Asexuality on Gurl.com

[feef]

I was wondering when they'd pick up on it! It's right on the front page if you click the sex page, which is kind of ironic, but hey! Publicity is publicity. Didn't see another thread so if anybody wanted to check it out.

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.

[Blue Topaz]

Cool - it ends with a link right back here to our little purple world!

Thanks for hooking us up, feef!

[ApolloSeek]

At least this is a positive, objective view.

[Dixie]

I knew about it.

I was on there, and I found that, and it led me here.

And I haven't left, yet. :)

[VivreEstEsperer]

Oh my gosh! I can't believe asexuality is on gurl.com that rules! and such incredibly accurate, factual information, on such a mainstream site, leading to us *faints* this is perfect. someone actually did it right. who do we have to thank for this i wonder? very neat.

Kate

[myra]

it's indeed accurate, no misconceptions and very respectful.

[Purpleschnitzel]

That's pretty cool! Accurate information, too, I think. Thanks for sharing.

[ily]

I agree, it's good info.

Haha, get 'em young!