Asexuality and Aromanticism: A Tweetorial
*DISCLAIMER*
This is meant to serve as an introduction for healthcare workers and not a deep dive on the topic. Not every person on the asexual or aromantic spectrum will agree with the definitions I list.
*DISCLAIMER*
This is meant to serve as an introduction for healthcare workers and not a deep dive on the topic. Not every person on the asexual or aromantic spectrum will agree with the definitions I list.
*This tweetorial will primarily focused on Asexuality with a dollop of Aromanticism.*
Most researchers indicate the prevalence of asexuality to be around 1% of the population.
Most researchers indicate the prevalence of asexuality to be around 1% of the population.
What does Asexuality mean?
Trick question. It& #39;s none of the above.
"An asexual (ace) person is someone who does not experience sexual attraction. Unlike celibacy, which people choose, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who someone is." -modified from AVEN definition
"An asexual (ace) person is someone who does not experience sexual attraction. Unlike celibacy, which people choose, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who someone is." -modified from AVEN definition
An aromantic (aro) person is someone who does not experience romantic attraction.
A person can be ace or aro, or ace/aro.
A person can be ace or aro, or ace/aro.
This brings up the question of what is attraction?
Attraction means desire for a specific person(s).
There are many different types of attractions.
Examples of attraction: Sexual, Romantic, Sensual, Aesthetic, Platonic
(This tweetorial will only focus on the first two.)
Attraction means desire for a specific person(s).
There are many different types of attractions.
Examples of attraction: Sexual, Romantic, Sensual, Aesthetic, Platonic
(This tweetorial will only focus on the first two.)
Attraction may or may not be linked to behavior or desire.
An asexual person will not feel sexual attraction for a specific person, but may or may not have sex and/or masturbate.
*All slides created by me and my mad art skills, and previously published on a private site.*
An asexual person will not feel sexual attraction for a specific person, but may or may not have sex and/or masturbate.
*All slides created by me and my mad art skills, and previously published on a private site.*
Like many things, Asexuality and Aromanticism lie on a spectrum.
Common Asexual spectrum identities:
Demisexual: ONLY experiences sexual attraction after a strong emotional bond is established.
Grey Asexual (Grey-A): someone who identifies somewhere between asexual and sexual.
Common Asexual spectrum identities:
Demisexual: ONLY experiences sexual attraction after a strong emotional bond is established.
Grey Asexual (Grey-A): someone who identifies somewhere between asexual and sexual.
What about Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder and Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder, as seen in the DSM 5?
Read the fine print:
“If a lifelong lack of sexual desire is better explained by one’s self-identification as ‘asexual,’ then a diagnosis of [Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder] would not be made (Brotto 2012).” -modified from the DSM 5
Asexuality is NOT a medical disorder.
“If a lifelong lack of sexual desire is better explained by one’s self-identification as ‘asexual,’ then a diagnosis of [Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder] would not be made (Brotto 2012).” -modified from the DSM 5
Asexuality is NOT a medical disorder.
In summary,
Asexuality:
- is a sexual orientation, not a choice
- means having no sexual attraction
- does not mean doesn& #39;t have sex/relationships
- is a spectrum
- is not a medical disorder
- is not caused by sexual assault or trauma
Asexuality:
- is a sexual orientation, not a choice
- means having no sexual attraction
- does not mean doesn& #39;t have sex/relationships
- is a spectrum
- is not a medical disorder
- is not caused by sexual assault or trauma
In summary,
Aromanticism:
- is a romantic orientation, not a choice
- means having no romantic attraction
- does not mean doesn& #39;t have sex/relationships
- is a spectrum
- is not a medical disorder
- is not caused by sexual assault or trauma
Aromanticism:
- is a romantic orientation, not a choice
- means having no romantic attraction
- does not mean doesn& #39;t have sex/relationships
- is a spectrum
- is not a medical disorder
- is not caused by sexual assault or trauma
Resources:
Asexuality Visibility and Education Network. AVEN. http://www.asexuality.org"> http://www.asexuality.org
The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality by Julie Sondra Decker.
http://www.whatisasexuality.com/intro/
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https://www.asexualityarchive.com/wp-conten... href=" https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/asexuality.pdf
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-conten... href=" http://wiki.asexuality.org/Aromantic_FAQ ">https://wiki.asexuality.org/Aromantic...
Asexuality Visibility and Education Network. AVEN. http://www.asexuality.org"> http://www.asexuality.org
The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality by Julie Sondra Decker.
http://www.whatisasexuality.com/intro/
https://www.whatisasexuality.com/intro/&qu... href=" http://www.asexualityarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/AsexualityABriefIntroduction.pdf
https://www.asexualityarchive.com/wp-conten... href=" https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/asexuality.pdf
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/wp-conten... href=" http://wiki.asexuality.org/Aromantic_FAQ ">https://wiki.asexuality.org/Aromantic...