What is Asexuality?
Asexuality is a sexual orientation, like heterosexuality or homosexuality, etc., but instead of being sexually attracted to men or women, asexual people are sexually attracted to no one.  This doesn’t mean we all hate sex or avoid it, it just means we don’t find people sexually attractive.
What is the Asexuality Archive?
The Asexuality Archive is a collection of all things Ace.  In these pages, I hope to provide a comprehensive and uncensored look into what asexuality is, what it means to us and how it shapes our lives.  My intention is to provide information that is approachable and informative, whether or not you’re asexual.
Projects:
What is Asexuality?: Â A companion site, dedicated to providing information about asexuality in multiple formats, including pamphlets and slideshows.
Asexuality: A Brief Introduction: An informational book about what asexuality is, what it’s like to be asexual, and what people should know about asexuality.
An Asexual’s Guide To…:  A series of in-depth posts on topics that are typically wondered about, but are rarely explored in ace circles.
The Comment Section: Â A series of posts that explore troublesome comments left on articles about asexuality, and tips for responding to them.
Articles and Information:
Asexuality 101
Asexuality in the DSM-5
A Parent’s Guide To Asexuality
Under the Ace Umbrella: Demisexuality and Gray-asexuality
Things That Are Not Asexuality
Possible Signs of Asexuality – Part 3: About Others
Possible Signs of Asexuality – Part 2: About Sex
Possible Signs of Asexuality – Part 1: About You
Asexuality: Myths, Misconceptions and Other Things That Are Just Plain Wrong
Q & Ace: An Introduction to Asexuality
On the Existence of Asexual Men
A Bit of Attraction
An Asexual on Sex
Asexuality and Celibacy: What’s the difference, anyway?
Asexuality in the World
The Great Chicago Conspiracy
(in)Visibility Activist
Hey you! You wanna help change the world?
How Come You Haven’t Cured Cancer With All Your Free Time?
Cake
Black Rings
The Asexuality Flag
That word… I do not think it means what you think it means.
Tim Gunn on 29 Years of Celibacy
Mario: Secret Asexual?
Nikola Tesla
Isaac Newton
An Asexual’s Guide To …
An Asexual’s Guide To … Having Sex
An Asexual’s Guide To …
An Asexual’s Guide To … Orgasms
An Asexual’s Guide To … Anatomy
An Asexual’s Guide To … Arousal
An Asexual’s Guide To … Masturbation
An Asexual’s Guide To … Female Masturbation
An Asexual’s Guide To … Female Anatomy
An Asexual’s Guide To … Male Masturbation
An Asexual’s Guide To … Male Anatomy
Ace Images
Ace Pride Countries
Ace Pride Canadian Provinces
Ace Pride States
“I Am Asexual” Flag Animation
Asexuality for the Atari 2600
The U.S. of Ace
Ace The Ghost: A Story Of Awareness
There Are Several Hundred Asexuals In This Picture
Asexual Propaganda Poster
“Hey everyone! I’m asexual.”
Not Broken. Not Alone.
Ace Toothpick Flags
An Ace Bracelet
Achievement Unlocked
It’s Okay To Be Alone!
Late Bloomer
Asexual: Deal With It.
The Asexuality Flag
Asexuals Don’t Exist?
Asexuality Cheat Sheet
Just because it’s a stereotype doesn’t mean it’s not true…
“Amoeba Love”
Totally ace shirt.
My closet is ready for AAW.
Nikola Tesla
Isaac Newton
Multiple Choice
Asexual Life
The Great Chicago Conspiracy
An Ace At Work
Social Anxiety and Asexuality
Who Cares About Asexuality? (or: Why Visibility Matters)
Asexuals on Coming Out: Advice
Asexuals on Coming Out: Experiences
Possible Signs of Asexuality – Part 1: About You
I am Asexual
“Attraction, not Action”
Asexuality is Nothing to Hide
Asexuality and Me
An Ace At Work
Social Anxiety and Asexuality
Asexual Intercourse
Who Cares About Asexuality? (or: Why Visibility Matters)
…And Then What?
Living Alone
Forward Advances
AAW Day 7: Assorted Bits of Ace
AAW Day 6: Masturbation
AAW Day 5: Love
AAW Day 4: Porn
AAW Day 3: Attraction
AAW Day 2: Sex
Asexual Awareness Week Day 1: Asexuality and Me
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Love, Romance, and Other Relationships
What I’ve Missed Out On Being Single
…And Then What?
Possible Signs of Asexuality – Part 3: About Others
Forward Advances
A Bit of Attraction
Sex, Masturbation, and Other Activities
Asexual Intercourse
Possible Signs of Asexuality – Part 2: About Sex
“But asexuals can’t masturbate!”
AAW Day 6: Masturbation
An Asexual on Sex
“Don’t you all hate sex?”
Quick Questions
How Old Do You Have To Be To Know You’re Asexual?
Is “Asexual” Another Way To Say “Celibate”?
Is There a Cure for Asexuality?
How Do I Tell If Someone Is Asexual?
Can Asexuals Fall In Love?
Can Asexuals Have Children?
Can Asexual Men Get Erections?
Do Asexual Men Exist?
Can Asexuals Masturbate?
Can Asexuals Have Sex?
What is Asexuality?
How Do I Become Asexual?
The Comment Section
The Comment Section: An Exploration of Negative Remarks on the Huffington Post Series About Asexuality
The Comment Section: It’s All Too Complicated!
The Comment Section: Everything’s Political
The Comment Section: Nothing Bad Happens
The Comment Section: I’m Not A Doctor, But I Play One On The Internet
The Comment Section: What About Me? ME ME ME!
The Comment Section: So What? Who Cares!
The Comment Section: I Know More About You Than You Do!
The Comment Section: You’re Not One Of Us!
Ask An Ace Guy
People aren’t born sexually attracted to others, so when is “too young”?
What are your thoughts on aesthetic versus sexual attraction?
What’s the hardest part about running a website about asexuality? What’s the best/worst response to your website (or book) you’ve received?
Do you ever have sexual fantasies?
How do aces/aros identify a lack of something?
Since you discovered what asexuality was, and came to understand what it meant for you, have you ever felt conflicted about it?
You’ve talked publicly about a lot of sexually explicit issues. How did you get to be so comfortable doing that?
Any movies or books with ace characters in them? Do you have a fav?
I’ve had crushes in the past, sex repulses me, do you think I may be asexual?
Are women more or less interested because you’re asexual?
North American Asexuality Conference
NAAC2015 Conference Takeaways
NAAC2015 Roundup: Day 2 Unconference
NAAC2015 Roundup: Session 4 — “Q & Ace”
NAAC2015 Roundup: Session 3 — Ace Content Creation
NAAC2015 Roundup: Session 2 — Articulating Asexuality
NAAC2015 Roundup: Session 1 — How To Handle Detractors
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To my baby enbies who are only teens:
I am 20. I came out on Facebook to my family and friends. My parents immediately switched names and went from saying I was their daughter to that I was their child. It wasn’t easy, but it got done.
My partner is the same age as me and they work with teens. Their pronouns change, and even though they live in the middle of the Bible Belt, they explained their identity and the teens were curious about their gender identity and listened when they were told not to use slurs. They changed their label a few times, worried what I would think, but I told them that exploring your identity should be an adventure.
My good friend is in the same class as me, and she uses either she/her or they/them. Sometimes she binds, sometimes she doesn’t. 24/7, she makes jokes about being the biggest Lesbian to walk the planet.
My manager at work is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns. Our coworkers respect their pronouns, and they are a fantastic boss. They’re in their early 30s approximately.
My newest university professor introduced themself and stated immediately that their pronouns are they/them. They are sweet and a successful artist, and they’re 5 years into teaching at my university. They’re also in their 30s.
Being nonbinary isn’t a thing “for teenagers on tumblr”.
Being nonbinary doesn’t mean that you have to keep it a secret.
Being nonbinary doesn’t mean that you have to limit your success or your identity.
Being nonbinary is for anyone who identifies that way.
There is no one way to be nonbinary, there is only the way you want to be nonbinary.
I hope that your coming out goes smoothly, and I hope it happens when you’re ready and you want it.
May you all find love, success, and joy during the summer months <3
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