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Are you struggling with your sexual identity?
Do you think you may be asexual?
Trying to figure out what your sexual orientation may be,
especially when you're growing up
can be a daunting and frustrating experience.
You may feel uncertain, afraid,
and even overwhelmed when you approach the subject
or read up on the topic.
So, to help you out,
here are six signs on what it means to be asexual.
Before we begin, we would like to note
that everyone expresses
their sexual orientation differently.
Some may identify with all
or some of the signs we mentioned.
Others may relate to a few or none that we've listed.
Our list is not definitive,
but are only some of the key aspects we've chosen.
Number one.
The lack of sexual attraction.
Are your romantic relationships based on sexual attraction?
Asexuality refers to a lack of or low level
of sexual attraction to others.
So, instead of sexual attraction,
asexuals are more likely
to experience other forms of attraction,
like platonic, romantic, and so on.
More on that later.
However, some asexuals do experience
sexual attraction sometimes.
Demisexual, for example, is a type of asexuality.
If you'd like to know more about demisexuality,
you can check out the video we've made on that topic too.
Number two.
Asexuals could crave relationships,
just without the sexual element.
While some asexuals don't experience any sexual attraction,
that doesn't mean they can't experience
other forms of attraction, which include,
romantic attraction,
the desire to have a romantic relationship with someone,
aesthetic attraction, the attraction towards someone
based on how they look,
sensual or physical attraction,
the desire to touch, hold, or cuddle someone.
platonic attraction, the desire to be friends with someone,
and emotional attraction,
the desire to have an emotional connection with someone.
Number three.
They get over crushes easily.
Are your crushes short-lived?
Sometimes asexuals may put an end
to their relationships with another person
when the relationship becomes too intimate.
They value more romantic or physical attractions
over sexual attraction.
So if these values don't align
or agree with their crush's values,
then they're likely to let go early on in the relationship.
Number four.
Not having any celebrity crushes.
Speaking of crushes,
have you ever had a celebrity crush ever in your life?
If you haven't, that's totally okay.
In fact, a lot of us have aesthetic attractions
towards celebrities based on how they present themselves,
whether on the red carpet or in movies and TV.
So, while asexuals may have a preference
to which celebrity they like or admire,
it's unlikely that their preference
is based on a sexual attraction to them.
Number five.
Some asexuals may only experience sexual attraction
in certain circumstances.
Asexuality has a wide spectrum.
Some may only experience sexual attraction
in very limited circumstances,
while some may experience none at all.
For example, people who are demisexual,
which falls under the asexual umbrella,
experience sexual attraction
only when they have a deep connection to a person
This means they might only feel sexually attracted to people
they have deep romantic relationships with.
And number six, sex depends.
Is sex a must for your relationships?
Most asexuals often don't need sex
to satisfy themselves over the course of their lifetime.
They may feel that there's an abundance
of activities and events waiting for them to enjoy,
other than focusing on intimate relationships.
However, some may want sex
due to hopes of conceiving children,
to satisfy their libido,
or to feel physically close with their partner.
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