We Can Do Hard Things 250. Why Do We Have Sex? Asexuality with Angela Chen
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Oct 17, 2023 Angela Chen, author and journalist, discusses asexuality and how it helps us understand ourselves. Topics include misconceptions about sexuality, the relationship between one's sexuality and themselves, and the shame underlying compulsory sexuality. Chen encourages listeners to consider what asexuality label could free them from.
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Angela Chen's Path to Understanding Asexuality
- Angela Chen had crushes but didn't consider asexuality.
- In her early 20s, a relationship's challenges led her to question her understanding of sexual attraction.
Multiple Motivations for Sex
- Many motivations exist for sex beyond sexual attraction.
- Chen's initial understanding of sex was tied to deep love connections, causing misunderstandings in a relationship.
Reasons Beyond Sexual Attraction
- Sexual attraction might be a small factor in many people's sexual experiences.
- Chen lists boredom, loneliness, and wanting closeness as alternative reasons.