I identify as asexual and aromantic, but I'm also polyamorous. Many people are confused, and some have accused me of withholding sex from my partners. I find joy in my poly partners even if I'm not ...

Asexuality is, in my experience, one of the lesser-discussed identities that falls underneath the LGBTQ+ umbrella. It is also lesser understood, to the point where some don’t believe it exists, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As with other sexual orientations, those that identify as asexual—or aces—exist on a spectrum. While some ...

Asexuality is one of the most widely misunderstood identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. There are many common misconceptions about asexuality, like the assumption that asexual folks — aka “aces” — ...

According to a 2022 Gallup poll, 7.1% of U.S. adults self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or something other than heterosexual. Maybe you've seen or heard terms used in reference to ...

A few years ago, an A was added to the end of the official queer acronym, making it LGBTQIA+. This was a huge moment for the asexual or "ace" community, as it was a sign that asexuality was becoming ...

The sexuality spectrum ranges from asexual, meaning you feel little to no sexual desire, to allosexual, signifying that you frequently experience sexual attraction to others. And asexuality itself is ...

Though an estimated 1% of people identify as asexual – a sexual orientation most commonly defined as lacking sexual attraction – asexual people remain relatively invisible and are rarely researched.