Monthly Archives: April 2015

Thinking of Asexual Culture as Indefinite, Ephemeral, and Sometimes Incompatible

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Talia

For a few weeks I cracked down on my PhD work and took some tentative steps back into vegan activism. I get to talk about how problematic it is that animals are considered property? I get to frame this as … Continue reading →

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On friendships, part 2: Ace culture and ideals of friendship

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Elizabeth

When I think of asexual culture, I think of a community that has come together in true joy and relief, of many isolated individuals finally discovering that they are not alone in their experiences—that we are not broken, not disordered, and … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: April 27th, 2015

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Siggy

What do you do when you procrastinate? I’m very much driven by the internet update cycle, checking my e-mail, my reader, and Facebook, cycle, and repeat.  Lately I’ve also been wasting time browsing new webcomics.  Most are pretty terrible, but … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: April 24th, 2015

Posted on April 24, 2015 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! polynotes is looking for ace perspectives on polyamory. writer-ace wants a word … Continue reading →

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On friendships, part 1: feeling I am not entitled to friendship, and I am a burden

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Elizabeth

[tw: allusions to sexual violence, domestic violence, religious abuse; descriptions of bullying and abusive friends, invalidation of asexuality. Heavy warning for abandonment trauma.] On some level, I know other people don’t feel that way about me.

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Linkspam: April 17th, 2015

Posted on April 17, 2015 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! Minding Therapy posted an article on the validity of asexuality. crosstheacebot wrote … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: April 14th, 2015

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Siggy

What are your feelings on man/woman words? Do you use them to describe yourself? When did you start? (How) does that interact with your sexuality (or lack thereof)? Today’s question was submitted by GreyWander, of The Trail We Blaze.  GW … Continue reading →

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Ace label culture

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Siggy

When people talk about Tumblr Social Justice Warriors (SJWs), a significant fraction of what they’re talking about is the ace community. You may not think of yourself as an SJW, but you are, whether you are or not. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: April 10th, 2015

Posted on April 10, 2015 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! queerascat posted some thoughts on romantic orientation. Asexy April is running again … Continue reading →

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In defense of “sex-favorable”

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Siggy

Some time last year, the term “sex-favorable” came into use for asexuals who might be willing to have sex in at least some situations. There were also several people who said the term had a few problems, and advocated against … Continue reading →

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