u/ThrowRA_poetic

I (20f) recently realized that it isn’t “normal” to be completely repulsed by the idea of sex, head, etc. I’ve had some really bad sexual experiences and SA in my past so I figured that feeling would disappear when I finally dated a good guy. Unfortunately, I just broke up with the most wonderful man last week, partially because of my feelings on sex. I was attracted to him romantically and physically, but anything beyond a passionate makeout just did not interest me. I realized I could go my entire life a virgin and be fine. I talked to some friends, and they all told me they couldn’t imagine being a “forever virgin” which is when I realized that I was different. However, coming to this realization has been really hard for two reasons.

1, I can’t find a label that seems to fit me or anyone who feels the same way. I’m not at all aromantic and I don’t hate the idea of sex as a concept, I just don’t ever want to have it. Being label-less and not having a community has made this exponentially harder.

2, I worry that I will never be able to have romance or marriage as a straight woman. I know I live in a very conservative/Christian area so there are a lot more different people in the world than who is around me, but I don’t know a single straight man who would EVER marry a woman he couldn’t have regular sex with. It’s just really hard to know that I may not be able to get married or experience true love because of my sexual orientation.

Honestly, all I’m looking for here is maybe someone who relates or feels the same way. I don’t even know if I’m in the right forum for this but I didn’t know where else to go. Any advice would be appreciated as well. This has been a tough realization for me and I’d really just like to know I’m not alone.

Hello! I’m wanting to get something in Tengwar tattooed, but I’m not certain how to go about translating it. I want it to say “There and back again”, how would this be written in Tengwar? Tysm in advance!

Hi all! I’ve been struggling with whiteheads/closed comedones lately and nothing I do is seeming to work. I’ve trying salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, and pimple patches. Unfortunately, they’ve only gotten more inflamed and painful. I know I’m not supposed to puncture or squeeze them, so what else can I do to get them to go away?

Edit: To be more specific, I have pretty normal skin with a slight tendency to be dry. I wash my face twice a day, once with regular CeraVe and once with acne control. I use rotating salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide as needed when I get pimples. Up until about 6 months ago I’ve never really gotten any acne, so no idea what happened there.