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Ladies, We Need To Talk

Asexuality — I don't want to have sex, ever

May 23, 2022
Angela Chen, author of Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex, explores the experiences of asexual individuals, challenges societal views, and discusses navigating intimacy and societal pressure in a sexed-up world.
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Quick takeaways

  • Asexuals may still engage in sexual activities and enjoy them, challenging misconceptions that asexual people don't want or hate sex.
  • Understanding and respecting diverse forms of attraction and relationship preferences is crucial in creating an inclusive society.

Deep dives

Asexuality: Exploring the Spectrum of Experiences

Asexuality is a diverse identity that encompasses different experiences. Some asexuals never feel sexual attraction, while others may experience it occasionally. The prevalence of asexuality is difficult to determine accurately due to societal misconceptions and low participation in studies by those uninterested in sex. Understanding asexuality challenges the notion that sexual attraction is essential for a fulfilling life. Asexuality is often misunderstood, with assumptions that asexual people don't want sex or hate it, when in reality, some asexual individuals still engage in sexual activities and enjoy them. Asexuality highlights the need to redefine and challenge compulsory sexuality, which imposes the idea that all adults should experience sexual attraction.

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