(November 25, 2017 at 4:31 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Hormone imbalance/deficinecy is a real thing, it isn't something I'm making up, if that's what you are wondering. There are medically standard, normal levels of sex hormones, and they can be checked with a simple blood test. I've had to get my levels checked multiple times for fertility treatments to be sure everything is working normal. Besides fertility, these hormones play an important role in sexual function, sex drive, energy level, mood, etc. And if something is not within normal range, like projesterone or testosterone, a person can take supplemental hormones to correct the levels. It's a real medical issue.
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I'm not saying asexuality is caused by a hormone problem, I'm just speculating the possibility of it.... just taking a guess. I could be totally wrong of course. But if it is that, you seem to be saying we shouldn't acknowledge it as such. That's where I disagree. It should be acknowledged bc hormone deficiency/imbalance is a medical issue and if someone has it, it may be something the person chooses to have corrected. I'm not saying they have to, or that they are immoral if they dont. It's entirely their choice.
I have to agree with CL on this one. Disinterest in sex doesn't have to be a problem or issue but it could become a problem if it impinges on one's ability to form intimate or romantic relationships. If your partner wants sex and you don't, issues could arise. And really the first thing to be done is get a medical consult to see if your hormones are out of whack.
CL is also correct that sex hormones don't just govern sex drive but other things too.
On the other hand, if a low or absent sex drive doesn't bother you or affect your ability to lead the life that you want to lead and you're not bothered by any other symptoms of hormonal imbalance, then as far as I'm concerned it's fine to leave well enough alone.
-Teresa
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