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“I’ve heard people say that asexuality is a fake identity label made up for attention, or just an excuse for ‘unattractive’ people to not be in successful sexual relationships. Upon coming out, I’ve been told that I just ‘haven’t met the right person’ and that once I get older or meet more people, I might find someone attractive. That’s not how asexuality works; the entire point is that I don’t feel sexual attraction at all! (Disclaimer: If someone is demisexual rather than completely asexual, it’s a different story, of course).”
“These reactions show a general lack of understanding of asexuality, which is why we need more representation of asexuality in media and discussions of asexuality during conversations about LGBTQ+ people. It’s a sexual orientation, just like being gay, straight, etc., but instead of being sexually attracted to the same/opposite gender, we’re not sexually attracted to any gender. And yes, it is considered to be a queer or part of LGBTQ+ identity, because it’s outside of the heterosexual norm.”
—purple72
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/marycolussi/things-asexual-and-aromantic-people-want-to-stop-hearing