The asexual spectrum, commonly abbreviated as “ace-spec” or “a-spec,” refers to sexual identities and orientations that fall under the asexual umbrella. Just as there are many different ways to ...

Every first date comes with a degree of experimentation and learning about yourself, but try not to let your dates be so experimental that you’re leading people on or making them feel used.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 10 years ago, Keith Huntington Derrick remembers watching an episode of "House," where a character was diagnosed and treated ...

Asexuality means not experiencing sexual attraction to other people. But asexuality is a spectrum, so some people might be repulsed by sex while others feel indifferent. Though many avoid sex, asexual ...

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 ...

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.

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” — ...

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 ...

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, ...