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Asexuality, aromanticism, demis, and everything else on the aspec!
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Aspec? Write for The Ace Space!
Aspec? Write for The Ace Space!
Call for submissions on asexuality, aromanticism and everything in between
Matt Mason
Nov 11, 2022
How to Write for The Ace Space
How to Write for The Ace Space
A simple guide to formatting and content
Matt Mason
Nov 11, 2022
Allosexual aromanticism needs more attention
Allosexual aromanticism needs more attention
People who experience sexual attraction but not romantic attraction are often misunderstood
Loran Vanden Bosch
Sep 21
When You’re Old In a Young Space
When You’re Old In a Young Space
Being the oldest person in an ace space has unique challenges
Vena Moore
Aug 5
‘Slow’ (2023) -A Review
‘Slow’ (2023) -A Review
A sensuous dive into intimacy and conflicting desire cultures
Jane Sherberkov
Jul 2
Asexual Characters and Stories are not a “Trend”
Asexual Characters and Stories are not a “Trend”
It’s been a taxing Pride Month for fiction discourse
Matt Mason
Jun 28
Demisexuality is Real, You Just Have Gendered Prejudices
Demisexuality is Real, You Just Have Gendered Prejudices
It’s on you to challenge them for yourself
Matt Mason
Jun 21
I’m Asexual And I Hate Sex
I’m Asexual And I Hate Sex
In a sex-obsessed world, some of us don’t care for it.
Words by Egypt
Jun 2
Accepting My Asexuality Is A Marathon, Not a Sprint
Accepting My Asexuality Is A Marathon, Not a Sprint
I’m finally at the point where I can say I like being ace.
Vena Moore
May 31
What the Ever-Living Hell is Flirting? And How Do People Do It?
What the Ever-Living Hell is Flirting? And How Do People Do It?
My asexuality became all too apparent when writing a short story
Matt Mason
Apr 19
Being Seen by Others as Ace is a Gift
Being Seen by Others as Ace is a Gift
Or why other people having sex shouldn’t bug me but it does.
Mika AM
Apr 10
What Does “Enthusiastic” Consent Mean, Anyway?
What Does “Enthusiastic” Consent Mean, Anyway?
Because it seems to mean different things to different people
Matt Mason
Mar 15
How Romantic Attraction without Sexual Attraction Feels
How Romantic Attraction without Sexual Attraction Feels
They are two different things with one coming much later
Matt Mason
Mar 6
The Times I feel Being Demisexual is a Burden
The Times I feel Being Demisexual is a Burden
From the outside, there may only seem to be positives, but…
Matt Mason
Feb 28
I might be Ace, and I might live with mental illness, but they are not the same thing.
I was trying to explain my aceness to my ex the other day. Which may or may not be a sign of insanity, because he is terminally incapable…
Eryn McConnell
Feb 11
*Enthusiastic* Consent Shows the Limits of LGBTQIA+ Allyship
*Enthusiastic* Consent Shows the Limits of LGBTQIA+ Allyship
For some, it stops before they get to the “A”
Matt Mason
Feb 2
Yes, We Need Romantic Orientation Labels and No, That Isn’t Everyone
Yes, We Need Romantic Orientation Labels and No, That Isn’t Everyone
Is it the romantic orientation label itself that upsets you, or that you’re not the one who gets to label other people now?
Rachel Presser
Jan 17
I Used to Punish Myself for Having Crushes
I Used to Punish Myself for Having Crushes
Understanding demisexuality helped me get over that
Matt Mason
Dec 19, 2023
Hey Romance Authors, Stop Fetishising Demisexuality
Hey Romance Authors, Stop Fetishising Demisexuality
We’re not a trendy orientation for you to exploit
Matt Mason
Dec 15, 2023
The Emotionally Exhausting Darker Side of Demisexuality
The Emotionally Exhausting Darker Side of Demisexuality
I’ve come to a point where I am fully accepting and embracing of my demisexuality
Matt Mason
Nov 24, 2023
The Overwhelming Sense of Relief That Coming Out as Demi Gave Me
The Overwhelming Sense of Relief That Coming Out as Demi Gave Me
I never expected any of this, but I’m glad
Matt Mason
Oct 25, 2023
“I’d rather eat cake”
“I’d rather eat cake”
Happy Ace Week! From 23 to 29 October Ace Week is marked to celebrate the community and campaign for greater understanding of…
Eryn McConnell
Oct 24, 2023
My Aceness Is A Lonely Existence
My Aceness Is A Lonely Existence
For the most part, I don’t consider myself lonely. However, the consequence of claiming my ace identity is loneliness.
Vena Moore
Oct 6, 2023
On being Ace
On being Ace
My name is Eryn, I’m 45, and I’m an Asexual.
Eryn McConnell
Sep 27, 2023
Men Are Expected to have a Low Bar When it Comes to Sex
Men Are Expected to have a Low Bar When it Comes to Sex
And asexual men challenge the narrow view of male sexuality
Matt Mason
Sep 11, 2023
Asexual Microlabels are Frameworks, Not Boxes
Asexual Microlabels are Frameworks, Not Boxes
Don’t fully fit? Doubting is natural, but it doesn’t mean you’re wrong about who you are
Matt Mason
Aug 14, 2023
No, Hetero-Attracted Demis Are Not “Straight in all But Name”
No, Hetero-Attracted Demis Are Not “Straight in all But Name”
We actually have far more in common with full asexual people
Matt Mason
Aug 4, 2023
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