How do I explain my asexuality?

Asexuality is a sexual orientation in which someone experiences little to no sexual attraction toward others. They might also have little to no desire to have sexual encounters, in general. That said, every asexual person is different in the way they approach sexual intimacy.

How do I explain asexuality to my partner?

Telling Your Partner That You Are Asexual

1. Janna Frieman, MFT (Associate Therapist)
2. Sarah Melton, LCSW (Fellow Therapist)
3. Heather McGee, Ph.D, M.A. (Associate Therapist)
4. Brian Jones MSED (Associate Therapist)
5. Lancie Mazza, LCSW (Therapist & Director of the Virginia Office)

What are the signs of being asexual?

Asexuality isn’t a condition to be diagnosed or a disorder with symptoms, there are no signs. A few trends, but nothing truly indicative of asexuality. The only thing we all have in common is a lack of sexual attraction/lack of desire for partnered sex.

What does it mean to be asexual?

Asexuality means not experiencing sexual attraction to other people. But asexuality is a spectrum, so some people might be repulsed by sex while others feel indifferent. Though many avoid sex, asexual people may still enjoy kissing, cuddling, and hand-holding. Visit Insider’s Health Reference library for more advice.

Is there a medical reason for asexuality?

As with homosexuality or bisexuality, there’s no underlying “cause” of asexuality. It’s just the way someone is. Asexuality isn’t genetic, the result of trauma, or caused by anything else. It’s often assumed that asexual people will feel sexual attraction when they meet the “right” person – this is untrue.

Is it possible to become asexual?

Sexuality is fluid, and can change, so it’s completely possible to become asexual if you weren’t before. There are many reasons someone would start identifying as ace when they previously identified as something else, and every one of them is valid.