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Asexual: A person who does not experience sexual attraction.
Welcome to the Asexual Visibility and Education Network. AVEN hosts the
world’s largest online asexual community as well as a large archive
of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest
discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike.
Unlike celibacy, which is a choice, asexuality is a sexual
orientation. Asexual people have the same emotional needs as everybody else and are just as capable of forming intimate relationships. To find out more about
asexuality, click here.
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Understanding Asexuality from the Outside |
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A friend who rarely mentions sex has not had any in at least a decade. It has always seemed odd to me, but he is someone I really care for, and I accept him as he is.
When I discovered the AVEN board, I put two and two together and got asexuality. I did not want to confront my friend over something he might not be comfortable talking about, but I did want to let him know that I was asexual-friendly.
Unable to concoct a better plan, I sent a FYI e-mail to a dozen friends, letting them know that I was reading very interesting threads on the AVEN board. I even sent links to some of my favorites. My e-mail was not for the other eleven; it went to them so my friend would not think I was singling him out.
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Post of the Week |
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I don't feel socially handicapped at all. Sure, I don't date, but why that would cause me to be socially handicapped is ludicrous. I have a perfectly normal social life for the most part. I'm not a loner. I have lots of friends. I get out there and do things. I don't feel at all handicapped because of my asexuality. So what if I don't date? I'd rather be friends with guys than date them. I advance socially through my charming personality and wit (hahahaha) instead of through dating.
--GoAllyGoGo has an active social life.
Every AVEN member has a new perspective. Read more and discuss your own on the community boards.
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