Asexual Awareness Weak

Asexual Awareness Week, also known as Ace Week, is celebrated annually from October 19 to 25 to raise awareness about asexuality and promote understanding and acceptance of asexual individuals. But what is asexuality and why does it matter?

To put it simply, asexuality means experiencing little to no sexual attraction.  Many believe this means that asexual people can not form loving relationships, however this is a common misconception because asexual people can form deep emotional relationships of both platonic and romantic nature. There are many other myths surrounding asexuality that cause stigma and this is one of the reasons we celebrate Ace Week, but where did it begin?  Asexual awareness week was founded by Sarah Brookes in 2010 and aims to spread asexual awareness, challenge misconceptions and build a community of people.

This has been successful and we are seeing a rise of a wholesome asexual community both on social media and in real life. It is important that we continue to learn about and celebrate asexuality in all of its various forms as asexuality is a diverse spectrum and our understanding is constantly evolving.

 Happy Ace Week! Written by Charlie, a Supernova