here is how it goes in terms of evolution. it's our instinct to think about our anti-sex differently than just a friend. that's how we are not extinct yet. so when you have sexual partner as well as your anti-sex friend does in that case friendship is allowed. or maybe when anti-sex "friend" does not attract you as it should be ,maybe not your type than yes. otherwise my answer is no.
RE: Can Men and Women be strictly -platonic- friends?