Mintteaowl Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hi everyone! I am currently writing an ethnography English paper about Discourses (as my reading defines it:"discourse is ways of being in the world, or forms of life which integrate words, acts, values, beliefs, attitudes, social identities, as well as gestures, glances, body positions and clothes”) and I have decided to talk about Demisexuality so I would like to ask some questions for everyone who identifies as demisexual if y'all don't mind. :) Here is the survey link for the questions: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JJLGKDR This is only for my class and will not be published, the survey is anonymous. You do not have to answer all of them, if there is anything else you would like to add that you feel is relevant please do! I decided to talk about demisexuality since I am not demi myself(grey-ace) and felt it would be a great topic to write about and a great way to bring awareness of demisexuality/asexuality to my classmates and of course to better understand demisexuality myself. Thank you in advance for anyone willing to help out! Link to post Share on other sites
Star Bit Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'm obviously not Demisexual but i have two things to add. I think it's important to understand what the term literally means; in that Demi means half or partial. And that the term's prefix does not refer to a bond despite that being its definition's focal point. Nor does the prefix denote closeness/a very strong bond; as some people insist the term requires (which would exclude normal friends). In fact, Liensexual (French for bond) or Desmosexual (Greek) are more adequate names. And to your last question, i see this mix up alot. Demisexuality is not being ok with sex after a certain bond (as the asexual would still not be able to give proper reciprocation which can be a problem) or the theory of that or thinking you'll have sexual attraction after a bond (as a partner may be waiting for a day they may never come). Link to post Share on other sites
allrightalready Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 - What does demisexuality mean to you? i take on this label because outside of a relationship sex is out of the question. i am not interested in sex with random people and even put off by the idea but i also consider it an essential part of a relationship - Why is it important to form community? And specifically for demisexuals? without a community it is easy to be gaslighted into thinking you are wrong for not going along with the crowd. support from others like you helps -How is demisexuality similar and different from asexuality and any other sexuality? different from asexuality because under certain circumstances sex is not just ok but desired, similar because i can go a long time without sex without causing distress which seems to be a problem with allosexuals - Regarding the provided definition: what would you say are the beliefs/values of demisexuals? all over the place, being demi does not define my values or beliefs only my actions/attitude towards sex - What would you advise to someone confused about demisexuality? To someone who believes they may be demi? i provide links to aven and the definitions list Link to post Share on other sites
Mycroft is Yourcroft Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 This project has been approved for posting by the AVEN Project Team. Mycroft is Yourcroft Project Team Link to post Share on other sites
demiandproud Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Don't forget to post it in the demisexuality forums as well: http://demisexuality.org/forums/index.php Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Ice-Tea Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Done. Please share the paper when it's finished! Link to post Share on other sites
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