The Basics
Like any identity, it is often met with curiosity, but certain questions can inadvertently invalidate an individual's lived experience or rely on outdated stereotypes.
While the "A" in LGBTQIA+ is increasingly recognized as representing Asexual, Aromantinc, and Agender identities, inclusion within the queer community often remains surface-level.
Here are a few aromantic microlabels to help you learn more about this romantic orientation.
The Split Attraction Model (SAM) is a framework that distinguishes between a person's sexual attraction and their romantic attraction.
There are many diverse experiences and identities within the asexual community.
We asked our members to share their coming out stories for Coming Out Day 2025 (Oct 11).
The asexual experience encourages us to move beyond the traditional heteronormative model.
Guides
Pride Month is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, a time to honor the resilience, diversity, and hard-won victories in the fight for equality.
The voices of aromantic individuals, those who do not experience romantic attraction, can sometimes feel muted.
This article aims to illuminate the path for asexual individuals to not only participate in Pride Month but to deeply connect with its spirit.
If your child has recently come out as asexual, you might find yourself with a mix of emotions and questions.
In the ever-evolving landscape of student diversity, it's crucial for K-12 school counselors to possess a comprehensive understanding of various sexual orientations.
Asexuality, the lack of sexual attraction, is often misunderstood and overlooked in therapeutic settings.
Love, in its myriad forms, paints the human experience with vibrant hues.
International Asexuality Day is a day dedicated to visibility, education, community building, and combating the unique forms of erasure and discrimination faced by asexual individuals.
Parenting often involves navigating uncharted waters. One such journey may involve understanding and supporting a child who identifies as asexual or aromantic.
Special Topics
It’s easy to assume that a lack of sexual interest automatically means someone is asexual, but the truth is more nuanced.
Valentine’s Day arrives every February with a loud message that romance is the center of happiness.
The holidays can quietly intensify feelings of loneliness.
In recent years, Japanese media have amplified concerns about a supposed rise in asexuality and a decline in romantic engagement among the nation’s youth.
A common misconception about asexuality is that it precludes any form of sexual activity, including masturbation.
For many asexual individuals, the decision to undergo sterilization – such as a tubal ligation for women or a vasectomy for men – is a deeply personal and often complex one.
Conversion therapy, also known as sexual orientation change efforts, is a pseudoscientific practice aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
While asexual individuals do not experience sexual attraction, they can still experience other forms of attraction, including romantic attraction.
While it might seem counterintuitive, asexuality and sex work aren't mutually exclusive.
Entertainment
The Paper, The popular new spinoff of The Office, has garnered a significant viewership thanks to its familiar mockumentary format and new cast of quirky characters.
Portalmania author Debbie Urbanski speaks about the exploration of asexuality across genres and the need for widening the scope of the asexual experience in fiction
Music has a profound way of expressing the unspoken, of validating feelings that might otherwise feel isolated.
Celebrate your identity with these stylish, creative, and affirming products that allow asexual individuals to express their pride.
A growing number of public figures are openly identifying as asexual or aromantic.

