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Asexual Perspectives

Opening the door to self-discovery

By ~Acer~

As humans, we are in general a social species, programmed to support each other in family units and communities and it seems often mob rule dictates what is normal, expected or acceptable behaviour. Especially in a modern society where the media projects these ideas into every facet of our lives, we are now educated very early on as to how life apparently is. No matter what our true feelings inside, we may now attempt to adhere to the ‘rules’ that we have collectively set ourselves.

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Digest for 13th - 20th May 2013

Site News:

Alternate accounts are being allowed for (h)AVEN users to maintain anonymity. Please see conditions.

World Watch:

Sexinfo Online has an article on asexuality.

A Dear Abby column from 1995 talks about asexuality.

Community:

The Asexual Agenda is looking for new bloggers.

Contributors are sought for a new YouTube channel on asexuality.

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