Intimacy is an emotional connection between people that can manifest in different ways, including physical contact, communication, trust, shared experiences, mutual respect, and affection. When it...
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: Unconventional definitions of intimacy: exploring alternatives to heteronormative relationship norms
Asexual individuals are those who do not experience sexual attraction towards others. This means that they may have little to no interest in sexual acts and may find them unappealing.
This does...
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: Exploring the hidden world of asexuality: unpacking its diverse identities, perceptions, challenges and opportunities
Asexual and aromantic people experience varying degrees of social invisibility due to their nontraditional orientation. This invisibility can have significant impacts on their mental health and...
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: Sexuality invisibility impacts asexual and aromantic communities
Asexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by lack of interest in or desire for sexual activities. It can be experienced as a lifelong trait or a temporary phase. Though it may seem like apathy...
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: Discovering asexuality: understanding its impact on psychology, emotion, social life, and wellbeing
LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus all additional letters that may be added to describe one's identity. People who identify as these things experience discrimination...
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: Sexual polarization in lgbtq+ communities causes social isolation and stigma for identity groups
The concept of asexuality challenges societal perceptions of desire, intimacy, and relationality, compelling people to rethink their preconceived beliefs about these topics. While traditional ideas...
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: Asexuals challenge societal perceptions of romance and sexual attraction
Asexuals are people who do not experience sexual attraction. Aromantics are people who do not feel romantically attracted to others. Both asexuals and aromantics may be mislabeled and misunderstood...
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: The lonely road: how mental health, relationships, and societal pressure impact asexuals and aromantics
In contemporary society, many individuals struggle with a range of factors that influence their sense of identity, self-esteem, and overall well-being. One particular issue which has garnered...
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: How internalized stigma and societal erasure can impact sexuality, intimacy, and relationships
There are many different ways in which people express their gender identity and sexual orientation, but one term that is often misunderstood or left out completely is "asexual." While it may seem...
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: Asexuality: understanding and supporting those who dont experience sexual attraction
The word "queer" has been used to describe non-normative gender identities and sexual orientations for decades, but its meaning is still debated. It is often associated with the LGBTQ+ community,...
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: Challenging binaries and exploring intimacy: the philosophy and practice of queer relationships