Ivee Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Hello everyone! My name is Ivee and I am doing informal research about the asexual/aromantic community for a project in one of my classes this semester in order to teach others more about the importance of ace/aro visibility. I would really appreciate it if you could help me by indicating the following to me in the comments of this post: Do you identify as being on the ace spectrum, the aro spectrum, or both. How old you were when you first identified as being on the ace/aro spectrum (whichever came first if you answered both to the previous question)? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spooky_moss Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I identify on both the ace spectrum and the aro spectrum. I was 19 years old when I first identified as ace and aro (both were at the same time). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
x.toby.x Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1. I am asexual, but not arospec. 2. I'm not sure on the exact age, but I was in middle school. So probably around 13-14? Possibly even 15. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artemis42 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I identify as ace-spec. I started identifying this way or at least started exploring my identity when I was 15. I also briefly identified as aro-spec when I was 16 but eventually realized that wasn’t accurate, and no longer identify that way. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andever Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1. Ace, but not aro. 2. 26-27? Ish? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janus DarkFox Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Moved to Visibility and Education Projects Janus DarkFox Cover Welcome Lounge, Weekends Asexual Relationships, Current Questions about Asexuality, Asexual Musings and Rantings & Open Mic Moderator 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aelin Galathynius Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I was 15 when I came across the term asexual, and started identifying with it at 16. Around the same time I was exploring other sexualities, and discovered panromantic, so I'm not on the aro spectrum. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HairyFace Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1. Ace and aro 2. When I was growing up in the 1990s asexuality wasn't really known or understood and it wasn't until I was 21 that I discovered AVEN, which was in its infancy, and I finally had a word to describe myself. I came out as ace at 22. As for coming out as aro, aromanticism wasn't known or understood until later and I think I first identified as aro and came out as aro in my early 30s. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steel13 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1. Ace (still questioning aro) 2. I officially started identifying as ace when I was 20, though I was pretty sure I was ace at 17 or 18. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hikarin Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 1) Asexual and Aromantic 2) 23 for both, first ace and aro a couple of days later 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plantbasedme Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1.- Ace, and questioning aro 2.- 18ish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazokashii Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1. Ace, questioning arospec 2. 23 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mozart Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1. Ace and Aro 2. 25 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regulus Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I am asexual, but am not at all aromantic. I was 42. In retrospect, I've known all my adult life, but it wasn't until that age that I found out that asexuality was a thing. But I was 42 when I realized there was a label to be put on it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tunhope Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 2 hours ago, Regulus said: I am asexual, but am not at all aromantic. I was 42. In retrospect, I've known all my adult life, but it wasn't until that age that I found out that asexuality was a thing. But I was 42 when I realized there was a label to be put on it. Exactly the same for me, except you can add a good 20 years to Regulus's 42. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ContentedCentipede Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1. I am both asexual and aromantic. 2. I found AVEN, and learned about asexuality and aromanticism when I was 19 - and I quickly realized that the words and community fit with the way I've always felt (but had been unable to explain). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rainy Robin Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1. I'm aroace (so I'm on both the aromantic and asexual spectrums). 2. I first identified as aroace at 21 years old, though I would've done so earlier had I known about aspec identities. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bfheejuns Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1. I'm Aro-Ace 2. I think I was roughly 14? 15? when I started identifying on the ace spectrum (demi at first) and I was roughly 17 or 18 when I identified as being aromantic 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShantheTato Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1. Ace and questioning aro 2. I learned I was ace at 28. I didn't learn what asexuality was until then 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix_fire Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1. Ace, but not aro 2. I felt different from my peers starting as early as 11, but I didn't start identifying as ace until I was 15 or 16 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VeryAsexyIndeed Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1. As of now I identify as both ace and aro✌️🥰 2. I’m not out yet but I learned about the terms and started using them for myself on AVEN this year, so 15✌️ That’s a really cool project to do! I love that you’re doing that! 🖤🤍💜👌🥰 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
apologetically_alix Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1. I identify as both aromantic and asexual 2. I realised I was ace first, when I was 13, and aro not long after but I was questioning for a while 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marrow_ Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1. I identify as being on the Asexual spectrum and might be questioning being on the Aromantic Spectrum. 2. I realised I was an Asexual at 16 when someone told me no one has a, "cloths on" kink and I finally realised that real people actually have physical intercourse. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElusiveCreature Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 1. I identify as ace and aro-spec. 2. I first heard the term by chance when I was 15, but dismissed my very, very strong inclination due to a poor understanding of what asexuality actually was. I was 19 when I realised it explained so much about the world, and then I began identifying as such. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpadeHood Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 1. I identify as Ace! No matter HOW many times someone tries to explain romantic attraction to me, I just don't get it... so I guess I'm Aro? Please don't tell me; 'cause I give up. 🤣 2. I was 19! I logged on to CNN one day, and on the front page somewhere, I saw someone explaining A-sexuality (I think it was the founder). I believe the Ace came first! but Aro...dropped it like a hot potato (again and again) when ever I realize I don't understand it (back to the drawing board)! 😆 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lytsedraak Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 1: I'm ace, not aro 2: I was 37 when I realised I was and always had been asexual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PandoraSage Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 I identify as asexual, not aromantic. I was 43 when I learned I was asexual but had always been. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RhysM Posted Sunday at 11:57 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:57 PM Hi, I identify as greysexual and biromantic, so on both spectrums. I learned about this when I was 19, both at the same time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PermianElle Posted Monday at 01:37 AM Share Posted Monday at 01:37 AM 1) Definitely on the ace spectrum, possibly on the aro spectrum. I want a romantic relationship, but I don't feel romantic emotions often. (Once so far in 30 years). So probably demi-romantic. 2) I put a title to it around 28, but I always knew I wasn't interested in sex. I just thought it was normal and people that were interested in sex were extra-hormonal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilge Posted yesterday at 09:12 AM Share Posted yesterday at 09:12 AM 1. I identify as aromantic and ace 2. Firstly, I learned the term of "asexual" when I was 15. But almost one year later, I learned about romantic orientations. When I was 19, I realized not every aro like me, there is more micro-label on the aro spectrum and I'm apothi-aro (apothiromantic-aromantic) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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