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15 Poignant Asexual Confessions
“According to a lot of people, we don’t exist.” These people shared what it’s like to be asexual in this society, and everyone should take in their message.
Read MoreHow Does Asexual Dating Work?
Asexuality is just now coming onto the horizon as an identity. In the last ten years, there has been a growing awareness that some people don’t experience sexual attraction. Given how our society assumes everyone is and wants to be sexual, it can be confusing for some people to understand how asexual people date. So here are some
Read MoreGetting Real About What It Really Means to Be Asexual
“I don’t feel like I’m alone anymore.” This is a great story of how one person discovered their asexual identity – and it can help you learn about what it means to be asexual.
Read MoreThe Difference Between ‘Asexual’ and ‘Aromantic’ Matters – Here’s Why
Does your understanding of sex and romance include the difference between asexual and aromantic? This shows why the distinction is so important.
Read More5 Affirmations for Asexual People Struggling with Self-Acceptance
These can be really helpful if you’re struggling to accept your asexuality. But really, every asexual person could use these reminders every now and then.
Read More6 Actual Facts About What It Means to Be Asexual
Myths and misconceptions about asexuality are way too common. Do any of these facts change what you thought about what being asexual means?
Read MoreAsexual, Aromantic, Partnerless, Child-Free… And (Yes!) Happy
Some people are perfectly happy without partners and kids, and it’s about time that we start respecting that. Read this article to really understand why.
Read MoreWhy Being Asexual Doesn’t Mean I’m ‘Broken’
Think asexual people are “just confused,” or that they can’t have “real” relationships? Here’s a moving story that busts those myths and more.
Read More7 Ways to Support a Friend Who Recently Came Out As Asexual
Asexuality is still widely misunderstood – so if you’re trying to support an asexual friend, you might end up causing more harm than good. Here’s how to avoid common mistakes and give some real support.
Read MoreWhy We Need Mental Healthcare Without Asexual Erasure – And How to Get There
If you’ve ever had a therapist like this one or been in her shoes, this can show you how to right the wrongs too many asexual people have to deal with.
Read More8 Things You Should Never Say to an Asexual Person
Being asexual in a sexual world is frustrating enough without these tired old questions being asked all the time. This shows what not to say to an asexual person – and why.
Read MoreHow Latina ‘Spicy and Sexy’ Stereotypes Hurt Asexual Latinas
You can probably think of more than a few reasons why the image of the hot, hypersexual Latina is a tired stereotype. Here’s an alarming one: that stereotype forces asexual Latinas to battle dangerous racialized and sexist messages that say their bodies are not their own. Read on for this stunning perspective that gives us more reason to put this myth to rest.
Read MoreAsexuality and Aromance 101
What do you know about asexuality? What about aromance? A lot of folks are out of the loop on what those terms really mean. So here’s a clear break-down of both: what they are, what they aren’t, and some struggles society creates for ace and aro people. The end of the video can help you start your own conversation, so we can all be more informed and understanding.
Read More6 Options for Finding Help After a Sexual Assault
If you’ve been sexually assaulted, you might feel confused about what happened and what to do next. Dr. Lindsey Doe has some answers to remind you that you’re not alone and there’s help available.
Read MoreYour First Time: A Sexual Guide for Trans Men
Trans men, like all people, need to know how to have fulfilling, safe, healthy sex to feel whole and good about ourselves. We deserve it (and don’t let anyone tell you differently). But most out trans boys, trans men, and trans masculine people I know receive inadequate, if not wholly non-existent, sex talks. So here are seven key places to start.
Read MoreYour First Time: A Sexual Guide for Cis Girls
Most sexual education is terrible! Here’s a guide for cisgender girls and women with what you need to know before having sex for the first time.
Read MoreYour First Time: A Sexual Guide for Cis Boys
It’s time that men start having more accountable conversations about healthy, positive sexuality. Here’s a great place to start.
Read MoreLove After Rape: Being the Partner of a Sexual Assault Survivor
When Tim learned his girlfriend, Marina, had been sexually assaulted, he saw how sex was scary for her. They decided to work through the sexual trauma from her rape together (Trigger Warning).
Read MoreSh*t People Say to Asexuals
Asexuality is defined as not experiencing sexual attraction. Seems pretty straightforward, right? Apparently not. Asexuals confront many of the same misinformed questions and inappropriate comments every time their sexuality comes up, and oftentimes it just serves to invalidate their experience. Check out this video for a look at some common microaggressions!
Read MoreAsexuality: Life Without Sexual Attraction
Some time in between high school and college, I realized something about myself: I wasn’t sexually attracted to anyone. I thought there must be something wrong with me. It didn’t even occur to me that there was a sexual orientation that defined me, or that there were other people out there like me who didn’t see relationships with people through a sexual lens.
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