke being made from some people I'm with that might get close to revealing even part of something, I quickly turn away and make it obvious I'm uncomfortable with the situation.
I understand you completely, the same thing happens to me, in my case I am asexual and gay (homoromantic) and it happens to me I like guys, I feel attracted to them, but nudity bores me or causes me repulsion, and it is super weird, because sometimes I can get my libido up, but if I try to unload it by watching sexually explicit content, it doesn't go well. I didn't understand it until now, I see that it happens the same to others, thanks for sharing your experience, now I know I'm not alone in this.
oh i can relate! though i still appreciate the human body, most of the time nudity does nothing for me. i enjoy the tease and anticipation that comes with revealing clothing. the possibilities are endless and it's intellectually stimulating somehow, lol. another thing: for me, this anticipation only applies to one specific person - whoever is my current object of affection! i only get excited when it's them. for others i just appreciate it but i feel nothing else lmao. i guess that comes with my kind of aroace (a mix of demi, grey, aego). thanks for this video! you have great insights, and i also enjoyed reading the comments. it's so nice to learn that other people share these sentiments 💖
I am indifferent to nudity ,its not something I would go out of my way to seek but I can still appreciate the naked body no matter what kind of body it is.This was very informative
Thank you for sharing how you perceive nudity. It's nice that you're still able to appreciate a naked body, I feel that's something I wish I could do rather than cringing whenever the last piece of clothing is removed!
This reminds me of something I read recently in the book Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, who also identifies as asexual. At various points, the author talks about how ey have had better experiences while THINKING or fantasizing about doing something sexual, either alone or with someone, than when actually DOING that thing. It’s almost as though it’s better in eir head? Not exactly the same as what you’re describing here, but I think the 2 experiences together speak to an overarching ace experience of preferring things a certain way - which may baffle the rest of the world. While they expect “the sexual pinnacle” to be a certain thing (nudity), perhaps we are satisfied with what’s in our head, and don’t rely on seeing the “real thing“ as much as others? Either way, we’re just over here doing what works for us! On another note, here’s my personal reflection on what you shared. I personally like the idea that, even if a person is willing to reveal their body, they still have a part of it they can keep just to themself. This thought is probably rooted in my own disinterest in revealing my body, and probably would not be relatable to people who enjoy being fully nude, but I guess I just want to make sure everyone has dignity. Then again, bringing dignity into it can confuse the topic, since being nude is not morally wrong or necessarily rooted in a lack of dignity… but that’s where I’m at! I guess this just proves how much more work I have to do untangling this whole thing, but also wanted to say I think your experience could make sense for a lot of reasons!
I think how you described it makes a lot of sense. I feel like this sense of 'mystery' is definitely something that I must like and enjoy.....almost without even realising. Because I feel like I want to see 'more', but when I see more then I lose all sense of excitement. It's definitely interesting even if a little strange. Thank you for also sharing your personal thoughts and feelings regarding nudity Paula, that's really interesting. I feel everyone still has a lot to 'untangle' (I like how nicely you put this) when it comes to themselves and I guess that makes our lives a little more exciting.
I don't even find the human body aesthetically appealing. You know how ppl say that cats or dogs are cuter than babies? That's how I feel about humans vs most animals
I've always kind of struggled to put my feelings toward nudity into words. I can appreciate the beauty of naked people. But I ever get turned on by nakedness. It does nothing for me. But at the same time, I get somewhat uncomfortable around nudity because there is "supposed" be a reaction, but I don't have one. Like im less uncomfortable with nudity than the pressure to feel a certain way about it. I feel like I've fakes having a reaction for so long that it now makes me uncomfortable. I dont know if that makes sense.
It does indeed make sense. I guess, because we hear from our friends and see in certain films that nakedness is like the holy grail and is supposed to spark an ‘oh wow’ reaction, we also get this feeling that we’re supposed to react in the same way.
have you heard about aegosexuality? I don't think that you are aego (at least not in the typical way), but there is one aspect of what you said that I (as an aegosexual) relate to very much. namely, reality not being what you expect it to be. for some people fantasies will always be better than the real thing, no matter how good it is. when it comes to nudity specifically, I think that the aspect of mystery and chase also play a huge role. for these reasons some allosexual men also prefer partial nudity (heard it first hand). the repulsion tho seems to be a purely ace thing. I think that your experience is just an unusual mixture, I've got something that is not unusual in cis men, but then you've also got something that is rather rare, no wonder that it feels confusing...
You've understood me incredibly well. I feel that the idea of 'aegosexual' that you've just described applies to me perfectly! I think that I really do love the 'mystery' and I guess the nudity displaces that. Thanks a lot for this explanation
I kind of don't want to find out if I'm nudity repulsed haha. I'm aro ace, though, so I don't really have any need or motivation to test my boundaries in that way.
I am married and the further in life I get, the more it has occurred to me, is that I don't like seeing my spouse naked. And I attempt at all cost to keep my nudity from them
Yep, I'm very much nudity repulsed, and try and stay clear from anywhere I might be subjected to it, particularly in media of all kinds where nudity seems to be getting more common and much less of a taboo.
I'm an aromantic asexual, so at least I don't have to deal with this in person, but on rare occasions there might be a joke being made from some people I'm with that might get close to revealing even part of something, I quickly turn away and make it obvious I'm uncomfortable with the situation.
Interesting to hear this Rob. Thanks for sharing how you feel in such a situation.
Yes, nakedness grosses me out completely, its something i look away from immediately when it appears.
Sounds like a Muslim not asexual
I understand you completely, the same thing happens to me, in my case I am asexual and gay (homoromantic) and it happens to me I like guys, I feel attracted to them, but nudity bores me or causes me repulsion, and it is super weird, because sometimes I can get my libido up, but if I try to unload it by watching sexually explicit content, it doesn't go well. I didn't understand it until now, I see that it happens the same to others, thanks for sharing your experience, now I know I'm not alone in this.
oh i can relate! though i still appreciate the human body, most of the time nudity does nothing for me. i enjoy the tease and anticipation that comes with revealing clothing. the possibilities are endless and it's intellectually stimulating somehow, lol.
another thing: for me, this anticipation only applies to one specific person - whoever is my current object of affection! i only get excited when it's them. for others i just appreciate it but i feel nothing else lmao. i guess that comes with my kind of aroace (a mix of demi, grey, aego).
thanks for this video! you have great insights, and i also enjoyed reading the comments. it's so nice to learn that other people share these sentiments 💖
I am indifferent to nudity ,its not something I would go out of my way to seek but I can still appreciate the naked body no matter what kind of body it is.This was very informative
Thank you for sharing how you perceive nudity. It's nice that you're still able to appreciate a naked body, I feel that's something I wish I could do rather than cringing whenever the last piece of clothing is removed!
We so need an app for asexuals!!💜💜
This reminds me of something I read recently in the book Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, who also identifies as asexual. At various points, the author talks about how ey have had better experiences while THINKING or fantasizing about doing something sexual, either alone or with someone, than when actually DOING that thing. It’s almost as though it’s better in eir head? Not exactly the same as what you’re describing here, but I think the 2 experiences together speak to an overarching ace experience of preferring things a certain way - which may baffle the rest of the world. While they expect “the sexual pinnacle” to be a certain thing (nudity), perhaps we are satisfied with what’s in our head, and don’t rely on seeing the “real thing“ as much as others? Either way, we’re just over here doing what works for us!
On another note, here’s my personal reflection on what you shared. I personally like the idea that, even if a person is willing to reveal their body, they still have a part of it they can keep just to themself. This thought is probably rooted in my own disinterest in revealing my body, and probably would not be relatable to people who enjoy being fully nude, but I guess I just want to make sure everyone has dignity. Then again, bringing dignity into it can confuse the topic, since being nude is not morally wrong or necessarily rooted in a lack of dignity… but that’s where I’m at! I guess this just proves how much more work I have to do untangling this whole thing, but also wanted to say I think your experience could make sense for a lot of reasons!
I think how you described it makes a lot of sense. I feel like this sense of 'mystery' is definitely something that I must like and enjoy.....almost without even realising. Because I feel like I want to see 'more', but when I see more then I lose all sense of excitement. It's definitely interesting even if a little strange.
Thank you for also sharing your personal thoughts and feelings regarding nudity Paula, that's really interesting. I feel everyone still has a lot to 'untangle' (I like how nicely you put this) when it comes to themselves and I guess that makes our lives a little more exciting.
I don't even find the human body aesthetically appealing. You know how ppl say that cats or dogs are cuter than babies? That's how I feel about humans vs most animals
I see a Woman in red, sitting on a piano, being all Marlyn Monroe is a HUGE turn on for me :D
A bit revealing-- but not too much! :3
Thanks for the personal insight Zonair. It's interesting hearing other's feelings about this topic.
I've always kind of struggled to put my feelings toward nudity into words. I can appreciate the beauty of naked people. But I ever get turned on by nakedness. It does nothing for me. But at the same time, I get somewhat uncomfortable around nudity because there is "supposed" be a reaction, but I don't have one. Like im less uncomfortable with nudity than the pressure to feel a certain way about it. I feel like I've fakes having a reaction for so long that it now makes me uncomfortable. I dont know if that makes sense.
It does indeed make sense. I guess, because we hear from our friends and see in certain films that nakedness is like the holy grail and is supposed to spark an ‘oh wow’ reaction, we also get this feeling that we’re supposed to react in the same way.
have you heard about aegosexuality? I don't think that you are aego (at least not in the typical way), but there is one aspect of what you said that I (as an aegosexual) relate to very much. namely, reality not being what you expect it to be. for some people fantasies will always be better than the real thing, no matter how good it is. when it comes to nudity specifically, I think that the aspect of mystery and chase also play a huge role. for these reasons some allosexual men also prefer partial nudity (heard it first hand). the repulsion tho seems to be a purely ace thing. I think that your experience is just an unusual mixture, I've got something that is not unusual in cis men, but then you've also got something that is rather rare, no wonder that it feels confusing...
You've understood me incredibly well. I feel that the idea of 'aegosexual' that you've just described applies to me perfectly! I think that I really do love the 'mystery' and I guess the nudity displaces that. Thanks a lot for this explanation
I kind of don't want to find out if I'm nudity repulsed haha. I'm aro ace, though, so I don't really have any need or motivation to test my boundaries in that way.
I am married and the further in life I get, the more it has occurred to me, is that I don't like seeing my spouse naked. And I attempt at all cost to keep my nudity from them
How are you married
Yes I can relate so much !
Why are you nudity repulsed I'm anti six i really hate it but being naked is normal nothing wrong with the human body only wrong actions are gross