Asexual and OCD?

[Karalin]

Hello humans, so this is kind of like a major question. I feel like I’m asexual. I’m not attracted to sex and I don’t really feel like I’d be comfortable naked in front of others or others naked in front of me. I’ve never seen sex as interesting, and to me the closest I want to get someone is cuddling in FULL CLOTHES watching like a movie or Netflix. I just read though that OCD can cause this. And I was like what? Because I don’t have any OCD or anxiety related to sex really, so I feel I could be ace with OCD. I’m just wondering is that possible. Or do you think it’s just my OCD. But if you don’t like asexual people or have negative views about me potentially being Ace, then please do not comment down below if your just trying to spread hate. Please tell me though what you think.

[Mabelocd]

I believe people with OCD come in all the standard flavors, so of course you could be asexual. Many people have OCD connected to sexuality. They fear being gay when they're straight or vice versa. They may fear being asexual when they're not. No one can tell you how or if to express love. If you are at peace with your identity, my personal, non- professional opinion is that your sexuality is probably not related to OCD. If it causes you anxiety or you obsess over it you might want to take a look at OCD being a factor.

Remember, too, that there is no law that we all have to pick a category to fall into this very minute and stick with it forever. You may- or may not- become more interested in sex in the future. Either way is clearly for you alone to decide.

[Karalin in reply to Mabelocd]

Thank you so much for the helpful advice

[DeathtoOCD]

It is certainly possibly, there are people who have HOCD and are actually gay. OCD has nothing to do with your sexuality it's all about thoughts so yes, you could be.