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Tag Archives: asexual
Asexual Ugliness
Let’s talk a little about being ugly. We’ll throw fat in too, since what I am particularly wanting to address is the “You’re just asexual because you’re ugly” idea, and with it the “you just can’t get anyone because you’re … Continue reading
Posted in Asexuality, GSM, Queer Issues
Tagged asexual, asexual stereotypes, asexuality, beauty standards, discrimination, queer, queer issues, stereotypes
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The Bleak Future of Asexuality
Of all the prompts for this month’s Carnival of Aces theme (The Next Generation), this was the one to catch my eye: “– How might things be different for the next generation of people on the ace-spectrum? How *should* they … Continue reading
Posted in Asexuality, GSRM, Human Sexuality, LGBT, Queer Issues
Tagged aces, anti-asexuality, asexual, asexuality, LGBT, oppression, queer, queer issues, sexual orientation, visibility
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Why I No Longer Identify as a Sex-Positive Asexual
I have decided to stop identifying as a sex-positive asexual. Why? Why not? Why would anyone identify as sex-positive in the first place? I won’t identify as sex-positive because there is no reason to. None. Having sex is an activity, … Continue reading
Posted in Asexuality, GSM, Human Sexuality
Tagged asexual, asexuality, nihilism, queer, queer issues, sex-positive, sexuality
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Oh look, a non-ace with brand-new ideas about demisexuality. Not.
Today I had a nasty shock when I went to leave a link to my prior post on the “Shameless Self Promotion Sunday” post over at Feministe. That nasty shock was because I came across a nasty, ignorant post about … Continue reading
Posted in Asexuality, LGBTTIQQAA+
Tagged ace, asexual, asexuality, bigots, demisexual, demisexuality, demisexuals, ignorance, LGBT, sexual orientation, sexuality, stereotypes
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that’s what Google said…
[TRIGGERS AND WARNINGS: non-graphic mentions of sex, minor cussing] I’ve seen a couple ace bloggers responding to the questions and search terms that pop up in their search engine referral boxes. I’ve never done that before because quite frankly, the … Continue reading
Posted in Asexuality, LGBTTIQQAA+
Tagged answered questions, asexual, asexual relationships, asexuality, q&a, relationships, repulsion, sexual orientation, sexuality
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Gender, Queerness, Trauma, and Disability: The Unfortunate Topics Rendered Off-Limits Due to Stereotypes and Ignorance
[Trigger warnings: short discussion of rape/sexual abuse in 4th-last paragraph; it will have an individual TW where it begins/ends as well. Post contains discussion of stereotyping and anti-asexuality.] So the Asexual Community Census 2011 has been finished! I for one … Continue reading
Posted in Asexuality, LGBTTIQQAA+
Tagged asexual, asexuality, gender identity, LGBT, privilege, queer, queer issues, sexuality, stereotypes, trans
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In Which I am Amused; also, puppets
It all started when I came across a self-identified LGBTQ ally on tumblr decrying the possible marriage of Bert & Ernie… [TW for heterosexism and stereotyping asexuals] “I am all for gay rights, equality, and teaching children tolerance & acceptance. … Continue reading
Posted in Asexuality, LGBTTIQQAA+
Tagged aces, asexual, asexuality, bert and ernie, gay, homosexuality, innocence, LGBT, LGBTIQQAA, purity, queer, same-sex marriage, sesame street, sexual orientation, sexuality, stereotyping
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