Do things like this annoy you as much as they me?

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New Asexual Documentary

I just finished a film called “not Broken Not Alone” which follows the asexual community as they prepare/participate in WorldPride this past summer.

I’m eager to get the film out to festivals worldwide in an effort to increase both visibility but also the broader conversation that I think asexuality brings up.  I started a kickstarter cammpaign to raise money for this goal

It would be really appreciated if anyone could help get the word out about this project- there are tons of cool rewards for donating, including a streaming copy of the film, and more! and some cake karma :D

www.kickstarter.com/projects/2080916200/not-broken-not-alone

Thank you! - Rodney

Hey, just wanted to mention that it looks like six years ago Fox news had a perfectly civil discussion on asexuality. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmXXgRvotGM) This “Red Eye” is something of a satire show that runs late at night. 

Doesn’t make it any less offensive and terrible, especially because it shows on the Fox “News” website and with their logo. But something to mention. 

Yeah, I’ve been informed it’s satire, but I’m glad you agree that it doesn’t excuse it. Satire isn’t some excuse you can hide behind. It was still really low and malicious and some people were triggered.

It especially doesn’t help since a majority of people haven’t even heard of asexuality and people tend to stick with their first impression of what they get of something that is foreign to them. And then they don’t even remember the context of how they heard it (source amnesia). It also doesn’t help that what they were saying is basically what people think anyway when they hear about it, so it can’t really be effective satire (if it truly is that, which, while it might have been a satire show, I’m of the opinion that that segment was too relentless and brutal) when most people would be inclined to agree with it at face value.

Quick note, the interview in this link isn’t perfect at all, of course, especially since they equate it to a lack of libido and doesn’t go into much detail at all really, but they are generally… decent. Respectful, at least.

Thank you very much for sharing this! Very much appreciated!

-Griff

Global media coverage of Understanding Asexuality

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With the publication of Anthony Bogaert’s Understanding Asexuality, asexuality is getting some media attention. The following articles have appeared on news websites around the world:

• Asexuals: A growing population? (Medical Daily)
• 70 million in the world are asexuals (China Daily)
• Not interested in sex? You are not alone (Deccan Chronicle)
• One percent of the world’s people are asexuals (Times of India)
• Asexuals: The growing community (Times of India)
• No sex please - we’re asexual (The Hong Kong Standard)
• Asiantuntija: Aseksuaaleja prosentti väestöstä (in Finnish; Google translated version: Expert: Asexuals one percent of population)
• Seja por homens ou mulheres, 70 milhões de pessoas não sentem atração sexual (in Portuguese; Google translated version: Whether for men or women, 70 million people do not experience sexual attraction)
• Aseksualiteit is de vierde geaardheid (in Dutch; Google translated version: Asexuality is the fourth orientation)

Guys, just adding something to the relationship subject, remember remember to always put yourself first if you’re in a relationship with a sexual person. A lot of them are going to say many very wrong things, often not meaning to hurt you. And if you love them, your mind is going to believe a lot of that even if you really know it’s nonsense. A few years ago I entered a relationship as a pretty confident non-repulsed ace and 3 years later ended it repulsed/terrified of sex. He still doesn’t know that what he did was mental abuse. I’m not trying to scare any of you away from such relationships, I know many of them work out wonderfully and I honestly wish you best of luck there! It’s just a little reminder to watch your step there, try to make things clear from the start in whichever way works for both of you, but please don’t ignore the subject and just hope it works out in the end, I’ve been there and I don’t want any of you going through this, okay? Again, best of luck! <3 

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HowStuffWorks

Article on Asexuality by Cristen Conger.

Read here: [x]

Recent articles on Asexuality.

What is Asexuality? by Meg Malone.

This article talks about asexuality is and what it does and doesn’t entail - [x]

Things you should know about Asexuality. By Jinx.

This is similar to Meg’s article except it’s slightly more detailed and talks about the asexual spectrum’s and levels - [x]

Asexuality should be recognised as a legitimate orientation. By Tracey Hickey.

Tracey talks about the personal experiences of an asexual friend and how often asexuality is overlooked, erased and stigmatised - [x]

Experiencing Asexuality & owning my body. By Jen Stockett.

Jen talks about struggling with her asexuality, Mormonism, gender roles and enduring an abusive marriage in the past - [x]

(Source: asexualeducation)