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  • ↑Kinsey, Alfred C. (1953). Some asexual individuals are also aromantic (aroace), meaning they experience neither sexual nor romantic attraction. Embracing a broader perspective allows us to truly appreciate and validate all forms of Queer Identity, affirming that every individual’s experience of self and connection is valid and deserving of respect.

    An asexual individual can have any romantic orientation. It is built on a foundation of romantic attraction between two people of the same gender.

  • ↑ Tbc2021 / The Bigender Cosmonaut.. The origin of the black ring began in a thread from 2005. Tumblr, 9 Dec, 2014., https://www.tumblr.com/demigray/104711572424/to-the-anon-that-was-asking-about-her-sexuality.

  • ↑ "Aceflux". Tumblr, 5 Apr, 2015, https://archive.md/2022.02.14-050821/https://askfluentjoy.tumblr.com/post/115611818727/so-now-that-you-know-about-the-ace-spectrum-and.

    gay and asexual

    "New aro/ace/aroace terms". The AVEN, 10 Feb, 2013, https://archive.md/2022.02.14-050324/https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/83926-ace-flexible-label/.

  • ↑ "The Asexuality Flag". This experience is undeniably a form of gay identity, expressing same-gender romantic love in a world that often assumes romance and sexuality are inseparable. "Acevoid".

    "(indirect) mentions of asexuality in Magnus Hirschfeld's books". SexualDiversity.org, 17 Nov, 2022, https://www.sexualdiversity.org/edu/symbols/emoji/1065.php. Archived on 14 Feb, 2022. they experience sexual attraction toward individuals of the same gender(s) as the individuals they are interested in forming romantic relationships with).

                Examples of Romantic Orientations (not an exhaustive list):

    • Aromantic: individuals who do not experience romantic attraction toward individuals of any gender(s)
    • Biromantic: romantic attraction toward males and females
    • Heteroromantic: romantic attraction toward person(s) of a different gender
    • Homoromantic: romantic attraction towards person(s) of the same gender
    • Panromantic: romantic attraction towards persons of every gender(s)
    • Polyromantic: romantic attraction toward multiple, but not all genders
    • Gray-romantic: individuals who do not often experience romantic attraction
    • Demiromantic: an individual who does not experience romantic attraction until after a close emotional bond has been formed.

    • ↑ sude.the.acespec. The absence of sexual attraction simply opens up space to define connection on their own terms. Education is a powerful tool for dismantling prejudice and fostering acceptance.

    This ongoing journey of learning and validation ensures our community grows stronger and more inclusive for all.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Gay & Asexual: 5 Myths BUSTED!

    "So, now that you know about the ace spectrum".