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Fuit Gummy

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:53 am

Hello everyone.

For the past few months, I've been... Reconsidering my sexuality.
See, I'm pansexual. I like people, man, woman, trans, ect. For their
personalities, not their looks.

Well, more recently, looks have played a little bigger role for me. Sorta.
Basically, I've been a lot more attracted to women. This happens with the
seasons for about a week or two. But I've been strongly attracted to women
for about 5 months now. My random liking one gender more than the other
has never lasted this long.

I thought I'd just wait and see if it went away, well it hasn't. In fact, about 3
minutes ago I just happened to see a well-endowed man in a speedo.
I was completely disgusted. Physical appearances have never appealed
or disgusted me before. I've never cared about them. But being disgusted
by the male body kind of shocked me.

It's all confusing to me.

See, I still like people based on personality. The only difference is that
now the male body is extremely unappealing to me.

I don't know how to begin to figure this out and I don't want to
start a relationship when I don't know if this could just disappear like
it used to...

Any advice would be appreciated.
 
PostPosted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:54 pm
Thats interesting. I being pansexual as well, have been through phases like that too. But they've always just kinda gone away on their own. Some times i'd like only men for long periods of time, sometimes just women or trans or whatever. It kinda just depends on the person really. I don't honestly think you can do anything to change it, but I could be wrong. I think you just need to ride this period through and see what happens, maybe if you meet a guy you like, maybe you'll find him attractive sexual? I don't know for sure, but the only thing I think you should do is just wait it out and see if things change. smile  

JimmySpoon


Fuit Gummy

Sweet Gaian

PostPosted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:36 pm
JimmySpoon


I wonder if Dr.Phil has a topic on this?
xD

Anyways, thank you so much for replying. I'm also glad I'm not the only
one who goes through these random phases. I guess I will just let it go
off on it's own. I still won't be looking for a romance any time soon, but
still...

Again, thanks for actually taking the time to read this and reply.
;A;
 
PostPosted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:41 pm
Brommiel
JimmySpoon


I wonder if Dr.Phil has a topic on this?
xD

Anyways, thank you so much for replying. I'm also glad I'm not the only
one who goes through these random phases. I guess I will just let it go
off on it's own. I still won't be looking for a romance any time soon, but
still...

Again, thanks for actually taking the time to read this and reply.
;A;


No worries smile I do what I can to help anyone. I think if you give it even more time, you might find things change, its possible, anything is smile  

JimmySpoon


Just Emz

Romantic Lunatic

PostPosted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 6:53 am
I wouldn't really worry about it - I've never had a clear pattern of who I'm attracted to.
Just as long as when you do commit to being with someone you're happy, that's all that matters
 
PostPosted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:21 pm
You're definitely not the only one who experiences swings like that, sweetie.
//Also pansexual//
While I primarily only care about the personality of someone- looks have been a player in who I'm overall interested in lately as well.
I've also found myself preferring women over men as of lately.
I honestly think that it's normal to go through phases such as these and I think that if you like someone a lot even if you're not really fond of their appearance you should give it a go and see what happens.
&& if things don't work out- it's not the end of the world, just a learning experience.
I wish you luck~
&& if you should ever need/want to talk you can always pm me. :]
 

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:50 pm
You're worrying too much about labeling yourself.  
PostPosted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:21 pm
Just Emz
I wouldn't really worry about it - I've never had a clear pattern of who I'm attracted to.
Just as long as when you do commit to being with someone you're happy, that's all that matters
Couldn't have said it better myself. <3  

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