KestrelWings Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I just found this googling asexuality and it made me happy so I am posting it here. I found it pretty accurate, though I don't see why an asexual as shown in the photo would refuse a box of what is presumably candy. ^_^ http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/living-single/200912/asexuals-who-are-they-and-why-are-they-important Link to post Share on other sites
Oceania Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I'd be like, "YEAH! Free chocolate! Thanks!" *runs off with box* (Nevermind the heart shape to it, it's free and it's chocolate.) That girl would be going, "... What the hell?" Bahahaa. Thanks for the share. Link to post Share on other sites
Larien Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hey, thanks for posting this! ^_^ It makes me smile to see that there are people out there who try to understand. And I agree - I'd definitely take the candy! Link to post Share on other sites
moncherami Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks for adding this! This is definitely one of the better articles I've seen about asexuality, as far as seeking to be understanding and knowledge gathering rather than just ignorance and semi-insulting portrayals. (Although I realize that all articles aren't like that... I just gave up looking a while ago, since I didn't want to have to try and sift through things that may or maynot make me feel bad or insulted.) Yay for genuine interest and understanding! And props to your for sharing. :) Link to post Share on other sites
vogue Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) I just found this googling asexuality and it made me happy so I am posting it here. I found it pretty accurate, though I don't see why an asexual as shown in the photo would refuse a box of what is presumably candy. ^_^ http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/living-single/200912/asexuals-who-are-they-and-why-are-they-important Interesting.. I'll read it now. Hope it doesn't just totally dismiss asexuals as some other life form but tries to understand it... my undergrad school actually wrote a pretty good article on asexuality a few years ago, as part of a special "Valentine's Day" issue... And maybe i'm stating the obvious here but i think the guy is refusing the candy heart because the heart represents relationships/love, and apparently asexuals don't want that... or because chocolate represents sex. hmm. EDIT: just read the article & it is very well written!! And references this site quite a bit. Good job. I read some of the comments in the 'Discussion' as well... interesting stuff. Some sexuals jumped to assuming asexuals have lower brain size or depression... but 90% of the comments (I read anyway) were asexuals defending their orientation with good responses... hopefully this will get more awareness out there. Edited February 26, 2011 by vogue Link to post Share on other sites
Cpt. Jaq Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I would NEVER turn down free chocolate. NEVER. I really like Bella DePaulo's blog. When she's not writing awesome articles about asexuality, she's writing awesome articles about how awesome it is to be single. Link to post Share on other sites
Samael Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Yes, a decent article, but the first comment on the article was just hilarious. Some skeptical person who had obvious problems believing the validity of asexuality suggested that I think It's possible people are born with smaller brain anatomy which could effect sexual desire. :lol: :lol: The comments started to get better afterwards. Link to post Share on other sites
NotAllHere Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Yeah, the 'smaller brain' guy and the guy who said 'If you've ever had an erection/become wet, you like sex' were about the only bad posters I saw. The rest of the posts were pretty much just awesome. It's always nice to find an article like this. Link to post Share on other sites
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