CNN- Asexuality isn't celibacy or abstinence. Here's what it is — and isn't
Because asexuality is a sexual orientation, it's not a choice. (JFL sound familiar smelly?)
Asexuality is a sexual orientation in which a person experiences little or no sexual attraction to another person and/or no desire for sexual contact, according to Aces & Aros.
That makes asexual people different from those who choose not to have sex for religious reasons or to avoid pregnancy. It doesn't mean that aces have intimacy issues.
Many people on the asexuality spectrum are romantically attracted to others and might want a deep emotional relationship. They might want to fall in love and cuddle or hold hands, or they might want a platonic relationship that goes beyond traditional friendship.
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Ace communities are made up of mostly women, and survey respondents are disproportionately white and non-Hispanic.
(Would you fuck an asexual??)
Aces are often told that they just haven't found the right person yet.
Some medical and mental health professional may still misunderstand asexual identity. As a result, asexual people may be told that their lack of sexual desire is due to a mental illness or a disability.
Asexual identity
Involuntary Celibate identity
Because asexuality is a sexual orientation, it's not a choice. (JFL sound familiar smelly?)
Asexuality is a sexual orientation in which a person experiences little or no sexual attraction to another person and/or no desire for sexual contact, according to Aces & Aros.
That makes asexual people different from those who choose not to have sex for religious reasons or to avoid pregnancy. It doesn't mean that aces have intimacy issues.
Many people on the asexuality spectrum are romantically attracted to others and might want a deep emotional relationship. They might want to fall in love and cuddle or hold hands, or they might want a platonic relationship that goes beyond traditional friendship.
[...]
Ace communities are made up of mostly women, and survey respondents are disproportionately white and non-Hispanic.
(Would you fuck an asexual??)
Aces are often told that they just haven't found the right person yet.
Some medical and mental health professional may still misunderstand asexual identity. As a result, asexual people may be told that their lack of sexual desire is due to a mental illness or a disability.
Asexual identity
Involuntary Celibate identity
