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title: An Overview of Asexuality and Aromanticism
date: 2025-07-17T12:05:00-04:00
author: Jonese Austin
canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/an-overview-of-asexuality-and-aromanticism"
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# An Overview of Asexuality and Aromanticism

We should embrace the many ways that people form relationships and experience sexuality and romance. That includes the experiences of asexual and aromantic people.

In this article, sociologist Hannah Tessler addresses the challenges that asexual and aromantic people face, and provides an overview of recent scholarship on asexuality and aromanticism.

Asexual people are those who have little to no sexual attraction. Aromantic people are those who have little to no romantic attraction. People may experience sexual attraction but no romantic attraction or vice versa. People may also have neither sexual nor romantic attraction.

Asexual and aromantic people who choose to remain single may face negative perspectives and tropes. This is because society often prioritizes heterosexual marriage. This conflates sexual and romantic relationships and ignores the varying ways that people may experience sexuality and romance. It also overlooks the important role that other types of relationships can play in our lives. Familial relationships and friendships can provide love, support, and care.

> Yet many people still dismiss the possibility that someone may not experience sexual and romantic attraction. Single individuals are questioned about how they know they are not attracted to anyone—or they are assured that they “just haven’t met the right person yet.” These responses undermine and erase the lived realities of people with asexual and aromantic identities.

[Read the full article ](https://publicseminar.org/2023/11/happily-single/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)

SOURCE: Public Seminar Publishing Initiative at The New School • AUTHOR: Hannah Tessler • LAST UPDATED: November 8, 2023

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## Understanding Asexuality

An introduction to asexuality, the spectrum of asexual identities, and attitudes about sexual behavior.

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An introduction to asexuality, the spectrum of asexual identities, and attitudes about sexual behavior.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/understanding-asexuality)

[Stories & ConversationsWatch

## Understanding My Own Sexuality

MB describes how being asexual, a sexuality less prevalent in the media and discourse, has impacted her life and the relationships she has with others.

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MB describes how being asexual, a sexuality less prevalent in the media and discourse, has impacted her life and the relationships she has with others.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-understanding-my-own-sexuality)

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## Using the Media To Explore My Asexuality

MB discusses the role of the media in teaching her about asexuality and the asexuality spectrum.

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MB discusses the role of the media in teaching her about asexuality and the asexuality spectrum.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-using-the-media-to-explore-my-asexuality)

[Stories & ConversationsRead

## Media Representations of “Ideal” Relationships

Do you see yourself reflected in the media? Do you see relationships that mirror your own? How does the representation you see affect your sense of self?

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Do you see yourself reflected in the media? Do you see relationships that mirror your own? How does the representation you see affect your sense of self?](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/conversations-media-representations-of-ideal-relationships)

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## Trans Sexualities: A Conversation with Lucie Fielding

In this podcast interview, Lucie Fielding talks about trans sex and sexuality.

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In this podcast interview, Lucie Fielding talks about trans sex and sexuality.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/gender-stories-trans-sexualities-a-conversation-with-lucie-fielding)

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## How to Affirm & Support Your Child When They Come Out as LGBTQIA+

This article outlines how to be supportive of a child who has come out to you as LGBTQIA+.

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This article outlines how to be supportive of a child who has come out to you as LGBTQIA+.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-to-affirm-support-your-child-when-they-come-out-as-lgbtqia)

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## Partnered Sex of All Kinds Declines in U.S.

Data collected by Indiana University between 2009 and 2023 indicates that both teens and adults in the U.S. are having less partnered sex than they used to.

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Data collected by Indiana University between 2009 and 2023 indicates that both teens and adults in the U.S. are having less partnered sex than they used to.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/partnered-sex-declines)

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## Ologies Podcast Featuring Dr. Daniel Pfau on Sex, Gender, and Neuroendocrinology

Two-part podcast discussion of sex and gender with genderqueer neuroscientist and endocrinologist Dr. Daniel Pfau.

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Two-part podcast discussion of sex and gender with genderqueer neuroscientist and endocrinologist Dr. Daniel Pfau.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ologies-podcast-featuring-daniel-pfau-on-sex-gender-and-neuroendocrinology)