From my point of view it kind of proves my point. Why would I endure decades of loneliness with an insufferable libido with the only consolation ending up with a woman when I’m in my fifties.

sex with friends

If I could just have sex with my friends I wouldn’t have considered chemical castration.

I am not punishing myself, I am relieving myself.

Well I just wanted to ask people if I should tell my parents. But things kind of sidetracked.

It’s a pride thing. But who knows if the T blocking measures truly are that detrimental I might consider it.

What you’re really seeking in your heart of hearts is companionship, love, and romantic fulfillment.

No. No, I ain’t. I’m aromantic. I don’t feel like that towards other people. A relationship feels like a compromise to me. Always has been.

As for the drop in T and its effects. I’ll discuss it with my psychiatrist, thanks for the info.

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You know at the very least you could answer the question before passing judgement.

Edit: why are you guys booing me? This is c/AskLemmy

Well I don’t want kids and I’m pretty sure I’m aromantic (not to be confused with asexual). So either way the damage is marginal.

Edit: Okay you’ve edited your original comment quite a bit. I dunno no horniness, means no sexual desires, means no distractions means more focus on doing the things I like.

Well the guy said he thought it was a little too soon to be talking about total castration, hence he recommended me some other medications first. (To which I have forgotten the names of now)

Just because you’ve been unsuccessful so far doesn’t mean you’re forever alone.

It’s bit a of a personal rabbit hole to get into here in Lemmy. But let’s just say it’s more than just being alone.

Removing your libido won’t keep you from being lonely.

I am not lonely, though. I am quite socially active. I have a ton of hobbies (I dance, I climb, I golf, I skateboard, I also go to the gym ALOT, I am also part of a board of a social club) I just don’t want to be attracted to women anymore, basically.

You say you were in therapy for 7 years. What kind? Was it all with the same therapist?

Mostly CBT, but also “regualr” therapy. Three different psychologists.

You say you’ve been unsuccessful in dating. What does that mean?

To but it blankly I am still a virgin. And I feel unlovable. Whether successful or not successful at this point. I feel like I don’t want to have any sort of relationship anymore because I feel like it just won’t give me any salvation.

Sorta. My psychiatrist has recommended me to try some different medications first. But he’s pretty open to the idea.