![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What does asexuality reveal about gender roles, about romance and consent, and the pressures of society? This accessible examination of asexuality shows that the issues that aces face-confusion around sexual activity, the intersection of sexuality and identity, navigating different needs in relationships-are the same conflicts that nearly all of us will experience. Ace by Angela ChenĪn engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that’s obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity. I read it in honor of Pride Month, in part because the A in LGBTQIA+ is so often overlooked and misunderstood. This book offers answers about what it means to be asexual, how diverse the asexual spectrum is, and what our society’s sexual norms mean on a greater scale. ![]() I know at least two people who identify as asexual, and although I’m happily married, I’ve long known that I’m not quite allosexual. Late last year, I was excited to learn about Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen. ![]()
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