Monthly Archives: December 2013

Question of the Week: December 31st, 2014

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Sciatrix

I’ve been visiting my family for the holidays, and I recently let them know about one of my partners after some years of quietly avoiding talking about my social life with them. A few days ago, my sister asked me … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: December 27th, 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by queenieofaces

Every Friday, we will share links to news, blogs, and anything else we find interesting.  We can’t catch everything, so you are invited to self-promote in the comments! YouTube channel GirlfriendsTV had a few short informational videos on asexuality. What happens when you (literally) wear … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: December 24th, 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Aydan

Today is Christmas Eve. Do you celebrate Christmas? If you do, how do you celebrate? If you don’t, do you do anything in particular instead?

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Growing into “queer”

Posted on December 23, 2013 by queenieofaces

This post was written for the December 2013 Carnival of Aces.  This month’s theme is “change.”  You too can submit! Disclaimer: This is about my personal experiences, and should not in any way be taken as indicative of the experiences or opinions … Continue reading →

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A journey through aesthetic attraction

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Siggy

Let me tell a personal story without any particular point to it. Many people, when they first discover they are ace, have a lot of anxiety over perceived difference between themselves and the rest of the ace community.  Does this … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: December 20th, 2013

Posted on December 20, 2013 by queenieofaces

Every Friday, we will share links to news, blogs, and anything else we find interesting.  We can’t catch everything, so you are invited to self-promote in the comments! A study is looking for asexual people of color. The Youth Project is running … Continue reading →

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Just Existing Is Not Enough

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Aydan

This morning I read a well-meant blanket condemnation against people entering relationships with other people to whom they’re not romantically or sexually attracted. The author had probably heard of asexuality and would acknowledge its existence if asked, but had not … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: December 13th, 2013

Posted on December 13, 2013 by queenieofaces

Every Friday, we will share links to news, blogs, and anything else we find interesting.  We can’t catch everything, so you are invited to self-promote in the comments! faustianfantasy describes how sex-repulsion works for them. anagnori offers an explanation for why acephobia … Continue reading →

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Use your words

Posted on December 11, 2013 by queenieofaces

A few days after Thanksgiving, I was faceplanted on a cafeteria table, trying to explain to a friend (let’s call her T.) about my relationship with another friend, which had recently taken a turn for the unexpected.  Well, I say … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: December 10th, 2013

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Aydan

Do you follow the news? If so, how do you like to stay current? Do you have any newspapers, magazines, radio shows, podcasts, blogs, vlogs, or other media sources you’d like to recommend?

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