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History of Asexuality
Oct 24, 2023
Tony Bogaert, author of Understanding Asexuality, joins Kate to discuss the origins and impact of asexuality. They explore the challenges faced by asexual individuals in a hypersexual world and dive into the historical perception and medicalization of asexuality. They also delve into the peculiarities and complexities of human sexuality.
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- Asexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction towards individuals of any gender, and it has historical roots potentially dating back to ancient times, although the modern understanding and acceptance of asexuality have emerged more recently.
- The internet has played a significant role in connecting asexual individuals, providing a platform for discussion and support, and efforts are being made to challenge the medicalization of sexuality and recognize asexuality as a valid sexual orientation.
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Asexuality as a sexual orientation
Asexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction towards individuals of any gender. Approximately 1% of the population in the UK identifies as asexual. Asexuality has historical roots, potentially dating back to ancient times, although the modern understanding and acceptance of asexuality have emerged more recently. The internet has played a significant role in connecting asexual individuals, providing a platform for discussion and support. Asexuality should not be pathologized, and efforts are being made to challenge the medicalization of sexuality.
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