a few things to remember for #InternationalAsexualityDay 🖤🤍💜 (a thread)
aces are lgbtq
asexuality is a spectrum
demisexuals are real & valid
gray aces are real & valid
some aces are sex-repulsed & that's okay
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aces are lgbtq
asexuality is a spectrum
demisexuals are real & valid
gray aces are real & valid
some aces are sex-repulsed & that's okay
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things to remember for #InternationalAsexualityDay 🖤🤍💜
aces can be sex-repulsed & sex-positive (the 2 are not mutually exclusive)
not all aces are sex-repulsed (many have/enjoy sex)
asexual = little to no sexual attraction. this doesn't mean that aces have no libido
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aces can be sex-repulsed & sex-positive (the 2 are not mutually exclusive)
not all aces are sex-repulsed (many have/enjoy sex)
asexual = little to no sexual attraction. this doesn't mean that aces have no libido
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things to remember for #InternationalAsexualityDay 🖤🤍💜
asexuals are valid whether they have had sex or not
asexuals do not need to have sex to know they are asexual (no more of this "don't knock it til you try it" nonsense)
being asexual does not make you less than
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asexuals are valid whether they have had sex or not
asexuals do not need to have sex to know they are asexual (no more of this "don't knock it til you try it" nonsense)
being asexual does not make you less than
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things to remember for #InternationalAsexualityDay 🖤🤍💜
being asexual does not mean someone is broken
aces do not need to wait until they find the "right" person
aces do not need to be cured. we are not ill!
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being asexual does not mean someone is broken
aces do not need to wait until they find the "right" person
aces do not need to be cured. we are not ill!
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things to remember for #InternationalAsexualityDay 🖤 🤍 💜
experiencing trauma does not make an ace's identity any less valid
being ace does not mean someone is incapable of love or in any way less human
romantic love is not the only kind of love
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experiencing trauma does not make an ace's identity any less valid
being ace does not mean someone is incapable of love or in any way less human
romantic love is not the only kind of love
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things to remember for #InternationalAsexualityDay 🖤 🤍 💜
sexual intimacy is not the only kind of intimacy
how society hierarchizes relationships is bogus. if a relationship of any kind (e.g. friendship, queerplatonic, etc.) is important to you, it is important. period.
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sexual intimacy is not the only kind of intimacy
how society hierarchizes relationships is bogus. if a relationship of any kind (e.g. friendship, queerplatonic, etc.) is important to you, it is important. period.
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things to remember for #InternationalAsexualityDay 🖤 🤍 💜
there is no one way to be asexual
aces of all body types are valid
aces of all races are valid
aces of all religions are valid
disabled aces are valid
neurodivergent aces are valid
closeted aces are valid
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there is no one way to be asexual
aces of all body types are valid
aces of all races are valid
aces of all religions are valid
disabled aces are valid
neurodivergent aces are valid
closeted aces are valid
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things to remember for #InternationalAsexualityDay 🖤 🤍 💜
aces who identify with another lgbtq identity are valid
cishet aces are valid
aces of all genders are valid
aces who feel a complex relationship with gender because of how it relates to their sexuality are valid
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aces who identify with another lgbtq identity are valid
cishet aces are valid
aces of all genders are valid
aces who feel a complex relationship with gender because of how it relates to their sexuality are valid
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things to remember for #InternationalAsexualityDay 🖤 🤍 💜
if you're ace:
you are wonderful. you are whole. your existence is a gift. you belong here! ✨
if you're allo:
glad you made it this far. support an ace's shop today. tell your ace friends you value them!
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if you're ace:
you are wonderful. you are whole. your existence is a gift. you belong here! ✨
if you're allo:
glad you made it this far. support an ace's shop today. tell your ace friends you value them!
9/9
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