I don't really have a legitimate reason for this.

I've gone through no worse than every other girl with boys & whatnot but every single time I'm near a man I'll automatically think "ohmygod" & take a step back.
I know that they're not all the same & they’re not all shit people only thinking of one thing (although I’m yet to meet one ) but I get really panicked & end up upsetting myself.

I’m at the point now where I literally don’t give any male the time of day unless I know for a fact they are gay.
It’s embarrassing to admit that my irrational fear of being used interferes with everyday life like this.
Over the years I’ve been getting more accepting of the fact I dislike males & it worries me that it I hardly ever question it anymore.

What should I do to try & get myself out of this mindset?

Spend time with a nice one.

Also, do you not like zex?

imagine yourself as a predator, you using them? Not that its a good approach to go about guys but just to get over your fear.....

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Thanks kr for the subscription! Much love..

I'll keep an eye out for a nice one & I'm pure as the driven snow

I'll try & keep this in my head, thank you

According to one of my closest friends A, all men are actually quite simple, apparently. When it comes to relationships, they fall in love fast and then spend the remaining time of the relationship trying to dig themselves out of it.

A is a man by the way.

And this likely wasn't helpful regarding your issues with men.

But, I suppose in the end, just give them a chance. See how it goes. Enjoy it while it lasts. Let it go if needed. Don't plan on outcomes. And if all that fails, you could always just stop driving stick.