AylaV
Bluelighter
MDMA is affectionate for me, not sexual. Sex HAS happened before, though, but I don't really perceive it as such. I always have fun either way! 

I realize this is an ambiguous answer, but I think it depends on your definition of "sexual". If you equate feelings of absolute closeness with sexuality, then by all means it's a sexual drug. If you view sexuality and intimacy as at odds with each other, then you'll feel that MDMA is not sexual.
I know it sounds strange to say that "sexuality" and "intimacy" could be at odds with each other since we use them synonymously, but I do think that for many people sex is about achieving a release, either for themselves or for the other person. It's a goal that they work toward, not an opportunity to simply be close to one another. MDMA is a fabulous tool for building relationships because it shows us that aspect of intimacy, where simply being with someone is euphoric. People often find this so at odds with how they've experienced romantic relationships before (e.g. mutual goal-seeking) that they find MDMA to be distinctly non-sexual. Others for whom sex is a natural consequence of that closeness find no issue with MDMA and sex.
(Note: There's nothing wrong with simply treating sex as a release -- it doesn't indicate anything "bad" about your relationship, simply that you view it from that perspective.)
Then again, there's the whole other issue of "amphetamine dick" caused by the physiological effects of the drug, but I don't think that has much to do with its psychology. 8)
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To summarize and answer your question, it's a combination of inhibition, impulsiveness, seeing and feeling as if everything is new, and lack of a sexual element in social interaction, that defines the child-like state to me. I don't attribute a lack of ulterior motives to this term, because I believe that kids are inherently selfish for purposes of survival (so will be able to have an "ulterior motive" if it's to their benefit) and that selflessness is a learned behavior. But that's an entirely different discussion.![]()
Agreed, affection and intimacy can naturally lead to sex, and in that sense, MDMA is certainly sexual, as it increases the need to be close with others. Not everyone seems to see sex as a necessary achievement/goal/end to cuddling, though. And to those people, perhaps cuddling does not seem sexual at all. For me, MDMA seems to affect my perception of intent. A sign of affection received while I'm rolling will appear to be a sign of friendship, while the same sign received while I'm sober might easily be interpreted as flirting.for me, sex is part of the continuum of affection/intimacy. so when viewed from that angle, yes, mdma is a sexual drug.
it confuses me how making out, cuddling, touching isn't sexual? while one may not end up with intercourse, it dosent mean something sexual didn't happen.
also confused about the view that childlike = non sexual. kids ARE sexual, just not in the same way as adults.
I sort of feel the same way. While sometimes, yes I can get horny but very rarely, most of the time the sexual aspect - for me at least- is really more of "If this will make you happy and roll harder then I will do it simply and honestly to enhance your roll".
There's no sexual desire in me to get a nice hard fuck or anything, rather its the desire to serve and please and make you feel overwhelming pleasure, even if the action may appear to be 'sexual' in nature.
I've had tons of discussions about this with people, I'm curious as to how many people find ecstasy to be a sexual drug? I realize it effects everyone differently so answers seem to vary greatly.
Personally, I don't find e to be sexual AT ALL. I don't think I could ever have sex on it, unless maybe it was well after I peaked. I've never felt sexual towards anyone while on ecstasy. I've wanted to and have kissed people, hugged, cuddles etc but it's definitely NOT sexual whatsoever. I've done E with my ex boyfriend plenty of times and sex has never even crossed my mind. I just wanted to hug him and be super close and snuggle, kiss, etc. Even then, it's not sexual, its not even about a physical attraction to him, or anyone I snuggle with on it.
Is it generally easier to have sex once you are coming down? I know a lot of guys can't get an erection on ecstasy either, so that wouldn't help. lol. So, for me, when people ask me if ecstasy is a sexual drug or if it makes you want to fuck people, I always emphatically say nooo. I have heard from the odd person though, that its very sexual for them.
So am I in the minority or the majority here?
YES
Sex, as well as cuddling, foreplay, touching and such while rolling is the best thing in the world. I'm lucky enough that I am able to perform still on MDMA, which makes my liking of it even better.
This is more appropriate for home parties/rolling, though. If you're open enough with your friends and can have a bit of agreed casual fun, then things can get interesting (FTMFW as they say). If you can set up an atmosphere for it, it can be both sensual and sexual. And it tends to make people lose inhibitions (not like alcohol where you make dumb mistakes) in a good way. You're comfortable talking about stuff you secretly like (and then possibly doing it). That's the best really. Doing a long-standing sexual fantasy for the first time while rolling. Oh YES.
Great for couples too.
It's hard for me to understand how people cannot ecstasy to be highly sexual. I take it and my female friends suddenly look like angels and what not.