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| - Asexuality is a sexual orientation whereby people (called asexuals) do not experience or desire sexual attraction and activity. Asexuality is not a choice or life-style option, and asexuals don't decide to become one. They are just born that way, the same way as people are straight or gay are too. Recognized Sexual Orientations From Liberapedia, a Wikia wiki.
- Contrary to stereotypes, Asexuality does not necessarily mean being aromantic. Many asexual people are romantic, and romantic relationships are drastically improved if both partners don't need to worry about having to periodically perform sex merely to temporarily please a primitive, primal urge. This does make relationships between asexual and non-asexual persons difficult in certain aspects, but anyone only seeking physical pleasure in a relationship are as romantic as a yeast infection, and twice as irritating.
- Asexuality is a sexual orientation that describes individuals who do not experience sexual attraction. The use of asexuality as a human sexual orientation has been described in academic studies since the late 1970s, and a community of self-identified asexuals coalesced in the early 21st century, aided by the popularity of online communities. One commonly cited study placed the incidence rate of asexuality at 1%. Asexuality is not the same as celibacy, which is the abstention from sexual activity. Some asexuals do have sex, and most celibates are not asexual, or considered as such.
- Asexuality describes a lack of sexual orientation or low to absent interest in sex. It is distinguished from abstention (where a person has sexual interests, but does not act on them) or celibacy (where a person makes a conscious decision not to engage in sexual activity). For example, an asexual person may engage in sex merely for procreation, or to please a romantic partner.
- We describe ourselves as asexual, and we call our condition normal, not the result of confused sexual orientation, a fear of intimacy or a temporary lapse of desire. WE would like the world to understand that we can live their entire lives happily without ever having sex. People think they need to convert you. They can understand if you don't like country music or onion rings or if you aren't interested in learning how to whistle, but they can't accept someone not wanting sex. What they don't understand is that a lot of asexuals don't wish to be fixed.
- Asexuality describes individuals who do not experience sexual attraction and is considered by some to be a sexual orientation. Asexuality as a human sexual orientation has only been recognized and defined in a few academic studies since the late 1970s, and a community of self-identified asexuals has only coalesced since the start of the 21st century, aided by the widening popularity of online communities. One commonly cited study placed the incidence rate of asexuality at 1%.
- In most fiction you encounter tropes involving sexuality. You run into occasions such as Everyone Is Gay, No Bisexuals, Everyone Is Bi, Anything That Moves, or even Extreme Omnisexual. You hear Silly Love Songs about Intercourse with You, and see Love Dodecahedrons, Kiss Kiss Slapping, Slap Slap Kissing, and oodles of Shipping. What you don't seem to see are many characters who are of an age or situation to get sexually attracted - but aren't. You don't see many characters who aren't particularly interested in having sex or involving themselves in a relationship with anyone.
- Asexuality is one of many possible human sexual orientations, and is often abbreviated as "ace" or "A." At its most basic level, asexuality is simply a lack of desire for sexual intercourse with another person of either gender. Other than that basic definition, asexuality is very diverse. Some asexuals are also "aromantic"—not into romance—and pursue friendships exclusively. Others want platonic romance with one gender or both, or simply have no gender preference. Asexuals may or may not have a physical sex drive, may or may not be squicked by sex, and may or may not enjoy kissing, hugging, going on dates, or other affectionate interaction. Asexuality is different from celibacy (though many asexuals are celibate) in that it is a naturally occurring orientation rather than a conscious decis
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| - Asexuality is a sexual orientation whereby people (called asexuals) do not experience or desire sexual attraction and activity. Asexuality is not a choice or life-style option, and asexuals don't decide to become one. They are just born that way, the same way as people are straight or gay are too. Recognized Sexual Orientations From Liberapedia, a Wikia wiki.
- Asexuality is one of many possible human sexual orientations, and is often abbreviated as "ace" or "A." At its most basic level, asexuality is simply a lack of desire for sexual intercourse with another person of either gender. Other than that basic definition, asexuality is very diverse. Some asexuals are also "aromantic"—not into romance—and pursue friendships exclusively. Others want platonic romance with one gender or both, or simply have no gender preference. Asexuals may or may not have a physical sex drive, may or may not be squicked by sex, and may or may not enjoy kissing, hugging, going on dates, or other affectionate interaction. Asexuality is different from celibacy (though many asexuals are celibate) in that it is a naturally occurring orientation rather than a conscious decision to abstain from sex. About 1% of the population of World One is asexual.
- Contrary to stereotypes, Asexuality does not necessarily mean being aromantic. Many asexual people are romantic, and romantic relationships are drastically improved if both partners don't need to worry about having to periodically perform sex merely to temporarily please a primitive, primal urge. This does make relationships between asexual and non-asexual persons difficult in certain aspects, but anyone only seeking physical pleasure in a relationship are as romantic as a yeast infection, and twice as irritating.
- Asexuality is a sexual orientation that describes individuals who do not experience sexual attraction. The use of asexuality as a human sexual orientation has been described in academic studies since the late 1970s, and a community of self-identified asexuals coalesced in the early 21st century, aided by the popularity of online communities. One commonly cited study placed the incidence rate of asexuality at 1%. Asexuality is not the same as celibacy, which is the abstention from sexual activity. Some asexuals do have sex, and most celibates are not asexual, or considered as such.
- Asexuality describes a lack of sexual orientation or low to absent interest in sex. It is distinguished from abstention (where a person has sexual interests, but does not act on them) or celibacy (where a person makes a conscious decision not to engage in sexual activity). For example, an asexual person may engage in sex merely for procreation, or to please a romantic partner.
- We describe ourselves as asexual, and we call our condition normal, not the result of confused sexual orientation, a fear of intimacy or a temporary lapse of desire. WE would like the world to understand that we can live their entire lives happily without ever having sex. People think they need to convert you. They can understand if you don't like country music or onion rings or if you aren't interested in learning how to whistle, but they can't accept someone not wanting sex. What they don't understand is that a lot of asexuals don't wish to be fixed. Asexuality is seen by most asexuals as an orientation in its own right. After all, there is sexual attraction to the opposite gender, the same gender, and both genders, so why not also neither gender? On first hearing about asexuality many sexual people fail to comprehend what asexuality is. So here are common misconceptions about asexuality: Celibacy - Celibacy is a choice not to have sex. Asexuality is not a choice but an orientation, and whilst some asexuals do not have a sex drive, others do. A disorder - Asexuality is just another orientation. Whilst some people still have a problem with the existence of more than one orientation, it is widely accepted that there are more. Asexuals are just like any other people, and come from all walks of life, all countries, and all religions. Asexuals are just as mentally balanced as the rest of the human race. Homosexuals in hiding - Asexuals are not claiming to be asexuals because they are homosexual and don't want to admit it. Homosexuals who don't want to admit it, like asexuals who don't want to admit to it, tend to claim that they are heterosexual. To claim to be asexual would draw close scrutiny of their sexuality and sex life, which is the last thing someone who wants to stay in the closet wants. I personally have never experienced any feelings of desire toward the same sex. When an asexual 'comes out' to a sexual person, there are many responses widely reported by asexuals that shows that the sexual person just doesn't understand or wasn't listening. These are some of those responses and some asexual replies: Asexuality doesn't exist. Why not? How can you know someone better than they do? What makes you the authority on other people's feelings? I am a complex human being & nobody known my mind better then me. Are you gay? I personally am not but there are possibly, but not necessarily, some asexuals that are gay. You need to see a doctor. Asexuality is not a medical problem, nor is it a disorder, as confirmed by most doctors. Were you abused? Asexuality does not seem to have any obvious causes. Abuse can obviously lead to repulsion, hatred or fear of sex, but not to asexuality. I have never been abused, badly treated etc ever in my life, in fact totally the oppsite. You don't know what you're missing. Some asexuals do have sex, some do masturbate. Some asexuals with no sex drive have tried sex. They do know what they're missing and are quite content that they're not having it. Those asexuals who have not tried sex realise that they don't know what it's like, but they have no desire to find out. I have been previously married for 14 years and for the first 7 of them agreed to have sex with my now ex-husband. I know realise I was wrong on this issue, you should never deny your own feelings. You just haven't met the right person yet, or you're just a late bloomer. Asexuality is for life, not just for childhood. Most sexuals are aware from their early teens that they are sexual, and most know what their orientation is. Surely an asexual person, just the same as heterosexual person, is allowed to state that they are asexual when they are. Just because they might not always be doesn't stop them being asexual at that point in time. I have never enjoyed sex but it was only a few years ago, when I stumbled on the AVEN website, that I could finally put a name to what I am. No, really, everyone's sexual. You just haven't met the right person. Everyone isn't sexual, asexuals are not sexual. For many asexuals, the right person wouldn't want sex either. You've obviously never had me, f'naar f'naar. Anyone who does not find you sexually attractive is not likely to date you just to find out if you can make them find you sexually attractive. I can look at both females and males and find them beautiful or attractive, I have no desire to jump into bed with them though and have sex. I hope that clarifies for some of you what being asexual is. If you want to find out more, go to www.asexuality.org
- Asexuality describes individuals who do not experience sexual attraction and is considered by some to be a sexual orientation. Asexuality as a human sexual orientation has only been recognized and defined in a few academic studies since the late 1970s, and a community of self-identified asexuals has only coalesced since the start of the 21st century, aided by the widening popularity of online communities. One commonly cited study placed the incidence rate of asexuality at 1%. Asexuality is not the same as celibacy, which is the deliberate abstention from sexual activity; many asexuals do have sex, and most celibates are not asexual.
- In most fiction you encounter tropes involving sexuality. You run into occasions such as Everyone Is Gay, No Bisexuals, Everyone Is Bi, Anything That Moves, or even Extreme Omnisexual. You hear Silly Love Songs about Intercourse with You, and see Love Dodecahedrons, Kiss Kiss Slapping, Slap Slap Kissing, and oodles of Shipping. What you don't seem to see are many characters who are of an age or situation to get sexually attracted - but aren't. You don't see many characters who aren't particularly interested in having sex or involving themselves in a relationship with anyone. It is difficult to showcase a lack of something, so it is understandable that this orientation is often ignored, especially in works with No Hugging, No Kissing. However, this also leads to the common assumption that everyone is interested in sex, which can lead to awkward feelings for the asexual audience when sex is shown to be something everyone does and wants. It should be noted that asexuals are not incapable of sex or falling in love. Asexuality is often the lack of sexual attraction rather than sex drive or emotional attraction. As such, asexuals who are more indifferent to sex rather than actively averse to it may be quite capable of sex and masturbation (though this is not usually directed at any object of desire) if they need to. Asexuals in romantic relationships with sexual individuals, for example, may have no problem having intercourse with their partners for the sake of said relationship even if the act itself may not have the same significance or appeal as it would to sexual individuals. Unlike the aforementioned fully sexual individuals, asexuals do not actively desire said sexual actions and will not miss said acts at all if denied to them. It should also be noted that, simply because a person is asexual, it doesn't mean they don't enjoy a good hug, and some may even like kissing. It changes from person to person as it does in everything else to the point where some have decided to call themselves demisexual. Normally lumped in with asexuals, but they can be sexually attracted to certain people once they've emotionally bonded with them. Some asexuals are "aromantic", too -- not only are they uninterested in sex, but also in romance. Human sexuality being ridiculously complicated, there are a few people who are aromantic but not asexual, and some are sexually attracted to certain genders but romantically oriented towards certain others, in any which configuration. Not to be confused with the biological term asexuality, which describes an organism that reproduces by itself without meiosis, ploidy reduction, or fertilization. See: Truly Single Parent for characters who are biological asexuals. The direct opposite of Extreme Omnisexual and frequently a victim of the belief that Good People Have Good Sex and Sex Equals Love. See also Celibate Hero and Chaste Hero. A possible cause of Married to the Job. Note: Only include someone if they are explicitly asexual, not assumed to be due to lack of shown attention. No Fanon, please. Examples of Asexuality include:
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