Charlieee Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 So I've been getting gURL emails for years, but never open them and never bother unsubscribing... and then I see one about comic books, and I go in, and then I'm exploring the site, and what do I come across?http://www.gurl.com/findout/fastfacts/arti...76252-1,00.html 2013 Mod Edit: The above link doesn't work anymore, but its content can be found here. For future reference: FAST FACTS DEFINITION: Someone who identifies as "asexual" usually experiences little or no sexual attraction to any other person. That said, definitions about what constitutes "sexual attraction" vary widely, even among people who use the word "asexual" to describe themselves. ASEXUALTY VS. CELIBACY: Asexuality is not the same thing as celibacy, abstinence or impotence. Celibacy is a choice made by people who experience sexual attraction to not act on that attraction. Abstinence is the decision to refrain from sexual activity for religious or philosophical reasons, such as "abstinence before marriage." Impotence is the inability for a male person to get or keep an erection. CAUSES: Asexuality is not caused by sickness, denial, or sexual trauma--asexuals just aren't interested in sex with other people. Most asexuals are happy being asexual and don't consider it a problem. RELATIONSHIPS: Asexual people may want to be in romantic relationships with other people, but they most likely will not want to have sex as a part of that relationship. SEXUAL IDENTITY: People who identify as asexual are not closeted homosexuals. Some people may identify as asexual for a long period of time and then later identify as straight or gay or bisexual. Some people may identify as gay or straight or bi, and also identify as asexual. Some people may identify as bisexual, gay or straight for a long time and then identify as asexual. SEX: Asexual people can have sex, and sometimes do, but generally are not interested in sex. IS IT UNHEALTHY?: People who do not engage in sex or experience sexual arousal are not sick or unhealthy. However, sometimes a lack of arousal can be the symptom of medical condition. ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION: Asexuality is not the same as asexual reproduction, the process by which plants and single-celled organisms reproduce by cellular division (mitosis) or spore formation. Asexual people are capable of sexual reproduction, but usually choose not to do it. MOVEMENT: There is a growing movement of people who identify as asexual. For more information, check out the AVEN, the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network. Link to post Share on other sites
Hallucigenia Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 *claps* Link to post Share on other sites
jamie Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 cool :) something everyday Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjerseygirl Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 i like the bit on how were not single celled organisms! woohoo for recognition! TTFN Renee' Link to post Share on other sites
Dixie Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 I hate to say this, but..we already have a topic on that.http://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/12379-asexuality-on-gurlcom/But on the happy side..this is what led me to here. Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieee Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 I hate to say this, but..we already have a topic on that.http://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/12379-asexuality-on-gurlcom/But on the happy side..this is what led me to here. :shock: Are you serious?And I was so excited about finding it... :oops: Link to post Share on other sites
Kassil Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 On the plus side, those who haven't seen the other thread have seen it now, and possibly congratulated the site. I know I did. ;p Link to post Share on other sites
thylacine Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 That is a pretty good essay. Link to post Share on other sites
AmoebicMe Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 On the plus side, those who haven't seen the other thread have seen it now, and possibly congratulated the site.I know I did. ;p I totally missed that link originally. And sent them some lovely feedback. Man! That was so well put together! Yay them! Yay us! Link to post Share on other sites
Amcan Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Cool link. Good article. Link to post Share on other sites
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