As with all things in life, there is a lot of nuance to asexuality.
Asexual test
What is asexuality?
Asexuality, like other sexual orientations, exists on a spectrum, according to sex educatorAnne Hodder-Shipp, CSE.
Some asexual people feel no sexual desire whatsoever.
Others may feel low or rare levels of sexual attraction, and they are often referred to asgraysexual.
What to do with your results
It feels good to understand ourselves better.
“Just like how being trans isn’t challenging.
The thing that makes being trans challenging is the world we live in.
You are always in control of who you tell about your sexuality.
And remember: There are benefits to being asexual.
For example, sexual jealousy can be a powerful undermining force in people’s lives.
FAQ
Can you have sex and be asexual?
Yes, according to Hodder-Shipp, it’s a common misconception that asexual people don’t have sex.
They’re bored and have some free time and it’s fun to do,” Hodder-Shipp says.
Do asexual people masturbate?
Can you be asexual and in a relationship?
The takeaway
Sexualityis fluid and personal.
The asexuality spectrum isvast and full of nuance, after all.
