[fawltytowers93]

I think it would be really interesting to have a character come to terms with the fact that they are asexual and explore the possible areas they could go down in the afternath of this discovery e.g. depression. Its something fresh, realistic and reflective for the show.

Maybe this storyline could be carried out for Dexter?

[JamieMacdonald]

What's asexuality? Is that when you have no sexual feelings towards any gender? It could be interesting that actually, see how it pans out.

Who's Dexter by the way? lol

[fawltytowers93]

Originally Posted by JamieMacdonald

What's asexuality? Is that when you have no sexual feelings towards any gender? It could be interesting that actually, see how it pans out.

Who's Dexter by the way? lol

Yeah its when you basically have no sexual attraction to either gender. You still have emotional feelings, but you cant express yourself sexually because the thought of sexual content doesnt appeal to you in the slightest.

Dexter is Ava's son, he arrives in the new year.

[JarkdeLuxe]

It wouldn't be very dramatic would it?

[fawltytowers93]

Originally Posted by JarkdeLuxe

It wouldn't be very dramatic would it?

It can be. Some people have been resulted to depression or even suicide as a result of their desperation of wanting to change their asexual ways.

[RickWhite]

They have and then they get then pregnant like heather

[IanMandy]

I always thought that Liam Butcher would be a good candidate- he's nearly 14 so he is of the age to be attracted to girls and since he hasn't shown any signs yet, this could easily happen.

Though being related to Max and Jack may put a damper on things as they cant keep it in their pants

[los.kav]

They couldn't do it because then the character wouldn't be able to have an affair with someone or enter into a tedious love triangle.

[TLC1098]

Originally Posted by IanMandy

I always thought that Liam Butcher would be a good candidate- he's nearly 14 so he is of the age to be attracted to girls and since he hasn't shown any signs yet, this could easily happen.

Though being related to Max and Jack may put a damper on things as they cant keep it in their pants

What about Derek he has control.

[IanMandy]

Originally Posted by los.kav

They couldn't do it because then the character wouldn't be able to have an affair with someone or enter into a tedious love triangle.

Or get someone pregnant

I'd like to see it but I do agree, asexuality has a danger of not causing much drama

[fawltytowers93]

Originally Posted by IanMandy

Or get someone pregnant

I'd like to see it but I do agree, asexuality has a danger of not causing much drama

Yeah but some people react to it in very dark ways. Its not to much about the asexuality itself, its more about how the character would deal with this which would create a dramatic impact

[IanMandy]

Originally Posted by fawltytowers93

Yeah but some people react to it in very dark ways. Its not to much about the asexuality itself, its more about how the character would deal with this which would create a dramatic impact

As I said, I'd like Liam to have that story, he is a virtually clean slate, his first major story and with James on an adult contract, he'd have more time for this.

[rick182]

Dot Branning only had sex twice to conceive Nick and her aborted daughter

[fawltytowers93]

Originally Posted by rick182

Dot Branning only had sex twice to conceive Nick and her aborted daughter

Really?? I never knew this!

[Nobby Burton]

Nah.

To be honest, i refuse to believe someone is asexual unless they've had medical tests to rule out every illness associated with lack of libido.

It seems to be a new, hip way of describing yourself when you're not sexually active.

[IanMandy]

Originally Posted by rick182

Dot Branning only had sex twice to conceive Nick and her aborted daughter

I vividly remember the time when Jim took Viagra- the only ep whose duff duff featured an erection

[los.kav]

Originally Posted by IanMandy

Or get someone pregnant

I'd like to see it but I do agree, asexuality has a danger of not causing much drama

It could be done, but then you'd be asking soap writers not to concentrate on romantic entanglements, and they just don't seem to be able to do that with main characters.

[IanMandy]

Originally Posted by los.kav

It could be done, but then you'd be asking soap writers not to concentrate on romantic entanglements, and they just don't seem to be able to do that with main characters.

True!

At least asexuality would be an original story

[rick182]

Emily Bishop could well be a virgin

[los.kav]

Originally Posted by IanMandy

True!

At least asexuality would be an original story

It would be, and I don't doubt the initial story would be brilliant (obviously, if handled by certain writers). They could make it dark, they could make it compelling, they could make you really sympathize with the character... but as soon as it was over they'd be knocked up by Jack or knocking up a Mitchell a few weeks later. Unless the character left at the end of the story arc, of course.

[IanMandy]

Originally Posted by los.kav

It would be, and I don't doubt the initial story would be brilliant (obviously, if handled by certain writers). They could make it dark, they could make it compelling, they could make you really sympathize with the character... but as soon as it was over they'd be knocked up by Jack or knocking up a Mitchell a few weeks later. Unless the character left at the end of the story arc, of course.

Shame they introduced all these testosterone fuelled boys like Antler and Joey, they could have been onto something.

It would have to be a Branning boy/girl though because they are all at it like rabbits so would have a greater impact.

[los.kav]

Originally Posted by IanMandy

Shame they introduced all these testosterone fuelled boys like Antler and Joey, they could have been onto something.

It would have to be a Branning boy/girl though because they are all at it like rabbits so would have a greater impact.

I just hope they don't bring Ben back as asexual. If ever someone needed to get laid, it's that guy.

[IanMandy]

Originally Posted by los.kav

I just hope they don't bring Ben back as asexual. If ever someone needed to get laid, it's that guy.

Look what happened the last time he did that- though I'm sure he's having the time of his life now

[Harlowe]

Why would it be interesting its basically someone not having sex of any form, can't see anything thrilling or dramatic about that and sexuality type storylines are getting old if its been done once it been done loads of times, I mean unless you have a Sheldon sort of character.

[IanMandy]

Originally Posted by Harlowe

Why would it be interesting its basically someone not having sex of any form, can't see anything thrilling or dramatic about that and sexuality type storylines are getting old if its been done once it been done loads of times, I mean unless you have a Sheldon sort of character.

Yes, lets bring Sheldon into EE, make it far more interesting.

I can imagine him and Kat:

'I'm a dirty girl'

'You look perfectly hygenic'