Hey guys!
If you didn't already know, I identify as asexual. Since I don't really get to talk about it a lot in my real life, I figured I'd share some of my asexual adventures with you! This is a rant book, so the only plot it follows is the one of...
WARNING: I AM BY NO MEANS AN EXPERT ON THESE SUBJECTS SO TAKE WHAT I SAY WITH A GRAIN OF SALT. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE DISCOVERED THUS FAR AND HOW I UNDERSTAND IT. I WILL TRY MY BEST TO PRESENT FACTUAL INFORMATION, BUT FEEL FREE TO CROSS REFERENCE ANYTHING I SAY IF YOU ARE UNSURE, OR TO CORRECT ME IF SOMETHING I SAY IS INCORRECT, NOT EXACTLY RIGHT, OR MISSING ENTIRELY. THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO OFFEND ANYONE.
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The world of LGBTQ+ labels can be intimidating to try to get a grip on, especially for people who are new to it. I know I still have a lot to learn, but I will do my best to aggregate all of the information I have accumulated throughout my research into this hopefully relatively easy to understand chapter. If you have any additional information that I have not included, feel free to leave a comment explaining what it is and how it relates to other things that have been mentioned. With that being said, let's proceed.
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What is sexuality?
The Oxford English Dictionary defines sexuality as the "capacity for sexual feelings." In other words, it is a way for people to identify and express their preferences when it comes to physical intimacy and sexual attraction.
Almost all sexualities fall under two umbrella terms: allosexual and asexual.
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Simply put, these are their definitions:
Allosexual: someone who experiences sexual attraction and/or has a desire for physical intimacy.
Asexual: someone who does not experience sexual attraction and/or does not have a desire for physical intimacy.
However, the world of sexualities is a complex entity, and as with a lot of things that appear black and white, there is a grey area.
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