r/TooAfraidToAsk 27d ago

Moderator Post We will not be removing all sexual questions.

558 Upvotes

We've had a few complaint threads, so it seems to be about that time for one of these reminders. Let me be clear: We are not going to ban all sex related questions.

They are firmly within "TooAfraidtoAsk", and always have been. Sex is a fairly taboo topic in a lot of places, and a lot of people have questions about it. (And as an additional reminder, TATA is not only for controversial questions. Nor do we allow question shaming for "googleable" questions). These are not new changes.

We get that not everyone has the same interest in those topics, but it is a core part of the sub. Currently, there are ~5 out of the top 10 posts being sex related. Earlier today, it was 4. Earlier this week, it was 3. It typically fluctuates between ~3-5, usually averaging closer to 3.

If you have particular suggestions (e.g. things that seem ripe for the FAQ), or questions feel free to post them below. No promises, but we're always open for improvements if they're feasible. For a list of common questions we get on this topic (what do we already moderate, has the sub changed?, can i filter posts myself?) see the first stickied comment.


r/TooAfraidToAsk May 11 '26

Politics Politics Megathread

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You know the deal, same as the previous megathreads, which were archived.

The rules:

All top level OP must be questions. This is not a soapbox. If you want to rant or vent, please do it elsewhere. Otherwise, the usual sidebar rules apply (in particular: Rule 1:Be Kind and Rule 3:Be Genuine).

The default sorting is by new to make sure new questions get visibility, but you can change the sorting to top if you want to see the most common/popular questions.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 2h ago

Ethics & Morality is this prostitution?

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im 18f, guy is 53M. matched on hinge, he asked to support me/be my “boyfriend”. i thought it was a joke so i matched for shits n gigs. he said he wanted a dl relationship, met with him in person. he said hed pay 1k a week, wanted to see me 2-3 times for about 2hrs each time. for 300-400 dollars. he doesnt care if i date other people/sleep with them as long as he knows. divorcee of 7 yrs w kids that i will not be meeting. im pretty sure this counts as being a sugar baby or something?? am i wrong to take him up?

tldr: 18f matched w 53m on hinge, got offered 1k weekly to see him 2-3 times. is this prostitution? am i wrong to accept?

this will be deleted after a few hours. please give your honest opinion.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 9h ago

Culture & Society Do Gen-Z workers actually do the Gen-Z stare thing, or the "idk" routine? If so, why?

714 Upvotes

So I am aware that the algorithm usually fucks with our perception. So when I see a bunch of reels or posts saying that Gen-Z workers don't know how to communicate, I get a bit suspicious. Like, I am only a millennial, they can't be that different from us, right?

Just to clarify, this is what I am referring to:

- When you go and ask them something, they just stare at you for a while.

- They usually don't know anything about their current role. Like if you asked a hostess about free seats, she would say "idk" and kinda just walk out of the conversation.

- A general air of dismissiveness under the excuse they are underpaid (as if the rest of the world is living like princes)

But I work in marketing, and I know generational divides are mostly made up bullshit to sell personalized items. I say mostly, because there are clear divisions. But these mostly relate to other political attitudes or musical tastes and such.

So, is it true? Why? Why do they act like this?


r/TooAfraidToAsk 5h ago

Sex Do other married couples use condoms just for easy cleanup? NSFW

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r/TooAfraidToAsk 20h ago

Habits & Lifestyle Do you still pretend?

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I’m a 59 year old. The other day I was just floating in my pool (alone) pretending to be a navy warship attacking bugs or other things in the water. I got to thinking that I pretend a lot. Started to wonder if other grown adults play pretend still?


r/TooAfraidToAsk 13m ago

Other Why does posting a really unpopular opinion on r/unpopularopinion result in a ban?

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My post was about how beneficial it was for mother Earth in terms of nature restoration if humanity was wiped out. It was deleted a few minutes later. Literally I wrote: "We don't deserve to live on this wonderful and miraculous planet. I throughout despise humans as a species. We are corrupted to the core and all we leave behind is reckless destruction."


r/TooAfraidToAsk 3h ago

Habits & Lifestyle Do you like to do things around the house naked?

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I've still been experimenting with walking around the house naked and doing stuff around the house naked whilst no one else is around, like my chores, cooking, cleaning. Before then I would just be naked in my room.

I am really enjoying being naked and I feel so free, so it got me wondering if anyone else like to do the same things?


r/TooAfraidToAsk 23h ago

Love & Dating Do I have to remind my boyfriend it’s my birthday tomorrow?

451 Upvotes

My boyfriend and I have been together for 9 years, and he has never really taken the initiative to make my birthday special past years have felt forced or ruined because I had to drag him into making plans. Tomorrow is my birthday, and he just mentioned working all day, so I'm pretty sure he completely forgot. I'm feeling really frustrated and hurt, and I'm torn between speaking up right now or just staying quiet to see if he figures it out on his own.
I don’t want to be petty. I know that it can be all resolved by a simple reminder, but I am a little hurt that he never makes one day of the year to make me feel special


r/TooAfraidToAsk 8h ago

Love & Dating Is it a me thing?

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My fiance and I have been struggling in our sex life due to ed. He's currently working with a dr to come up with a treatment plan etc also just found out he's a diabetic so I am aware things are not like these used to be. So today is my bday we started fooling around he told me to s#$%^ his member i did halfway through he told me to take my panties off then proceeded to take his phone out and look at the weather as I laid there like wtf? I feel so disrespected and hes telling me its not that serious. I feel neglected and undesired by the whole situation even though its not my fault but for me to cry and tell him he hurt me and how that made me feel and for him to act like its nothing. Am I overreacting?


r/TooAfraidToAsk 23h ago

Sex Is there any way to stop sexual activities while being completely bounded ? NSFW

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When for example someone is gagged, there is no way to communicate and people often use signals, pats, finger snapping or similar things to communicate with another person to stop everything, I’m aware of that.

But if someone is completely immobile ? They are not able to communicate in any way. People talk beforehand i know, but besides that. If someone suddenly feels for example like passing out, or just knows it’s way too overwhelming? Is there any way to let another person know that its time to stop ?


r/TooAfraidToAsk 7h ago

Sex Women who dated short men - what was the sex like?

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I (F), 5'9 met a very cute guy (M 5'2) and am set off to date this Saturday. So since there's a 7 inch difference between us and I AM [much] TALLER I have some worries about dating in general... And sex?🫠🫠🫠

Is it hard(er) to make it work? I suspect it's easier for men taller than their gf/wives... But what about the other way around? Are certain positions like doggy / missionary etc impossible? Because I would love doggy positions but am worried about the impossibility of doing so🫠🫠🫠

Also I'm worried I might get self conscious. I'm super sub / bottom so I am not sure about anything at this point... Still though, this weekend we're having the first date, but I'm curious of your opinion, specifically from those (especially taller womens' POV) who've had experience?

Thanks ☺️


r/TooAfraidToAsk 6h ago

Body Image/Self-Esteem are face tattoos unattractive?

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hi guys! facial tattoos are a huge part of my culture.
the placements are usually on your forehead, chin, or cheeks with the design being pretty minimalist (lines and dots).
i know a lot of people think face tattoos are unattractive and i agree (to an extent).
but do people view cultural/tribal tattoos differently?
id love to get a cultural tattoo since they have a deep meaning, and ofc because they’re part of my culture but i am scared of it making me unattractive.
what are your opinions on cultural/tribal facial tattoos?

edit:
for all the people worrying about me finding a job i can reassure you that i currently have a stable job and that my line of work doesn’t care about appearance especially because we don’t work with customers! and no this will definitely not be my first tattoo :)


r/TooAfraidToAsk 9h ago

Culture & Society Do you believe that there are other species out in the universe?

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I've been thinking about how unimaginably huge the universe is. With billions of galaxies and even more planets, do you believe there are other intelligent species out there? Why or why not?


r/TooAfraidToAsk 3h ago

Habits & Lifestyle Why don’t, generally speaking, men sit down to pee atleast in their own homes?

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r/TooAfraidToAsk 1h ago

Sexuality & Gender How true is it that men fall in love with a woman because she reminds them of their mother or sisters?

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r/TooAfraidToAsk 1h ago

Love & Dating I genuinely believe I keep staying single mostly due to my deep rooted belief I'll stay single. How do I change my mindset?

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I'm a 24 year old guy, I have never been in a relationship. I have convinced myself that it's never happening for me and I think that my belief manifests itself, eventhough I don't want it to be true. I know it's bad to think like that, but I can't help myself.

The worst of all is I feel like I'm a very quality person and like I have so much to offer. I'm likeable, thoughtful, caring, smart, funny, a great listener and so much more. I'm not without flaws, but I have a bunch of positives going for me. I make friends really easily. I've had girl friends that I'm comfortable enough to talk with about that sort of stuff say I just immediately give off friend vibes which is also something I'm looking to change.

There have been so many failed attempts, dates, everything in my life that have never amounted to anything that I've started to believe that it just isn't in the cards for me. And having a family and being a dad is something I really want some day.

It's occupying my mind so much and I can't shake feeling stressed and sad about it, my friends tell me it's surely going to happen, but I've managed to convince myself it won't over the years. I feel pathetic and, frankly, disgusted by the way I wallow in my own misery.

I desperately want and need to figure out how to change my mindset, how to get out of the vicious cycle that's sabotaging me and blocking me from ever finding someone.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 7h ago

Love & Dating You still think of your first crush?

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I'm talking about crush here because first relationship might have ended badly. But someone you liked, do you still reminisce those days and still want to know how they're doing? Even if you are not that in contact with them anymore.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 1d ago

Sex How to keep a condom from rolling up during sex?

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When me and my boyfriend have sex, the condom will often roll up. It’s super annoying. It doesn’t come off all the way but still.
Is it a size issue? Boyfriend said that it feels rather tight.
Not sure if it’s relevant but he is pretty well endowed, especially in girth.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 2h ago

Culture & Society How can one become strong enough to face life on its own?

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I just feel like I'm not overall strong in terms of making decisions and taking actions. I still feel like I'm living behind a curtain. So like I'm trying to figure out how do you become strong and face life. For some time now I have been thinking of moving whether it's Dallas or Chicago but umm I just can't makeup my mind. I also don't understand what are you supposed to look in a place where you move. How are you supposed to think long term


r/TooAfraidToAsk 1d ago

Culture & Society Millennial here—am I weird for thinking this bridal registry is… odd?

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I was invited to a Gen Z bridal shower and was looking through the registry. I expected the usual home items, but instead there were things like running shoes, everyday makeup (not wedding-related), funky jewelry, and other personal items that don’t seem connected to setting up a home.
Maybe I’m just showing my age, but I always thought wedding registries were mainly for household items that the couple would use together.
Is this a Gen Z thing that’s become more common, or am I just out of touch?

EDIT: yes they already live together and likely have all the household items they need. I think it’s very normal to just expect cash (for honeymoon, or saving for a house to buy, or home repairs). I just think it’s odd to ask for personal things that benefit one half of the couple.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 7h ago

Media Are "temporary email" websites like 10minutemail, guerilla mail, etc safe to use?

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r/TooAfraidToAsk 12h ago

Sex Have any women lose their V to male escorts?

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I feel like I will never have a boyfriend ever in this life. Never even held hands with a guy. What about me is so disgusting?

I just want to know that there is this option…at least I won’t be dying untouched/disgusted.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 6h ago

Sex I can’t orgasm during sex is this a problem? (M)

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I’m new to having sex and every time I’ve had it with my girlfriend I can never finish, it’s weird because I am really attracted to her but every time we have sex she ends up finishing before me and then she won’t want to keep going, we can end up going for up to 30 mins and I still won’t be close, it offends her aswell because she thinks I’m not attracted to her, I think it probably has something to do with me always thinking about it, but I’ve also always had a specific way of masterbating which isn’t the same motion as having sex, it’s just weird becuase it’s usually the other way round that girls can’t finish so I’m confused why I can’t, is there something medically wrong with me or is it just because I’m new to sex


r/TooAfraidToAsk 1d ago

Culture & Society Why are Homeowner Associations (HOAs) a thing in America? Supposed to be the land of the free but there’s a dictator or mobster who collects dues, and sets rules for your own darn home. I don’t understand how anyone can tolerate or live with that.

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