Asexuality is easily one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented identities in the LGBT community.
And it can be frustrating not feeling seen or understood, even within your own community.
A lot of people simply have the wrong idea about what it actually means to be ace:
Like, for example, that if you're asexual then you definitely can't be in a healthy and happy relationship...
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And if you are dating someone, they must be asexual too.
...and you 100% don't ever have sex!
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Not always true.
Or even that you don't really have a place in the LGBT community.
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We want to hear from you! What do you want people to know about identifying as asexual? What misconceptions are you totally over hearing?
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When people question your identity ā or its legitimacy or value ā what do you say to help them understand?
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Feel free to remain anonymous, and answer the questions with as much detail as you feel comfortable giving.