I Wish "Making Love" Had Never Been Shriveled And Freeze Dried Into Just A Euphemism For Sexual Intercourse

I wish "Making Love" had never been shriveled and freeze dried into just a euphemism for sexual intercourse

As an aroace person who is mildly disgusted by the thought of being the object of someone else's sexual desire, I wish 'Making love' could also be understood as:

Cooking someone's favorite dinner, especially when you know they've had a hard day.

Reading bedtime stories aloud to each other, even as adults.

Going for long walks together, just to be in each other's presence.

Taking out the garbage for someone, even when it's not "your turn"

Mailing them a handwritten letter, with whimsical doodles in the margins.

Being vulnerable with someone, and telling them when you are sad, or hurting.

Snuggling, nonsexually, when taking a nap.

Coming up with a private joke that makes you laugh, and bewilders everyone else

Singing together, while doing chores (Yard work shanties could be a thing)

Etc., etc., etc.

In other words, All the actions that lead to a strong, loving, emotional bond with someone (literally Making Love out of friendship)... And yes, for allosexual people, that can include sexual intercourse that brings physical pleasure to all the people involved. But I wish that wasn't the only thing it meant, these days.

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