A_Life Team Latest Topicshttps://www.asexuality.org/en/forum/99-a_life-team/A_Life Team Latest TopicsenHow romantic are you?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/58498-how-romantic-are-you/Like it or not, sexuals are all around us and they're multiplying in numbers. Therefore we have to deal with them a lot. That's why the intrepid crew of A Life discusses some common themes that come up when dealing with them.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>58498Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:58:18 +0000Do you find labels useful or restricting?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/56428-do-you-find-labels-useful-or-restricting/Labels. Some people revel in them, some people hate them. But everybody should probably be aware of them, so that is why labels are the topic of this edition of A Life.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>56428Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:07:54 +0000Can we teach people how to be happy without sex?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/53044-can-we-teach-people-how-to-be-happy-without-sex/This week the intrepid panel of A Life takes a look at psychology of asexuality and especially the ways that asexuals and/or aromantics might teach happiness to sexuals and romantics without the constant need for sex or romance.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>53044Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:10:14 +0000Does asexuality make us boring?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/58261-does-asexuality-make-us-boring/Like it or not, sexuals are all around us and they're multiplying in numbers. Therefore we have to deal with them a lot. That's why the intrepid crew of A Life discusses some common themes that come up when dealing with them.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>58261Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:11:58 +0000Asexuality and virginityhttps://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/51746-asexuality-and-virginity/The modern society seems to put extreme pressure on the question of virginity. Who are virgins and who are not? When does one lose their virginity? In the latest episode of A Life, we examine the question of virginity as it relates to asexuality.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>51746Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:31:32 +0000Do you drink alcohol?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/57417-do-you-drink-alcohol/As tradition dictates, it is time to go off topic for our final episode of the year. This naturally means immediate derailment and general confusion in the part of the panelists. Let the festivities begin!

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

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]]>57417Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:53:16 +0000Are you out to your parents?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/56039-are-you-out-to-your-parents/This episode of A life has it's hosts tell personal stories of their asexuality and parents, some sex education stories, and more.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>56039Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:58:28 +0000Symbols of Asexualityhttps://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/50813-symbols-of-asexuality/All minorities seem to have their selected symbolism to broadcast and share their identity. Asexual symbols are far newer than others and their origins can be traced. On the latest episode of A Life, we dig into the symbols and their origins.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>50813Sun, 30 May 2010 20:45:49 +0000What should we do with the haters?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/59129-what-should-we-do-with-the-haters/Last week's offtopic show ended up to actually have a topic. So we tried again. This time we talk about everything from Adar to warehouse management in space. Mission accomplished!

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>59129Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:35:12 +0000Are you queer?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/63451-are-you-queer/Queer is a term that has proved itself to be rather problematic for both people who identify as such and those who don't. What does the word actually mean and who should be using it to describe themselves? And, ultimately, can asexuals be considered queer? These are the questions that accompany general randomness in this episode of A Life!

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>63451Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:12:38 +0000What, if any, of the dating sites do you use?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/62233-what-if-any-of-the-dating-sites-do-you-use/Radiocarbon dating is a radiometric dating method that uses the naturally occurring radioisotope carbon-14 to estimate the age of carbon-bearing materials up to about 58,000 to 62,000 years. However, we're talking about the other variety of dating, the human interaction inducing personal contact kind.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>62233Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:52:44 +0000At what age do you believe you came into your sexual maturity?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/61440-at-what-age-do-you-believe-you-came-into-your-sexual-maturity/This week the intrepid panel of A Life delves into the depths of maturity. Often asexuality is confused with sexual immaturity, so we discuss how they differ from each other and how to tell them apart.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>61440Wed, 11 May 2011 17:47:48 +0000If you need to prioritize your romantic or sexual identity, which one do you go for?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/61675-if-you-need-to-prioritize-your-romantic-or-sexual-identity-which-one-do-you-go-for/Randomness is the word of the day when the A Life team heads off to the unknown territories of an offtopic show. Although, to be honest, I don't know what the official word of the day is, so it probably is not randomness. In any case, the show features the special guestitude of Kendra.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>61675Wed, 18 May 2011 19:15:55 +0000Coming out questionshttps://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/54100-coming-out-questions/Coming out can be hard and scary for some people. For asexuals, it can be harder because not many people have heard of asexuality. This episode of A Life, we talk about coming out, worst and best responses, personal experiences, and give some tips on how to come out of that closet.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>54100Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:26:53 +0000What is the status of demisexuals and grey-a's in relation to the community?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/59776-what-is-the-status-of-demisexuals-and-grey-as-in-relation-to-the-community/Demisexuality and Grey-A's are a part of the asexuality community as well. So naturally they'll be a part of this podcast as well. This is what the brave crew of the starship A Life discusses this time around.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>59776Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:16:42 +0000When did you know you were asexual?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/58809-when-did-you-know-you-were-asexual/Children. I can't stand them, but fortunately there were other panelists on the show, who have something more constructive to say. In the episode, the panel digs into the prospect of raising them and being one.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>58809Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:42:07 +0000What form of art is inherently the most asexual in nature?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/56585-what-form-of-art-is-inherently-the-most-asexual-in-nature/If 1% of people are asexual then logically 1% of artists should be asexual as well, so why isn't 1% of art asexual? That is the question on the table on this episode of A Life as well as a recap of some of the more popular fictional characters who may or may not be asexual.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>56585Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:11:49 +0000Do you, in your regular life, require sexual allies?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/59329-do-you-in-your-regular-life-require-sexual-allies/Allies! Who are they, do they exist and do we need them? Those, and somewhat similar questions, are answered in this episode of A Life. Or, well... they're not as much answered than discussed... after the feedback... somewhere around there... It's very entertaining, I promise!

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>59329Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:22:03 +0000Asexuality and Parentshttps://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/44122-asexuality-and-parents/Hey everyone!

Here's the poll for episode 5 of 'A Life', the asexy podcast! In this episode, Alexa, Henrik and Rebecca start out talking about asexuals and their parental units and end up talking about asexuals being parents, and then move on to talking about Disney movies, Rebecca's cousins, Henrik's Dad, and just about anything else you can think of.

If you were worried we might be serious and academic, your worries are over. We hope you enjoy the podcast anyway. :)

~The A Life Team

PS. Note that the poll is multiple choice, so you can answer it differently for each parent or step-parent.

]]>44122Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:41:40 +0000What form of sexual culture you enjoy?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/57257-what-form-of-sexual-culture-you-enjoy/The culture around us is full of sex, that is something we cannot do anything about. So what is a poor asexual soul to do? Well, as luck would have it, most of us still can enjoy sexual culture in one form or another for some more or less convoluted way. That is what we discuss in this edition A Life.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>57257Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:47:08 +0000Do you think not coming out hurts the community?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/56185-do-you-think-not-coming-out-hurts-the-community/"Coming out" is usually covered a lot in these sorts of podcasts and is universally hailed as a good thing for everybody. But what if you just want to stay in and not deal with the hassle or repercussions of coming out. Is it as respectable and if it is, what are the ways to stay in without blowing your cover? These questions and a lot of tangential sidelines are at the core of this episode of A Life.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>56185Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:10:51 +0000Do you feel that you are different?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/58959-do-you-feel-that-you-are-different/Being different is probably the worst thing you can be in this world, and you'll never be forgiven for being that. Being asexual is rather different, so the panel discusses how the world has made them pay.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>58959Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:12:53 +0000Do we have a subculture of our own?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/58076-do-we-have-a-subculture-of-our-own/Most larger minorities have developed a cultural sensibility of their own. Is asexuality one of those minority groups that have achieved that? And if not, why not?

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>58076Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:49:43 +0000Does being asexual become easier with age?https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/54453-does-being-asexual-become-easier-with-age/The challenges in life differ greatly with age, so it's only logical to assume that the same applies to one's asexuality. In this episode of A Life, the crew examines the different social challenges of asexuality as they change with age.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>54453Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:37:37 +0000The importance of gender identityhttps://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/57015-the-importance-of-gender-identity/This time around the crew of A Life revisits an old topic well due for a revisit. Gender identity is something that the asexual community talks about often and maybe has a unique angle to.

Please do add your thoughts about the subject, but I urge you to listen to the show first. It will considerably clarify the poll and give tons of thought-provoking entertainment. You can find the show here:

http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/

]]>57015Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:09:24 +0000