How to control and/or suppress desire?

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Following up on an earlier post, wherein I outlined a rather embarassing outing with a friend, that ended with me asking (and being rejected) to kiss her, I vowed I was through with dating, and I've been working ever since then, on sticking to that goal. I've quit contacting her, deleted all my dating profiles, and I've redoubled all my other efforts...trying to fill every moment of my day with work...restoring my beloved antiques, working on my collections, continuing progress on my two documentaries, and writing every day...I've got five planned novels I hope to finish. I've completely revamped my diet, eliminating all junk and anything artificial, forcing myself to eat more of the things I dislike like vegetables, and cutting things out like dessert, except for once a week. I'm trying to learn a couple of new languages, and in general just trying to use the time I wasted trying to find a woman, and instead trying to remake myself in the best person I can be.

I work til I'm exhausted, but dammit, those biological urges, that desire for a companion just won't abate. It's really frustrating. What else can I do to just plain get rid of this base, bestial urge to find a mate? I wish I could be so lucky as to have no sex drive at all, no desire for ANY kind of female companionship. Because instead it rises up and I get the same old blasted feelings I've tried to overcome in the past, of wanting someone, and not liking being alone. If there was only some kind of pill that would just kill all of the drive I have in me for the love of a woman, so I could focus entirely on doing good work?

How can I overcome this distraction to becoming a better and more well rounded person? Any suggestions on how I can repress these silly desires that just interfere with my daily routine?

The solution is to get back on that horse. You were rejected (again?) - yes. Keep trying. Learn from the experience(s). Don't sell yourself short. It takes some people longer than others to find that special someone and boy, when you do, she'll love you to bits because you will treat her so well for having to wait for so long.

We've all been rejected .. so what. There are billions, gazillions, or at least 10 other people for you to choose from.
Don't repress.
It doesn't work.

I don't think you can become a more rounded person by ignoring your sexuality.

By all means immerse yourself in hobbies while you get over that rejection.

I really appreciate all the advice. I really do. I just don't know if there is anything more to be done in my case. This isn't a case of why haven't I found The One yet. The fact is, for all my trying the last 8 or 9 years, I've not made it past the second date, and I've never had a girlfriend.

There's clearly something wrong with this picture. I do try to learn from every outing, but it doesn't matter. No matter what I do differently, the outcome is the same; one date, and then they never return my calls or emails. How I wish I could give an exit exam, so I could find out just what I did wrong.

But it wont' matter, because the problem is ME. And it's time to accept that fact, and try to move on, which is what I'm doing, if only I could just banish and repress all my desire. I wish I could be free from all sexual urge, so I could be totally content to be alone and simply do my work and try to make myself a better person without needing someone else. But I can't wholly shake the desire to find someone to be with, which is proving maddening.

I think that doing these great things, hobbies, learning, and taking steps in improving your health are things that make you a more well rounded person.

As far as your desire, I've been there and understand what you are talking about. It can get to the point where you can come across as being "thirsty." That's a huge turn off for women. In fact, when I look back at my experiences with women, most of the experiences came when I didn't care and wasn't hunting around with an empty stomach and a dry mouth, so to speak. So getting involved in things you enjoy, and if you can, instead of TRYING to specifically find a woman, maybe try to be as social as you can bare with women that you may come into contact when exploring your interests, and just leave it at that.

Get comfortable with women first without expecting or hoping for anything, and see if you can develop a friendship. Don't worry about the "friend zone" just get comfortable. You do this and it will build your confidence, and eventually a friendship may turn into more. A friendship with one woman could also lead you to meeting another woman that you might end up dating and if you are a good dude the lady friend might even put in a good word for you and even hook you up.

I also noticed that when I got into my 30's whether it was experience or biology or both, I became less "thirsty" with time.

If you want advice about after you are in a relationship and being an aspie....well that's another story.