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Coventina

(28,061 posts) Sun Dec 17, 2023, 12:50 PM Dec 2023

Being a straight woman is uniquely challenging...... [View all]

Because you have to try and find a mate amongst those who are your only common predators.

(adapted by me from an anonymous meme on the internet)

Full disclosure about me: I present as straight but identify as demisexual.

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Being a straight woman is uniquely challenging...... [View all] Coventina Dec 2023 OP

What is demisexual ? Just a question no judgment. Srkdqltr Dec 2023 #1

A person who has no sexual desire until an emotional bond is formed. Coventina Dec 2023 #2

Ok thank you . Srkdqltr Dec 2023 #4

I was not at all offended by your question! Coventina Dec 2023 #7

What I find amazing is how many I don't find sexually appealling... LiberalFighter Dec 2023 #5

One of Katharine Hepburn's comments about marriage: "how can you sleep with a man in the room" Walleye Dec 2023 #3

I hear you. I am a heterosexual male, and I find that many males are crude. John1956PA Dec 2023 #6

kicking for the evening crowd Coventina Dec 2023 #8

Hi, area51 Dec 2023 #9

Very cool! I think you are the only one I've ever "met" Coventina Dec 2023 #10