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In reply to the discussion: Women: I have a sex question. [View all]hfojvt
(37,573 posts)19. in what way are you constantly aware of sexual overtones?
Why don't you feel free to ignore whatever you want to ignore?
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Yeah, if it's a Viagra-like thing that increases blood flow to the genital area and does whatever
Brickbat
May 2013
#6
I have lots of male friends and never feel any sexual overtones in our conversations.
sabrina 1
May 2013
#128
because with many people, you are forced to acknowledge them and turn them down.....
bettyellen
May 2013
#31
has it occured to you how dismissive you are of other people's concerns? i have yet to
bettyellen
May 2013
#97
I'm trying to be kind about it. But to hear the incessant complaints and not one real word of
bettyellen
May 2013
#118
The other poster's point boils down to "the grass is always greener."
Threedifferentones
May 2013
#160
actually, lots of guys keep trying, needling away. I'm really good at ignoring them, but I know it
bettyellen
May 2013
#173
I never said repulsive, but your hostility IS pretty darned off putting. As is your complete
bettyellen
May 2013
#171
Do you really have people trying to force friendship on you? That's sort of bizarre! I don't find
bettyellen
May 2013
#107
Amen to that--"some people don't interact with others unless there's something in it for them"nt
raccoon
May 2013
#114
I think people find me odd because I just like listening to people. Love when they share stories and
bettyellen
May 2013
#172
yes. which proves the point. most (all?) people don't associate with people unless
HiPointDem
May 2013
#236
I'm perplexed by the idea that anyone could be attracted to someone they don't like.
redqueen
May 2013
#191
Oh I can. Usually not assholes, but occasionally people I could care less about or mesh with can
bettyellen
May 2013
#195
Oh well yeah, I can find them attractive... I just could never actually want to have sex with them.
redqueen
May 2013
#196
I'm talking about wanting to have sex with them, but kinda knowing it's only about some weird spark
bettyellen
May 2013
#197
No Not at all! I am part of the welcome wagon. After 10 posts you will be able to start you own
hrmjustin
May 2013
#203
Doesn't she know that management complained? Your manager or someone should have explained this
bettyellen
May 2013
#225
Indeed. Thank you for sharing this as it seems more common than people talk about.
uppityperson
May 2013
#43
hate to tell you, but that's what i thought until i hit 58. the quality of the fat changes &
HiPointDem
May 2013
#132
I can pick up barbells with my butt. It was just a phrase indicating humor about my body.
uppityperson
May 2013
#133
Yes, but unless you married a man much younger than you, he is having some of the exact same issues.
retread
May 2013
#69
It depends on the woman. Sometimes changing hormonal levels decrease interest in sex to minimal
uppityperson
May 2013
#45
I agree, I am in my late fifties and have not lost interest in sex. A pill is not required.
Nika
May 2013
#56
i wish we could trade. i'm not much interested in sex & would like to have a male friend who
HiPointDem
May 2013
#134
It depends. There are lots of women who feel they are missing out on something,...
Spitfire of ATJ
May 2013
#20
Doesn't sound to me like the women you're describing have a problem with becoming aroused.
redqueen
May 2013
#22
"Some feminists are lesbians, and we are very open minded about having sex with women."
Spitfire of ATJ
May 2013
#103
It might be kind of fun for the hubby & me, I admit my sex drive is not what it used to be.....
peacebird
May 2013
#26
Sex is over rated. I could never understand why some people, male and female,
darkangel218
May 2013
#71
Yes, even just people with low sex drives... just ignored, or worse, pathologized.
redqueen
May 2013
#152
My guess is that if a pill like the one suggested in the OP is manufactured,
KitSileya
May 2013
#154
No; I love sex and view it as a gift, and as a way of attaining and giving pleasure.
Zorra
May 2013
#73
For me, a pill to increase my interest in sex might induce uncontrollable nymphomania.
Botany
May 2013
#75
goldie hawn? nah, she just has good plastic surgery. lots of it. and starting to be less
HiPointDem
May 2013
#135
FYI: sorta flirting, generally means being a nice (instead of rude) person... many of us are rude
bettyellen
May 2013
#229
As a 20-something, there are women over 50 that I find physically attractive
Hippo_Tron
May 2013
#211
Men: if there were a pill that made you interested in things other than sex, would you take it?
BlueStreak
May 2013
#104
If I lost interest in sex, I'd most definitely take a pill in order to reestablish the interest.
Sekhmets Daughter
May 2013
#105
"having a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle" - this language erases asexual people
redqueen
May 2013
#140
Okay. The one percent of the population that is asexual are all happy and fulfilled.
Sekhmets Daughter
May 2013
#144
These creams have been on the market for years now. I doubt one woman venting will dent their sales.
redqueen
May 2013
#148
I don't believe a pill that would enhance or reactivate a woman's libido
Sekhmets Daughter
May 2013
#194
That seems obvious right? Having a sex drive doesnt mean you will have sex with anyone who asks
stevenleser
May 2013
#223
***Some seem to be saying women shouldn't be allowed to choose whether they have this or not.***
Sekhmets Daughter
May 2013
#228
this reminds me of the "spurious" spanish fly ads in 1970s porno mags we
arely staircase
May 2013
#117
I have been a sex fiend since I was in my teens-nothing has changed! Except..
dorkzilla
May 2013
#137
Sex is part of a relationship. So if I had a problem, w/no intrst in sex...
Honeycombe8
May 2013
#156