Monthly Archives: January 2016

Asexuality and the Relationship Escalator

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Jo

Written for the January 2016 Carnival of Aces, on the theme of ‘relationship stages.’ One of the concepts that I often use or reference when writing about asexuality and relationships is the relationship escalator. It’s a concept that I’ve mainly … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: January 29th, 2016

Posted on January 29, 2016 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! Ace Blogging aceadmiral wrote about ace representation in season 2 of Sirens. … Continue reading →

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Which expectations am I confounding?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Siggy

This essay was written for the Carnival of Aces, which is this month themed on “relationship stages”. There are strong cultural norms regarding the proper trajectory of a romantic relationship. In my mind, they start with initiation: one person asks … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: January 26th, 2016

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Siggy

Do you think of yourself as an impulsive person? During winter break, my mother bakes a thousand cookies for gifting, and there are always hundreds left over.  But even though the cookies are great, and even though I’m underweight, I … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: January 22nd, 2016

Posted on January 22, 2016 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! Ace Blogging Ser wrote a review of An Aromantic’s Love Song to … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: January 19th, 2015.

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Talia

Do you read academic articles on asexuality? If so, which do you recommend?  When I was doing my Masters on asexuality I loved that I was constantly reading academic perspectives on asexuality. Many of the articles I read represented the … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: January 15th, 2016

Posted on January 15, 2016 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! Ace Community Activity There will be an asexual artists panel at C2E2 … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: January 12th, 2016

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Siggy

Do you ever step back and realize how ridiculous your family is? I think it’s common for many people to grow up and think their family is normal, only to later to find out how weird they are.  As I … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: January 8th, 2016

Posted on January 8, 2016 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! Ace Blogging redbeardace complains that the (US) National Health Statistics Report doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: January 1st, 2016

Posted on January 1, 2016 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! Ace Blogging Sennkestra wrote about the tensions between diversity and “safe spaces.” … Continue reading →

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