How do you know if you're asexual Could it be past trauma that is affecting my sex drive or could it actually be that I am not sexually attracted to people of either sex?

Answer 1

no human being is asexual! duh!

Alternate Answer:

You don't state your age but it sounds as though you're certainly old enough to compare your sex drive to what you perceive is "average" or "normal." It is quite possible that you're experiencing a period of being asexual; it's the absence of desire for sexual gratification between any two people of either sex. Many factors contribute to feeling asexual during life and they can include past trauma, as you suggest, or going through major changes in life. The feeling that sex is unimportant can actually be a benefit if it generates other passions and desires (such as creative or educational drives) that you feel are more critical to your development. If feeling asexual is disturbing to you, you can practice bringing yourself to sexual satisfaction alone while you work through the issues. Having the knowledge of that pleasure can serve as a stimulant for developing relationships that will allow you to share it. Temporary suspension of sexual desire is not unusual and you may want to let yourself have the time and patience, the understanding and compassion, that are required to reduce your stress so you're accessible to others.