@athaliaslytherin replied to your post “I’m having one of those inexplicable moments where I have Feelings...”
I relate to this so much. Is that really an ace thing? That would make so much sense.
HEY I totally meant to reply to this earlier but I forget everything my apologies
anyway: at least for me, it’s partially an ace thing. some combination of my sexuality and my social-anxiety-induced hangups about perception have created this really strong neurosis in me about being perceived sexually - I don’t like the idea of anyone (other than my partner, if I have one at the moment) being able to think of me sexually or even as a sexual being. it’s silly but the thought kinda gives me the heebie-jeebies. so that has definitely had an impact on my clothing preferences and is a large part of why I don’t like to dress in ways that are typically considered sexually appealing - for example I am fairly rarely comfortable showing off any cleavage (which means I prefer crew-neck tops, because I’m pretty busty). I don’t think being ace is the only factor at play there but it’s definitely part of it.
it’s always nice to hear that someone relates though! and idk if my ramblings helped you understand yourself better in some way that’s pretty neat too. either way I’m glad I’m not the only person who feels like this!