I’m a Solosexual. I Prefer Masturbation to Partnered Sex

Although the term’s been used on niche web forums since at least the late 90s, solosexuality drew a flurry of mainstream media interest in 2015. Back then, VICE notably—and erroneously—suggested solosexuality must entail a lack of interest in emotional connection or relationships with others. Riffing on the widespread cultural belief that masturbation is an inferior alternative to more intense and physically and emotionally fulfilling partnered sexual experiences, outsiders also often assume solosexuality i

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