Here’s a bit of asexuality awareness for y'all. I realized that talking about it could help others who think they might be broken but obviously aren’t! Most asexuals have to deal with discrimination daily, and YES, even inside the LGBT+ community, for being a minority! It’s really awful to be an asexual person in a world where people glorify sex to the point it’s toxic for everyone ( it’s not only asexual people who feel bothered by constantly feeling pressured to flirt, to have sex and to not be alone).

I’ve been pressured during my entire life, even in aggressive ways. I’ve heard family members tell me they really would prefer to find out I’m gay, because it would be way better than this. I’ve seen colleagues clearly exclude me from any conversation regarding sex. I’ve been mockingly called a nun, but also had people genuinely assume I was very religious out of nowhere. It’s either that or they see you as a creep. I’ve even witnessed a few radical feminists deny the existence of asexuality altogether (they say, and I quote “you either like female genitals, male genitals or both, otherwise you’re lying”) which is… pretty absurd. And this is all just my own personal experience. Some of these things are caused by genuine ignorance, but some are purely hate. Some are pretty harmless but imagine hearing this shit over and over again as you’re treated like you’re ill.

For how long are you willing to judge people for their sexual orientation, which is something they absolutely cannot choose? Are you really going to deny the existence of something that every sexologist has confirmed to be legit? It’s never too late to educate yourself and learn to respect those who are different than you. For those who want to learn I’ll recommend some links in the comments. And as a note to everyone: you have all the time in the world to discover your sexuality, you don’t have to make an effort to fit in! Just don’t let other people tell you that you’re wrong, you know yourself best. Last but not least, I’d like to thank all of my wonderful friends who’ve always treated me equally and respected me! You’re the best!

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