[NSFW] Sex isn't a necessity for me, and I feel out of place because of this. Anyone else understand?

I think we are forging new territory now that conversations about sex become more frequent, less taboo, and people start describing their own sexual preferences and how they differ from what we have so long heard of as the "norm." I have high drive but am not attracted to anything. Very confusing. It basically just results in a lot of need and craving, but nobody or thing to direct the need towards, so very frustrating.

I read some article in the past month about how sexual orientation in rats or some other lab animal can be taught. I wonder if all of these odd sexual preferences are something that is taught in humans as well. There is a great backlash against this in the LGBT community because having their preferences respected is a fight they have battled long and hard for, but for me,,, I didn't choose to not have an outlet anywhere for my desires. I can see in my life how that would have come about as a personal inclination. I have also, yet to meet, any gay friends who haven't confided in me, some sort of defining encounter, or lacking in parental roles, that helped to push them towards the LGBT spectrum of things.

Then there are the people who only want crazy wild stuff and cannot feel into it unless that is present, also which is probably due to some sort of training or encounter.

I think what really needs to happen, is we stop spouting off about normal, and shaming anyone who doesn't conform. Sex is only between the parties involved, and should be a mutual consensual thing. If you are into it, if you aren't into it but okay with it, great. Not into it, and the other person isn't okay with that, you might have problems. But see I don't think this is just about sex, this covers everyday interactions with everyone.

Sorry I wasn't too helpful, I am just annoyed with people who keep asking me if I want them to set me up with someone. I don't really hit it off with people, ever and trying to figure out why, if I am just suppressing a latent inclination or something is frustrating.

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