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Ok. So like the asexual community has some terms and words that are commonly used. If were to spend time learning about asexuals or talking on AVEN there are a few terms you would need to know. Here are some:
Basic Terminology about Asexuality
Asexual: 1.Someone who does not experience sexual attraction towards anyone regardless of gender 2.Someone does not experience sexual attraction at all.3.Someone on the so called asexual spectrum. Also called ace.
Sexual attraction: A desire to have sex or sexual contact with someone or something.More psychological rather then physiological.
Sexual arousal: A physiological response the body has in anticipation of, before, during or after sex. Could be caused by sexual attraction but doesn't have to be. Sometimes it's just caused by continuous touching or stimulation. Some asexuals can experience sexual arousal but like all asexuals do not experience sexual attraction to anyone.
Romantic attraction: A feeling that leads to the desire to have a romantic relationship with someone. Someone who is aromantic aka aro has no romantic attraction. One can be asexual but not aromantic or they could be both.
Aesthetic attraction: Finding someone physically attractitive as in they look nice/hot/fine etc...Asexuals can have aesthetic attraction towards people through some do not.
Platonic attraction: The desire to have a relationship that is not romantic but isn't sexual. Like a friendship. Asexuals can and do experience platonic attraction. I have not heard of anyone who has never felt platonic attraction.
Sensual attraction: The desire to physically be with someone but not sexually. Some ways this is acted out is through kissing,cuddling and hugging. Some asexuals experience this some do not.
Alterous: Attraction that is neither romantic or platonic but somewhere in the middle of the two. Some asexuals experience it some do not.
Libido- 1.A desire to feel sexual pleasure. 2.A sex drive. Now this is a little complicated to understand for some people but some asexuals do have a sex drive. It's just not aimed at anyone or anything.
Non-libidoist- Someone who does not have a libido thus does not have any sexual urges.
Asexual spectrum- A concept that means that asexuality exists in a spectrum ranging from no sexual attraction to very little sexual attraction.Some debate on whether it exists.
Allosexual/sexual-someone who experiences sexual attraction
Terms That Fall Under The Asexual Spectrum:
Demisexual- someone who can't experience sexual attraction until an emotional bond has been formed.This is different then waiting until you get to know a person better to have sex with them.
Fraysexual-Also called a reverse demi.The person is only attracted to strangers as soon as they get to know a person the attraction disappears.
Gray-ace/grayasexual/graysexual/grey-ace/greyasexual/greysexual: 1.Someone who very rarely feels sexual attraction or if they do experience sexual attract it's so low that they hardly ever act on it.2.Someone who only feels sexual attraction under specific circumstances.
Abrosexual-Someone whose sexual attraction changes with time.One day they may solely be homosexual the next asexual, the next hetrosexual. Some say that they should never be included under the umbrella while others say they should.Then again some asexuals say the asexual umbrella does not exist...
Lithosexual-Someone who doesn't want sexual attraction returned.Or they experience sexual attraction but as soon as it's returned it's gone.
Terms the asexual community invented or describes asexuals:
Ace of Hearts- A romantic asexual.
Ace of spades-An aromantic asexual
Ace of Clubs-Someone who is questioning their romantic orientation.
Ace of Dimonds- Someone in the asexual spectrum but isn't 100% asexual.Like a demisexual.
Amoeba- An old term for asexuals that isn't used as often. A common stupid question aces get is Are you a plant/amoeba. It's a joke.
Group X- Not a common term. Refers to Alfred's Kinsley's studies of human sexuality. He called people who claimed to not engage in sexual activity Group X.
Sex-repulsed/sex-adverse/sex-negative:: Someone who is grossed out by sex.
Sex-positive-Someone who is ok with sex. Asexuals who are sex-positive may not feel sexual attract but are ok having sex to please their romantic partners or because it's expected of them.
Sex-neutral/sex-indifferent: Someone who doesn't really hate nor is ok with sex just meh.
Touch-adverse/touch-repulse-Someone who doesn't want to be touched in any way.Sexually or not.
Ace-rings-A black ring worn by some who are ace.It's worn on the right hand on the middle finger.
QPR(Queerplatonic relationship)-A form of platonic relationship that is neither sexual or romantic.See here: Queerplatonic
Common Asexual Custom:
On Aven it's a common custom to offer cake to newbies on the forum.
Done.Probably forgot a few.Tell me if you want me to do one on terms in the aromantic community.
Song about asexuality:
Basic Terminology about Asexuality
Asexual: 1.Someone who does not experience sexual attraction towards anyone regardless of gender 2.Someone does not experience sexual attraction at all.3.Someone on the so called asexual spectrum. Also called ace.
Sexual attraction: A desire to have sex or sexual contact with someone or something.More psychological rather then physiological.
Sexual arousal: A physiological response the body has in anticipation of, before, during or after sex. Could be caused by sexual attraction but doesn't have to be. Sometimes it's just caused by continuous touching or stimulation. Some asexuals can experience sexual arousal but like all asexuals do not experience sexual attraction to anyone.
Romantic attraction: A feeling that leads to the desire to have a romantic relationship with someone. Someone who is aromantic aka aro has no romantic attraction. One can be asexual but not aromantic or they could be both.
Aesthetic attraction: Finding someone physically attractitive as in they look nice/hot/fine etc...Asexuals can have aesthetic attraction towards people through some do not.
Platonic attraction: The desire to have a relationship that is not romantic but isn't sexual. Like a friendship. Asexuals can and do experience platonic attraction. I have not heard of anyone who has never felt platonic attraction.
Sensual attraction: The desire to physically be with someone but not sexually. Some ways this is acted out is through kissing,cuddling and hugging. Some asexuals experience this some do not.
Alterous: Attraction that is neither romantic or platonic but somewhere in the middle of the two. Some asexuals experience it some do not.
Libido- 1.A desire to feel sexual pleasure. 2.A sex drive. Now this is a little complicated to understand for some people but some asexuals do have a sex drive. It's just not aimed at anyone or anything.
Non-libidoist- Someone who does not have a libido thus does not have any sexual urges.
Asexual spectrum- A concept that means that asexuality exists in a spectrum ranging from no sexual attraction to very little sexual attraction.Some debate on whether it exists.
Allosexual/sexual-someone who experiences sexual attraction
Terms That Fall Under The Asexual Spectrum:
Demisexual- someone who can't experience sexual attraction until an emotional bond has been formed.This is different then waiting until you get to know a person better to have sex with them.
Fraysexual-Also called a reverse demi.The person is only attracted to strangers as soon as they get to know a person the attraction disappears.
Gray-ace/grayasexual/graysexual/grey-ace/greyasexual/greysexual: 1.Someone who very rarely feels sexual attraction or if they do experience sexual attract it's so low that they hardly ever act on it.2.Someone who only feels sexual attraction under specific circumstances.
Abrosexual-Someone whose sexual attraction changes with time.One day they may solely be homosexual the next asexual, the next hetrosexual. Some say that they should never be included under the umbrella while others say they should.Then again some asexuals say the asexual umbrella does not exist...
Lithosexual-Someone who doesn't want sexual attraction returned.Or they experience sexual attraction but as soon as it's returned it's gone.
Terms the asexual community invented or describes asexuals:
Ace of Hearts- A romantic asexual.
Ace of spades-An aromantic asexual
Ace of Clubs-Someone who is questioning their romantic orientation.
Ace of Dimonds- Someone in the asexual spectrum but isn't 100% asexual.Like a demisexual.
Amoeba- An old term for asexuals that isn't used as often. A common stupid question aces get is Are you a plant/amoeba. It's a joke.
Group X- Not a common term. Refers to Alfred's Kinsley's studies of human sexuality. He called people who claimed to not engage in sexual activity Group X.
Sex-repulsed/sex-adverse/sex-negative:: Someone who is grossed out by sex.
Sex-positive-Someone who is ok with sex. Asexuals who are sex-positive may not feel sexual attract but are ok having sex to please their romantic partners or because it's expected of them.
Sex-neutral/sex-indifferent: Someone who doesn't really hate nor is ok with sex just meh.
Touch-adverse/touch-repulse-Someone who doesn't want to be touched in any way.Sexually or not.
Ace-rings-A black ring worn by some who are ace.It's worn on the right hand on the middle finger.
QPR(Queerplatonic relationship)-A form of platonic relationship that is neither sexual or romantic.See here: Queerplatonic
Common Asexual Custom:
On Aven it's a common custom to offer cake to newbies on the forum.
Done.Probably forgot a few.Tell me if you want me to do one on terms in the aromantic community.
Song about asexuality:
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