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The Ace Space
Asexuality, aromanticism, demis, and everything else on the aspec!
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About The Ace Space
About The Ace Space
Welcome one and all!
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
Four More Things That Demisexuality is Not — That Makes Ten!
Four More Things That Demisexuality is Not — That Makes Ten!
Because I came up with some more in the middle of the night
Matt Mason
Feb 6
Yes, You Do Belong in LGBTQIA If You’re on the Aspec
Yes, You Do Belong in LGBTQIA If You’re on the Aspec
Being on the asexual and/or aromantic spectrum while being cisgender and heterosexual can make you feel isolated from both straight and…
Rachel Presser
Feb 2
Not Quite Straight: The Weird Grey Area of a Sex Favourable Heteroromantic Demisexual
Not Quite Straight: The Weird Grey Area of a Sex Favourable Heteroromantic Demisexual
It’s not them, it’s me
Matt Mason
Feb 1
Six Things Demisexuality is Not
Six Things Demisexuality is Not
Because people still get confused
Matt Mason
Jan 22
My Pattern of Sexual Attraction Proves Demisexuality isn’t “Just Like Everyone Else”
My Pattern of Sexual Attraction Proves Demisexuality isn’t “Just Like Everyone Else”
Maybe this list will convince you?
Matt Mason
Jan 12
Breaking Down the Aspec and Gender Norms That Never Made Sense
Breaking Down the Aspec and Gender Norms That Never Made Sense
Regardless of your gender identity and sexual orientation, chances are that you didn’t ascribe much to many traditional gender norms in…
Rachel Presser
Dec 28, 2022
Demiromantic Chronicles: Closure Upon Coming Out
Demiromantic Chronicles: Closure Upon Coming Out
When you come out anywhere on the rainbow, including the grayer side of the aspec, there’s a massive revelation then closure you must have…
Rachel Presser
Dec 27, 2022
“Demisexuality is Normal Though!”… Umm, No
“Demisexuality is Normal Though!”… Umm, No
I’m going to put this to you as simply as I can
Matt Mason
Dec 11, 2022
Demiromantic Chronicles: You Always Knew You Were Different
Demiromantic Chronicles: You Always Knew You Were Different
You had this distinct feeling you weren’t like other people around you for the longest time, but weren’t yet aware you’re on the aromantic…
Rachel Presser
Dec 7, 2022
What the Hell Does “Hot” Mean Anyway?!
What the Hell Does “Hot” Mean Anyway?!
Because this demisexual doesn’t really know
Matt Mason
Dec 5, 2022
Demiromantic Chronicles: The Attainability Dilemma
Demiromantic Chronicles: The Attainability Dilemma
Some demiromantics and greyromantics really want a long-term partner. But we can’t control our incredibly rare and arbitrary attraction…
Rachel Presser
Dec 4, 2022
Mass-Produced Skins
Mass-Produced Skins
A story on my frustration with identity expectations
Roedanya
Dec 3, 2022
Finding Out You’re Demiromantic in Your Late Thirties
Finding Out You’re Demiromantic in Your Late Thirties
I knew of the aromantic side of queerness by my late twenties. But at 37, I finally have a term for my proclivity and wonder why we don’t…
Rachel Presser
Dec 2, 2022
The Right Wing’s Unhealthy Sex Life Obsession Has a New Target
The Right Wing’s Unhealthy Sex Life Obsession Has a New Target
For some unfathomable reason, their new target is us demisexuals
Matt Mason
Nov 29, 2022
Tips For Navigating Non-traditional Relationships
Tips For Navigating Non-traditional Relationships
My strategies for fostering a happy, healthy relationship
Roedanya
Nov 21, 2022
I Don’t Yet Feel I Belong in the LGBT+ Community
I Don’t Yet Feel I Belong in the LGBT+ Community
I have been welcomed with open arms but I feel I don’t fit properly
Matt Mason
Nov 20, 2022
Shapeshifting and the Rules Thereof
Shapeshifting and the Rules Thereof
Roedanya
Nov 17, 2022
We Need to Talk About Asexuality
We Need to Talk About Asexuality
How learning about asexuality changed my life for the better
Roedanya
Nov 15, 2022
Demisexuals are Scared of Sex? That’s News to Me!
Demisexuals are Scared of Sex? That’s News to Me!
Apparently, I’m a teenager or trendy millennial woman now?
Matt Mason
Nov 11, 2022
I Thought I Was Broken, But Aesthetic Attraction Doesn’t Work the Same Way for Me
I Thought I Was Broken, But Aesthetic Attraction Doesn’t Work the Same Way for Me
I’ve always viewed (pardon the pun) it differently
Matt Mason
Nov 7, 2022
The Privilege of Asking for Proof of Belonging to a Marginalised Group
The Privilege of Asking for Proof of Belonging to a Marginalised Group
Nobody owes you their labels
Matt Mason
Nov 4, 2022
Demisexual Downsides: Experiences I’d Rather Not Experience
Demisexual Downsides: Experiences I’d Rather Not Experience
How being this type of aspec is emotionally draining
Matt Mason
Oct 29, 2022
Being Demisexual: Primary Sexual Attraction… WTF?
Being Demisexual: Primary Sexual Attraction… WTF?
I have two examples in my life, and I’m not certain about one of them
Matt Mason
Oct 27, 2022
Too Romantic and Too Picky? Nope — Just Demisexual
Too Romantic and Too Picky? Nope — Just Demisexual
All my life people who know me (and some who don’t) have accused me of being too choosy
Matt Mason
Oct 26, 2022
My Personal Three Biggest Demisexuality Indicators
My Personal Three Biggest Demisexuality Indicators
A follow up to my first article about being demi
Matt Mason
Oct 24, 2022
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