Anonymous said: A friend of mine recently came out to me as autosexual and autoromantic. I know what autosexuality entails because I'm autosexual as well, but I don't know what autoromanticism entails. Can you please give me some examples of how an autoromantic person would get romantic fulfillment? Would doing things like taking themselves out & pampering them self be examples of how they would fulfil their romantic needs?

Well. I just did a quick google search on autoromanticism and, according to those on asexuality.org, autoromantics like to date themselves. It’s like autosexuality, but without the masturbation or sexual self love. It’s more along the lines of taking yourself out on a date, buying yourself flowers, then coming home to cuddle with yourself.

If you’re still confused, why not talk to your friend about it?

I’ll be honest, though - I have never heard of either of these sexual/romantic orientations, so my advice may or may not be the best. If anyone out there knows anything else about this, please feel free to jump in.