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324: The 82 Percent #1: What if you were asexual?

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Jun 18, 2024
Founder of asexuality.org, David Jay shares his journey as an asexual individual, challenging societal norms and redefining intimacy, commitment, and parenthood. The episode delves into modern stories of love and family outside traditional norms, highlighting a collaboration with the Modern Family Institute.
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ANECDOTE

Grandfather Inspired Universe Wonder

  • David Jay's maternal grandfather was a physicist who inspired wonder in the universe from a young age.
  • This early exposure fostered David's lifelong curiosity and the importance of family he inherited.
ANECDOTE

Waiting for Sexuality to Bloom

  • David waited through adolescence expecting sexuality to develop like his peers, but it never did.
  • This waiting turned into the realization that not feeling this was a possibility, rather than a temporary phase.
INSIGHT

Separating Desire and Connection

  • David realized sexual desire and the desire for connection are often conflated but can be distinct.
  • He could desire emotional closeness without sexual attraction, challenging common assumptions.
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