Publisher's Synopsis
In a society that is increasingly aware of LGBTQIA+ issues, asexuality remains a sexual orientation that is often misunderstood. Some even deny its existence. But more and more people are finding each other and learning that they can relate to the asexual experience, perhaps in ways they never expected. Asexuality means a person doesn't experience sexual attraction. But it encompasses much more than that. The asexual spectrum includes diversity in the details of how a person does or doesn't experience sexuality. There is also diversity in the degree to which a person wants a relationship. Yes, some asexuals still want to experience a romantic relationship. Everyone wants to experience community and to have other people who understand their experience and perspective. So asexuals (or "aces") have created a vibrant community with its own lingo, symbols, and events. This book seeks to dispel the myths and misunderstandings about asexuality. Asexuality is not a dysfunction or condition. It is a sexual orientation that is as valid as any other, and it deserves a place among other sexual and gender minorities across the LGBTQIA+ community. For those finding that they are part of the asexuality spectrum, community and acceptance is more possible than ever.
