Sounds Fake But Okay

Hey what's up hello! This week, we're giving you a full rundown on what aromanticism and the aro spectrum is. If you are aromantic and struggle to give the long talk that explains aromanticism to loved ones, you can use this to do the talking for you. If you’ve just learned what aromanticism is or if you were sent here by a loved one, hopefully, this episode begins to help you to learn and understand.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/what-is-aromanticism    Check out AUREA to learn more about aromanticism: https://www.aromanticism.org/    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! This Valentine's Day season we're discussing traditionally romantic couples activities and why they actually might be better done alone.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/romantic-activities-to-do-alone    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! As we all know, you can choose your sexuality! So this week, we tell you why you should choose to convert to asexuality and/or aromanticism. **This is all sarcastic pls don't come for us**Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/the-perks-of-asexuality-and-aromanticism        Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! This week we chat with David Jay (and a second mystery guest) about having a child and parenting as an asexual person. We also discuss David's three parent household and the Equality Act.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/asexual-parenting    Ace discrimination video submission: https://bit.ly/acediscrimination    Tavi's favorite Mongolian metal band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM8dCGIm6yc    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! This week we list out just a few things that people on the asexual and aromantic spectrums DON'T OWE YOU!Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/things-that-aspecs-dont-owe-you   Our new P.O. Boxes:Kayla KaszycaP.O. Box 2303Baton Rouge, LA 70821Sarah CostelloP.O. Box 16453North Hollywood, CA 91615Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! This week we take a dive into the long history of bi/ace solidarity. We explore how our communities interacted in the past and what they are doing to support each other in the present.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/bi-ace-solidarity     Bi/Ace Solidarity Tumblr Masterpost: https://autismserenity.tumblr.com/post/142035894961/the-acesaros-were-part-of-the-bi-community-until     Slate Care and Feeding Article: https://slate.com/human-interest/2021/01/capitol-riot-nephew-legal-aid-care-and-feeding.html   Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! This week, Sarah takes the ultimate test. Does she know Kayla better than her boyfriend Dean does? Listen to find out.Episode transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/boyfriend-vs-best-friend  Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! This week we talk about how asexuality is viewed in both the medical and mental health world. We take a look at the DSM-5 and discuss hypoactive sexual desire disorder.Episode transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/medicalization-of-asexuality    Articles/posts mentioned in this episode:- http://www.asexualityarchive.com/asexuality-in-the-dsm-5/      - https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/206722-re-my-mom-pushed-me-to-bring-up-my-asexuality-at-a-doctor-appointment-late-and-looong-update/?tab=comments#comment-1064090994    - https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/157750-should-i-tell-my-therapist-that-im-asexual/    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! For our last episode of 2020, we will be naming someone the Allo of the Year. Listen as we read this year's weirdest stories about sex and romance and try to figure out if the allos are actually okay.Episode transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/allo-of-the-year    Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book

Hey what's up hello! This week we are excited to have our amazing friend Perry on as a guest. We chat with Perry about Dungeons and Dragons and the potential it has to let you explore your identity.Episode Transcript: www.soundsfakepod.com/transcripts/dungeons-and-dragons     Listen to Into the Gridge: https://anchor.fm/intothegridge   Follow Perry: @perryfier0   Check out Perry's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/swamswimswum   Donate: patreon.com/soundsfakepod    Follow: @soundsfakepod    Join: https://discord.gg/W7VBHMt    www.soundsfakepod.comBuy our book: www.soundsfakepod.com/book