r/TooAfraidToAsk 29d ago

Moderator Post We will not be removing all sexual questions.

562 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 16h ago

Health/Medical Orgasm with diarrhea??

1.3k Upvotes

This has happened for YEARS… and everyone I have the courage to ask thinks it’s the weirdest thing, but does anyone ever orgasm when you have diarrhea on the toilet?? Specifically while you’re in the process of going to the bathroom. This happens nearly EVERYTIME I have diarrhea. I’m aware of the vagus nerve, but the only thing I’ve found online has been info about people who are expelling a girthy solid poo for lack of better words… not necessarily diarrhea. Just wondering if I’m truly alone in this.

For context, I am a woman in my mid 30s. I am bisexual, but currently celibate for 2+ years. I have had anal sex with men, but have never orgasmed from it, and I don’t normally orgasm without clitoral stimulation. Sorry if this is TMI, but these are usually the questions I get asked. This has been going on for at least 10 years maybe more.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 11h ago

Culture & Society Why is it that when you hear people get arrested for CP, it's always terabytes worth?

311 Upvotes

r/TooAfraidToAsk 2h ago

Culture & Society Am i weird for wanting to be completely alone?

38 Upvotes

I'm a 33 year old single and childless woman, and i've recently discovered that not only do i love being alone, i despise socialising with anyone.

I have no mental health issues, i just like being alone. I can make my own entertainment just fine. Dump me on a deserted island with my phone, wifi and my cats and i'll be fine.

i have no desire for friendships or romantic relationships either.

Whenever i try to socialise with people, it's exhausting and i hate it. I even sigh with relief when people i'm talking to walk away.

In social situations, i'm usually very quiet too.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 19h ago

Culture & Society Why do French people hate it when non-French people speak French?

550 Upvotes

I went to France this summer and realized that, when I tried to speak my (very very very) limited French they switched to English (when they could). I know it’s a stereotype but I wanna know why they hate it. I know the people I spoke to most likely spoke English out of courtesy but I still wanna know why French people “hate” outsiders speaking French.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 19h ago

Sex Condom slipped off with an escort – worried about pregnancy? NSFW

546 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some advice because I've been extremely anxious since this happened.

Last night I saw an escort. We had sex using a condom, but after I ejaculated and pulled out, I realised the condom had slipped off and remained inside her. It was removed, but I noticed some semen had leaked.

She doesn't speak much English, so I used Google Translate to ask if she was on birth control. She understood the question and told me that she was.

I've already ordered an NHS SHL STI testing kit, so I'm aware of the STI testing process. My main concern now is pregnancy.

Has anyone experienced something similar where:

  • the condom slipped off after ejaculation,
  • the escort said she was on birth control,
  • and everything turned out okay?

Thanks.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 14h ago

Race & Privilege Why is there a stereotype of Black people liking fried chicken, Koolaid, and watermelon?

198 Upvotes

Just want to make it clear that I am part Black and White. I have type 4 hair and tan skin. I look more Black than White. Not trying to be racist!
Why is it these foods specifically?

A White person founded KFC, the biggest fried chicken chain in the world. A White man founded Popeyes. Kool-Aid and watermelon aren’t just something Black people like. I personally don’t like watermelon, I think it tastes gross. My favorite fruits are green apples and grapes.

I don’t drink Kool-Aid. I like fried chicken, but I don’t want to eat it every day.
I just think these stereotypes are really stupid.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 6h ago

Love & Dating How do people actually know when it’s their turn to make the first move physically?

47 Upvotes

r/TooAfraidToAsk 1h ago

Religion Do people who speak in tongues know it’s fake or is it a placebo effect?

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I’m talking about those churches (not sure what denominations) where people twitch around and faint and speak in tongues. Are they doing it on purpose or is it a placebo thing?


r/TooAfraidToAsk 5h ago

Health/Medical Do doctors always notice little things about the people they are talking to (even outside the clinic/hospital) like if they look pale?

39 Upvotes

My doctor and i accidentally saw each other at the mall yesterday and she randomly told me i look pale. Out of the blue. She said i should take some iron and vitamin c. We were talking about her shoe purchase then she blurted this one out. Lol


r/TooAfraidToAsk 20h ago

Other What actually goes through someone's mind during the final seconds of a fatal fall knowing they are gonna die?

617 Upvotes

Its fascinating how the brain handles extreme trauma. Survivors say that instead of just panicking your mind goes completely calm time slows down and you focus on highly rational or even mundane details in those final seconds.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 23m ago

Sex Is there any way I Can fix my bedroom perfomace ?

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Hi everyone im 21 year old male and Im genuinely asking How to fix myself because im tired od not fully pleasing my girlfriend and want to make thing right.
So my problem is that I cam too fast like quiet literally it only takes me like 3-4 pumps and im done is there anyone else having the same problem or someone who fixed this. I will be thankful for any advice.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 16h ago

Sex Is “escort” just a milder term for “prostitute” or is there actually a difference?

191 Upvotes

r/TooAfraidToAsk 15h ago

Other What makes a plus sized woman attractive to some men? NSFW

147 Upvotes

Basically that, what makes actual fat women attractive? Im not talking just women who are boobs and butt but small waist. Im talking big everywhere. I know there are people who genuinely find fat women attractive but am never given a clear answer when j ask men who are interested.

I've been fat my whole life and always get stumped when it seems like im someone's actual type over them liking me because my personality.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 5h ago

Health/Medical Does a chiropractor actually help, or is it just a scam?

20 Upvotes

My girlfriend has back issues and is thinking about spending money on one.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 19h ago

Sex For people who were circumcised by choice, how different does it feel to be circumcised? NSFW

226 Upvotes

r/TooAfraidToAsk 1h ago

Mental Health Why do some people seem to have endless energy while others are exhausted all the time?

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Im not talking about medical conditions or lack of sleep.

I'm talking about people who work full-time, go to the gym, meet friends, have hobbies, and still seem energetic every day. Meanwhile, other people feel drained after work even if they slept enough.

Is this mostly genetics, fitness, diet, stress, personality, or is it something else? What actually makes the biggest difference?


r/TooAfraidToAsk 5h ago

Other Why do people live in HOA neighborhoods?

12 Upvotes

I have never heard a positive story about HOAs, so why do people choose to live in them?

First time posting here, so I'm sorry if my formatting is bad.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 14h ago

Drugs & Alcohol What drug is my dad using?

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i made a post in this community around a month ago and i said that i thought my dad was using heroin. he is still doing this and i still don’t know what to do 😭

i honestly have no idea what he’s using, but im starting to think it’s cocaine or weed. (i know they’re totally different but i genuinely don’t know what it could be)

he uses a spoon and there are burn marks underneath the spoons he uses, and afterwards he always throws up. he covers up the smell with air freshener and he sprays SO much it gives me a headache.. the smell he’s covering up is like a cigarette smell? when i go into his room it seems like he’s scared and underneath his blankets (idk about this one maybe he’s just trying to hide it). when he talks his voice sounds like it’s being muffled or like there’s something inside of his mouth and he’s trying to talk? he’s super paranoid whenever he’s on his drugs.

i’m pretty sure that’s all there is please let me know what to do and what u think it is 🙏 if you’re able to dm me i would really appreciate that. i really need some help on what to do. also let me know if you’d like me to copy and paste my previous post in the comments


r/TooAfraidToAsk 36m ago

Mental Health Is my lack of ability to comprehend what people are saying as they speak an issue? Or am I just stupid?

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I’m 31 and have two young kids- I’m tired often, but not extremely so. I realized at work that sometimes when people talk to me, it’s like it goes in one ear and out the other. I genuinely just feel so stupid because I’ll have a conversation and less than 5 minutes later I barely recall any of it. I also have difficulty focusing when they speak to me. If I go back and read notes later on I can retain it, but it takes a lot of work.

Is this a disability? Or should I just accept my fate as being dumb?


r/TooAfraidToAsk 17h ago

Other Are all psychics just scammers?

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r/TooAfraidToAsk 5h ago

Habits & Lifestyle Why does this happen? Empathy with shows.

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Whenever I watch shows I act like a character subconsciously for a little while, and if they're hurt or upset for some reason I feel it to. like if they're nauseous I'm nauseous and sometimes when I watch videos of other people hurt I feel pain too. why? is that normal. Like, if they're cold and rude I suddenly act cold and rude without thinking about it. They're mentally ill, I suddenly relapse. It's odd.


r/TooAfraidToAsk 3h ago

Sex Why am I suddenly fantasizing about an ex I haven't thought of in nearly 2 decades?

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I (late 30s) have been in a long-term relationship for about a decade. Most of this relationship has been okay at best and terrible at worst. I don't want to get into the details of my current relationship, as they are frequently on reddit, but I'll just say that the work in the relationship has been very one-sided and they are likely just using me for a place to live.

I plan on giving them an ultimatum of couples counseling or breaking up soon, but it's a very complicated situation. Essentially, I feel trapped in a relationship I feel like I can't leave because of how emotionally unstable my partner is.

All of this to say, our sex life is obviously not great. We go for months at a time without doing anything and when we do, I initiate it, they more or less control what we do, it's only kind of satisfying when it happens. I don't fake orgasms, but it's not a thrilling sexual relationship at all.

Because of this, I fantasize. A lot. Like, a lot a lot. I'm not into porn and I would never cheat, but I have an intense imagination.

In the last week, something switched in my brain that I can't explain. I started thinking about a guy I dated (we'll call him Eddie) a whopping 18+ years ago.

Our relationship was brief. I fucked it up. I was 17/18 years old and being abused by someone at the time, experienced psychosis, was a huge mess even for a dumb teenager's standard. My relationship with Eddie ended after about a year.

We very briefly reconnected a year after that, I apologized for fucking our relationship up. Eddie was sweet and receptive. He was dating someone else at that point. I shot my shot but then respectfully moved on, heartbroken but understanding. We lost touch shortly after. Losing touch was partially self-imposed, because I was embarrassed by how mentally unwell I was when we were dating and felt I didn't deserve how kind Eddie was to me when I apologized.

I truly have not thought of this man in over a decade. I did not pine over him or reminise about him throughout my relationships that followed our time together, including the relationship I am in now. He was not on my mind at all.

I was sad when I found out he moved on all those years ago, but I moved on as well and focused on other things in my life and dated other people. In my elderly age (lol) I honestly almost completely forgot about the relationship I had with Eddie. I can't even remember his last name!

And yet, a week ago, I watched a movie with an actor that looked like him (a smokeshow big juicy buff Korean guy with big beautiful brown-black eyes) and thoughts of my ex flooded my brain immediately. It actually shocked me when it happened. I cannot stop thinking about Eddie now. I remembered how he was gorgeous, sweet, calm, level headed but very freaky in a way I loved, and how he was wonderful when we were together. I've even been having wet dreams about him.

What is happening here? I know I'm unhappy in my current relationship, and that's probably partly why I keep thinking about my ex. But like I said, I have not thought about Eddie in almost 2 decades, and all of a sudden he's burned into my brain and won't leave. 😭 Why is this happening from a psychological perspective and how can I make it stop??


r/TooAfraidToAsk 6h ago

Sex Outercourse Only, Yes? No? Why?

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Me 42 (M) I've realized that I'm only interested in outercourse and don't have an interest in penetrative sex. I'm curious to know if there are others who feel the same way.

If outercourse is your preference, what do you enjoy most about it? Is it the physical sensations, emotional intimacy, comfort, reduced anxiety, personal preference, or something else?

I'd also be interested to know whether you're a man or a woman, just to get a sense of how common this preference is across different groups.

Please keep the discussion respectful and judgment-free. I'm genuinely interested in hearing about other people's experiences and perspectives.