What Nobody Tells You About Dating When Sex Isn't Your Primary Attraction | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 38
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03/13/25 • 35 min
Navigating the dating world as someone on the asexual spectrum comes with unique challenges that many dating platforms simply weren't designed to address. Drawing from decades of personal experience across various dating platforms, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really means to date when sexual attraction isn't your primary motivation.
The digital dating landscape often feels like it was built exclusively for those seeking immediate physical connections. For demi-attracted and asexual-spectrum folks who experience attraction primarily through emotional and intellectual connection, this creates a fundamental disconnect. How do you communicate your needs in a profile limited to a few hundred characters? When should you disclose your identity to potential matches? And perhaps most importantly—how do you find partners who value connection over immediate gratification?
Through my journey across mainstream apps like Hinge, Bumble, and OkCupid to more alternative platforms like FetLife, I've developed strategies for authentic communication and boundary-setting. The reality is that even when you clearly label yourself as "asexual" or "demisexual" on your profile, most people won't understand what these terms mean—and fewer still will take the initiative to educate themselves.
This episode isn't just for those on the ace spectrum. Anyone struggling with dating app frustration, communication issues, or the challenge of authentically representing themselves online will find practical insights here. I explore everything from profile creation to disclosure timing, safe sex negotiations, and finding communities where deeper connections are valued.
Whether you identify as ace, are curious about different attraction styles, or simply want to understand a different perspective on dating, this raw and unfiltered conversation provides a window into dating differently in a hookup-oriented world. Ready to rethink how you approach connection? This is your invitation to join the discussion around the kinky campfire.
Got a burning question about kink, BDSM, relationships, and/or navigating the wild world of alternative lifestyles?
Send in your questions. No topic is too taboo, no curiosity too small! We’re all making mistakes, growing, and exploring together!Submit your questions anonymously at [email protected] or slide into our DMs at Twitter-KinkyKampfire, YT-AroundtheKinkyKampfire, IG-KampfireKinksters. Let’s keep the fire going!
Come let us know what you think on IG - https://www.instagram.com/kampfirekinksters/
Navigating the dating world as someone on the asexual spectrum comes with unique challenges that many dating platforms simply weren't designed to address. Drawing from decades of personal experience across various dating platforms, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really means to date when sexual attraction isn't your primary motivation.
The digital dating landscape often feels like it was built exclusively for those seeking immediate physical connections. For demi-attracted and asexual-spectrum folks who experience attraction primarily through emotional and intellectual connection, this creates a fundamental disconnect. How do you communicate your needs in a profile limited to a few hundred characters? When should you disclose your identity to potential matches? And perhaps most importantly—how do you find partners who value connection over immediate gratification?
Through my journey across mainstream apps like Hinge, Bumble, and OkCupid to more alternative platforms like FetLife, I've developed strategies for authentic communication and boundary-setting. The reality is that even when you clearly label yourself as "asexual" or "demisexual" on your profile, most people won't understand what these terms mean—and fewer still will take the initiative to educate themselves.
This episode isn't just for those on the ace spectrum. Anyone struggling with dating app frustration, communication issues, or the challenge of authentically representing themselves online will find practical insights here. I explore everything from profile creation to disclosure timing, safe sex negotiations, and finding communities where deeper connections are valued.
Whether you identify as ace, are curious about different attraction styles, or simply want to understand a different perspective on dating, this raw and unfiltered conversation provides a window into dating differently in a hookup-oriented world. Ready to rethink how you approach connection? This is your invitation to join the discussion around the kinky campfire.
Got a burning question about kink, BDSM, relationships, and/or navigating the wild world of alternative lifestyles?
Send in your questions. No topic is too taboo, no curiosity too small! We’re all making mistakes, growing, and exploring together!Submit your questions anonymously at [email protected] or slide into our DMs at Twitter-KinkyKampfire, YT-AroundtheKinkyKampfire, IG-KampfireKinksters. Let’s keep the fire going!
Come let us know what you think on IG - https://www.instagram.com/kampfirekinksters/
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Around the Kinky Kampfire Podcast - What Nobody Tells You About Dating When Sex Isn't Your Primary Attraction | Pillow Fort Sessions EP 38
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Welcome to Around the Kinky Campfire . Grab a seat , pour a drink and let's turn up the heat . This is the podcast where we explore the wild , wonderful and sometimes wicked world of kink , bdsm and alternative lifestyles . Whether you're a seasoned player , a curious newbie or just here for the stories , we've got something for you . Join us on Thursdays on your favorite podcast pl
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