7 Things Asexual People Want You To Know

Asexuality is an extremely misunderstood sexual identity. Sexual intimacy is important for many of us. Because most of society deems sexual attraction important, asexuals are often ostracized – even pitied – for their sexual orientation. In this video, we cover some of the common misconceptions that asexual people want you to know. If you want to help promote awareness of this topic, help us share this video.

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[Psychgo]

This was an important topic. Hope you guys appreciate this! :)

[jess-tameme]

Aces are like unicorns.
*Not a lot of people think we exist.*

[jpsplat]

Asexuals experience: feeling anxious when your friend says "I haven't been laid in weeks I'm going crazy!!"

[plompers]

When I first told my grandma I was asexual as a teenager, her first reaction was "Oh thank god" and I died laughing

[CynicalButOptimistic]

My parents: "NO BOYS, stay away from boys! If you so much as mention a boy's name, we're gonna interrogate the hell out of you. But we don't want you to be a lesbian either. If you ever start dating, we're all gonna die."

Me: "Okay, " *is ace*

My parents: "NO, NOT LIKE THAT!"

[mindanbi]

Dear people who think i just haven't found the right person:

*no*

[badgyaaaaaaal]

Friends: do you have a crush?
Me as an Aromantic Asexual: I have a crush on myself but i think myself doesn’t love me

[dannyboygregory-mccormick]

I knew a girl who was asexual and aromantic. She was cool, she never got involded in drama, liked to play video games, she mostly stuck to herself and a few close friends but she clearly wasnt lonely. She never wore make up or liked shopping. was a straight A student and became a doctor. I have a lot of respect for her as a person even though we weren't that close. I never met anyone quite like her.

[IAteYourLastCake]

I hate when people say “y did u say he’s cute if ur ace!? Do u have a crush on him???” Like, I’m sorry but I know good looking when I see it

[cantthinkofaname]

Person: how do you know you're ace?
Ace: what?
Person: if you've never 'done the do', how do you know you don't like it?
Ace: well, I've never been stabbed, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't like that...

[brendanforde]

Me: "I think im asexual"
my mom: "Don't worry you'll find the right person"
Me: "DID I STUTTER"

[eleanawynter]

The girl: So what do you like to do in bed?
Me an asexual: *_Talk about feelings or just sleep._*

[the_toybonnie]

Ok everyone, for who's not asexual
Just because I said someone is cute doesn't mean I want to duck them or be with them, being asexual doesn't make me blind

[ALLEGIVNT]

ace on the streets
asleep in the sheets

[mangaboidesu]

I'm Asexual and Aromantic but I suddenly fell in love with two beautiful creatures in the world...


My bed and the food

[donutkiller]

My friend came out as asexual to me so I’m trying to learn about being asexual so I can understand them better

[RubyDaLynx]

I am not even an adult yet, and I can only imagine how hard it will be to find a partner who doesn't need ''The thing''. This is why you need to make it clear;
I know it's awkward, but you are saving yourself from a lot of trouble.

[stuwadlittle]

Friends: so do you like boys or girls?

Me, a Biromantic Asexual: well yes but actually no

[vimvandalism]

Something people need to get into their head already.
Asexual: NO *SEXUAL* ATTRACTION.
Aromantic: NO *ROMANTIC* ATTRACTION.
They are both perfectly normal, but it’s *absolutely* disrespectful to say asexual people don’t want to date or want a significant other.

[feminico]

Short answer: ace peeps like people for their personality, not because of what's down there.