QUICK FACTS

Just a few things you need to know about Asexuality.

Asexuality is a sexual orientation not a gender identity.

Asexual people can also be heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc., while still being asexual.

Asexual means a lack of sexual attraction, and does not reflect on a persons sexual experiences, knowledge or interests.

The 'A' in LGBT2QIA represents Asexual, Aromantic & Agender.

Ace is a common nickname for Asexuality

Unlike celibacy, which is a choice to abstain from sexual activity, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who a person is, just like any other sexual orientation.

MYTHS ABOUT ASEXUALITY

There's so much misinformation about our Asexual friends, lets clear a few things up

Asexuality is a choice - Nope, Just like other sexual orientations including heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality, Asexuality is not a choice.

Asexuals cannot form deep or meaningful relationships - Asexuals feel the full spectrum of romantic feelings as anyone else, they just have a lack of sexual attraction.

Asexuals don't ever want to have sex - Although for some this is true, there are many asexual individuals who do have sex.

Asexuals just haven't met the right person - This is similar to telling a queer person they just haven’t met the right person of a different gender. Any sexual orientation, including asexuality, is an individual experience.