Asexual but touch starved

I don’t like my skin being touched by another persons skin but I do like a clothed hug or a cuddle with animals. 

That’s exactly it. I don’t like a massage I don’t like them touching my skin. But I do like a clothed hug or also osteopath can be like a massage I like it cos you are clothed

Can I ask if you have always known you were asexual? I have only realised this the last couple of years. I have spent a long time wondering why I find physical parts of relationships so difficult and not understanding why anyone gets pleasure from it. I thought there was something wrong with me! 

Yes, it was a light bulb moment for me. I had decided I might be gay but that doesn’t fit either! I do feel attracted to people, male and female, but just want to hold hands, I have no interest and can’t tolerate more without feeling very stressed and anxious. In the past this has caused alot of few problems and some confusion. Asexuality and LGBTQ etc is higher in Autistic people, so it figures. 

Yes, it was a light bulb moment for me. I had decided I might be gay but that doesn’t fit either! I do feel attracted to people, male and female, but just want to hold hands, I have no interest and can’t tolerate more without feeling very stressed and anxious. In the past this has caused alot of few problems and some confusion. Asexuality and LGBTQ etc is higher in Autistic people, so it figures.