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Asexual

(pronounced – ei-sek-shoo-uhl | æˈsɛksjʊəl)
Part of the Gayther: understanding and taking pride in sexuality series
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An asexual individual can be defined as someone who is male, female, within the spectrum or as non-binary. Asexual people feel no sexual attraction or desire for anyone, which means they have no sexual orientation/identifier. The extent or scale relating to the lack of sexual attraction may include emotional, physical and/or romantic. Unlike celibacy, which is a choice a person makes not to form sexual or romantic connections, Asexuality is not a choice. Asexuality is also known as Ace, a term used as an umbrella to include all variations within the asexual identity
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  ABOUT ASEXUALITY

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"I like my women the way I like my men; I don't."

An asexual individual can be defined as someone who is male, female, within the spectrum or as non-binary. Asexual people feel no sexual attraction or desire for anyone, which means they have no sexual orientation/identifier. The extent or scale relating to the lack of sexual attraction may include emotional, physical and/or romantic. Unlike celibacy, which is a choice a person makes not to form sexual or romantic connections, Asexuality is not a choice. Asexuality is also known as Ace, a term used as an umbrella to include all variations within the asexual identity.

Other associated sexual identifiers:
  • Aromantic (pronounced – ei-row-man-tuhk | ərəʊˈmæntɪk) – though often grouped under Asexuality, Aromantics are different. An individual who identifies as aromatic (also known as aro) may or may not feel sexual attraction; however, will have no desire for romance or create romantic relationships. The majority of aromantics prefer friendships and other non-romantic relationships. In addition to identifying as Aromantic, individuals with sexual desires may also identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual etc.

SUMMARY
  • No sexual attraction or desire
  • Ace is another term used for Asexuality
  • The lack of attraction or desire can include emotional, physical and/or romantic

  STATISTICS

  • Asexuality is not common; it is believed that as little as 1% of the world’s population identifies as Asexual
  • Generally, more women than men identify as Asexual
  • Asexuality is often compared to the Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), given that the condition relates to a lack of sexual attraction
  • Asexuality has been around for some time, and in the 1860s, Karl-Maria Ketbeny used the world “monosexuals” to refer to people who only masturbate
  • It is believed that many Aromantic people are Asexual; however, some may experience sexual attraction rather than romantic feelings or love
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  AWARENESS

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  Symbols & Flags

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  Colours

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  SOCIAL MEDIA & APPS

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  TOP FIVE HASHTAGS

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#asexual
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#asexualpride
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#asexuality
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#asexualmemes
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#asexuals

  Smartphone Apps

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ACEapp The Social Network
ACEapp The Social Network
English | IOS
PIUD: Asexual chat
PIUD: Asexual chat
English | Android
Pride World Media
Pride World Media
English | Android | IOS
Sapio — Intelligent Dating
Sapio — Intelligent Dating
English | Android | IOS
Trevvy
Trevvy
English | Android

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  PUBLIC FIGURES

  ASEXUAL PEOPLE

Australia
Morgan Bell |  Australian Writer
United Kingdom (UK)
Yasmin Benoit |  British Model, Activist & Writer
United States of America (USA)
Bradford Cox |  American Singer-Songwriter, Musician (Deerhunter)
United States of America (USA)
Julie Sondra Decker |  American Author, YouTube Blogger, Activist
United States of America (USA)
Evan Edinger |  American Influencer, YouTube Personality
New Zealand
Keri Hulme |  New-Zealander Novelist, Poet & Writer
United States of America (USA)
David Jay |  American Asexual Activist
United States of America (USA)
Erica Mendez |  American Voice Actress
India
Pragati Singh |  Indian Activist
Japan
Satsuki Nakayama |  Japanese Model, Actor
All of the people featured within the list are based on those who have shown support in the past or have publicly identified with a specific sexuality, gender identity, or cause. These individuals are featured because they are positive role models for the community and help others come to terms and identify with how they are thinking and feeling. How we identify is personal to us and being featured on this list is by no means meant to out or cause offence. Instead, highlighting exceptional individuals directly linked to the community
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EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE MAKING HISTORY

Over the past 50 years, the LGBTQIA+ global community has seen many positive developments, where the rights and protection for community members have greatly improved. The improvements and changes are a direct result of the exceptional individuals who stood up, often at great personal risk, to fight for and promote community rights. Discover more about some of these exceptional individuals today

  INFORMATION

  TERMS

(literal translations for popular languages)

English
asexual
Spanish
asexual
French
asexué
German
asexuell
Mandarin
无性
Arabic
عديم الجنس
Hebrew
מינית
Hindi
अलैंगिक
Dutch
geslachtloos
Portuguese
assexuado
Russian
бесполый
Japanese
無性
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