ARE YOU ASEXUAL -- WITH DR. SHANNON CHAVEZ

There's a lot of misunderstanding about asexuality. Some believe if they've suddenly lost interest in sex, they're asexual. Some believe that people "become" asexual as a result of sexual trauma. Some believe that asexual people just haven't met the right person yet. Nope. Nope, and Nope.

There’s a lot of misunderstanding about asexuality.

Some believe if they’ve suddenly lost interest in sex, they’re asexual.

Some believe that people “become” asexual as a result of sexual trauma.

Some believe that asexual people just haven’t met the right person yet.

Nope. Nope, and Nope.

There’s a lot about asexuality that many people simply don’t understand. Looking for answers, I went to one of my very favorite sources of information in the world of sex and sexuality, renown psychologist and sex therapist, Dr. Shannon Chavez. Dr. Chavez explains that asexuality is not a condition, it’s a sexual orientation, similar to homosexuality, bisexuality or heterosexuality. It’s not something that requires medical attention. It’s not celibacy. It’s not a sudden drop in libido, and it’s not a choice.

In this conversation, I realize there’s a lot we all have to learn about asexuality. Asexual people can have happy relationships. They can fall in love. They can have typical sexual responses.

Are you wondering if you might be asexual? We’re about to shed a lot of light on asexuality and hopefully increase your knowledge on this frequently misunderstood sexual orientation.

If you’re interested in speaking to a nationally recognized expert, therapist, and educator specializing in “all things sexuality” including help for men, women, LGBTQIA, and couples, contact Dr. Shannon Chavez here.

For more information on asexuality, Dr. Chavez recommends:

The Asexuality Visibility and Education Network

And the book, The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ASEXUALITY

http://www.whatisasexuality.com/

https://www.glaad.org/amp/ace-guide-finding-your-community

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/six-ways-be-ally-asexual-people

I wouldn’t base a research paper on this, but here’s an entertaining list of notable supposedly asexual individuals throughout history.

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