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Another Statement from Kath Lingenfelter

fuckyeahasexuality:

I appreciate your frustration. I can only say to you that through my research (Which included long visits to http://asexuality.org), I have my eyes opened to your community & if I did you a disservice here, I will try again in the future because I think your community is one that is growing and says a lot about what it is to be human today (tho historically there have been aces a plenty). Again, I’m sorry to do your community I disservice. I wanted to get a dialog going w/the public about asexuality but there are many masters to please in TV. I am open to any and all comments, suggestions, critiques. (This does remind me a a frustration for a writer for the CW who vented that they could never cast African American characters as criminals because the network was too afraid of offending them. Not a direct corollary, but perhaps speaks to the day when ppl respect asexuality as an orientation enough that we can do a story with the medical condition and it won’t discredit it all).

-Kath Lingenfelter, writer of the House episode ‘Better Half’, via Twitter DM

I just want to draw your attention to this woman who has been nothing but gracious about accepting criticisms from the ace community and I have gained a lot of respect for her for her willingness to respond to us and for apologising.

I just want to find an article pertaining to IQ among asexual individuals.

Is that so hard?

Apparently.

All the articles about asexuality are not about humans.

Different types of attraction.

asexualeducation:

Sexual attraction: When one desires to have sexual relations with another specific person or persons. Sometimes it is felt along with other forms of attraction such as, romance, friendship.

“That guy is so damn sexy, I could take him to bed and shag him all night long.”

Romantic attraction: When one desires to have a romantic relationship with another specific person or persons. Many people who’re asexual may experience romantic attraction even though they do not experience sexual attraction.

“Oh wow, that girl is so beautiful, I would really like to get to know her better and show her off. She’s the type of girl I would love to get into a romantic relationship with.”

Aesthetic attraction: When one sees another person or persons as attractive, nice looking, handsome or beautiful, but does not feel any desire to be in a romantic, sexual or sensual relationship with them.

“Oh my gosh, that man is quite attractive, I appreciate how handsome his face is and how lean is body looks. If I could, I would hang him up on a wall and look at him all day”

Sensual attraction: When ones sees another person or persons and desires to do sensual (but NOT sexual) things with them. Such sensual things may include, kissing, hugging, holding hands.

“Look at that woman, she is quite a sight for sore eyes. I would very much love to cuddle with her, kiss her forehead and perhaps hold her hand as we walked through the park.”

Squish: When ones sees another person or persons and desires an aromantic friendship with them.

“Look at how cool that boy is, I would love to get to know him more, I bet he’s a great person to hang out with and talk to.”

FACT: All asexuals are either Sherlock Holmes fans or Sherlock Holmes in disguise.

FACT: Every asexual is really just The Doctor at different points in time.

cybermat-herder:

Good going, that’s supposed to be a secret!

FACT: Asexuals are the sole living descendants of Tyrannosaurus rex.

factsaboutqueers:

The human shape is just a disguise to allow them to more easily hunt and devour cakes, their only prey.

Sometimes I wonder what my parents and family think about Sheldon’s non/sexuality on Big Bang.

I think I need to put my ace ring back on.

:/

Thanks world, you really know how to wear someone down.