Asexuality is the lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity.


Someone who is Asexual experiences little to no sexual attraction.


Sexual attraction, in basic terms, means you find a specific person sexually appealing and want to have sex with them.


It may be considered a sexual orientation or the lack thereof. It may also be categorized more widely, to include a broad spectrum of asexual sub-identities.


Asexuality is distinct from abstention from sexual activity and from celibacy,which are behavioral and generally motivated by factors such as an individual's personal, social, or religious beliefs.


An estimated 1% of the population is asexual, though experts believe that the number could actually be higher.

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Asexuality is a sexual orientation, just like homosexuality, bisexuality, and heterosexuality. It is both an identity and a spectrum. Asexual people are sometimes known as ace or aces for short.


The asexual spectrum has two orientations; sexual orientation and romantic orientation. Several identities fall under these categories.


Asexual people have the same emotional needs as everyone else. Everyone is different, and how individuals fulfill those needs varies widely.


Some aces may want romantic relationships. They can feel romantically attracted to other people, which may include the same sex or other sexes.


Other aces prefer close friendships to intimate relationships. Some will experience arousal, and some will masturbate while having no interest in having sex with another person.


Some asexual people do not want to have sexual contact, while others may feel “sex-neutral.” Other asexual people will engage in sexual contact to gain an emotional connection.

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Some common identities which fall into the asexual spectrum include:


Aromantic
Aromantic is a romantic orientation, which is different from a sexual orientation. Although the two are interwined for most people, they are different.

Aromantic people experience little or no romantic attraction. They prefer close friendships and other nonromantic relationships.



Many aromantic people will form queer platonic partnerships, or QPPs. QPPs are platonic yet have the same level of commitment as romantic relationships. Some people in QPPs choose to live together or have children together.


Demisexual
People who are demisexual experience sexual or romantic attraction, but only after they have formed a close, emotional connection with someone.


Graysexual or grayromantic
Graysexual or grayromantic people identify somewhere between sexual and asexual. This can include but is not limited to:

people who only experience romantic attraction sometimes
people who only experience sexual attraction sometimes
people who experience sexual attraction but have a very low sex drive
people who desire and enjoy sexual or romantic relationships but only in very specific circumstances.

Asexuality, celibacy, and abstinence

Asexuality is not the same as celibacy or abstinence. If someone is celibate or abstains from sex, this means they have taken a conscious decision to not take part in sexual activity despite experiencing sexual attraction.

It is also important to note that asexuality is not the same as hypoactive sexual desire disorder or sexual aversion disorder. These are medical conditions associated with anxiety towards sexual contact. Social pressure may make asexual people feel anxious about sex, but that is different.

Asexuality is not:

abstinence on religious grounds
sexual repression, aversion, or dysfunction
a fear of intimacy,
loss of libido due to age, illness, or other circumstances.


Some well-meaning people may assume asexual people will feel sexual attraction when they meet the “right” person — but that’s not how asexuality works. It’s not a matter of finding love or romance.

As a matter of fact, many asexual people desire romantic relationships — and many asexual people have happy healthy romantic relationships.

Romance doesn’t have to involve sex, just as sex doesn’t require romance.

How asexuality works in relationships

A romantic relationship where one partner is asexual and the other isn’t can absolutely work — with plenty of honest communication. Not much different from any other healthy relationship, right?


If you’re asexual, you’ll want to talk to your partner about the types of sexual activity you’re open to (if any) plus any other boundaries you have around sex.


Maybe you and your partner both want a long-term romantic relationship, but your partner has a much higher sex drive. You might try an open relationship, where your partner has other sexual partners but maintains an emotional commitment to you.


What’s most important is that both partners express their needs honestly and recognize that while sexual attraction can shift over time, it may not. So, it generally won’t help to assume an asexual partner will suddenly experience sexual attraction.


Keep in mind, too, that it’s OK (and very healthy) to have a high sex drive and want to have sex often. Sometimes, people simply aren’t compatible.

If your partner is asexual and doesn’t want to have sex, but they aren’t willing to consider an open relationship, you might want to consider whether the relationship meets your needs (which are entirely valid, too).

Zonefree:
Proud to identify with my people.


Asexual and proud.


Heaven is the goal.

You do know what asexual means right?

No or little intrest in sex but desire for a romantic relationship...

If you are Asexual then you should have no business being in a romantic relationship.
You can't come and make me hard for nothing.

Zonefree:
Proud to identify with my people.


Asexual and proud.


Heaven is the goal.

I'm very sure you didn't read what the op wrote before commenting,someone that can sell his family properties for sex can never be asexual.

virginprincess:
I'm very sure you didn't read what the op wrote before commenting,someone that can sell his family properties for sex can never be asexual.

So, why are you pained now? Is it your Asexual?

Zonefree:

So, why are you pained now? Is it your Asexual?

Did you just say pained ,I was just correcting that silly mindset of yours.

virginprincess:
Did you just say pained ,I was just correcting that silly mindset of yours.

Ok

If you now want make soup touch your hand, no go close to fufu

TheMaterialist:
Asexuality is the lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity.
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An estimated 1% of the population is asexual, though experts believe that the number could actually be higher.

I agree that the number is several times much higher than that. Due to what what considered the norm in society, majority, in my opinion, are forced to hide themselves anywhere they can to avoid being singled out. Many might not even know it but a good number of them are married with kids, while others work right there in the sex industry.

Raspberries:
You do know what asexual means right?

No or little intrest in sex but desire for a romantic relationship...

Some don't even desire romantic relationships, while others simply settle for mere companionship.

blaquemyc:
If you are Asexual then you should have no business being in a romantic relationship.
You can't come and make me hard for nothing.

Many of them are right there in marriages , and some with kids too.

We exist

Thonia69:
We exist

Asexuals plenty for Nigeria. Only say society no dey let people like that openly embrace their nature.

Kobojunkie:
Asexuals plenty for Nigeria. Only say society no dey let people like that openly embrace their nature.

Exactly!

Quite enlightening.