Monthly Archives: June 2017

Linkspam: June 30th, 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 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 Sara K. writes about an wuxia novel with a protagonist … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: June 27th, 2017

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Siggy

What do you think of the meanings of the ace flag colors? The 4 colors of the asexual flag originally represented asexuals (black), gray-As/demis (gray), allosexuals (white), and community (purple).  Of course, today they don’t necessarily represent the same ideas … Continue reading →

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Ace Tropes: Ace/Ace Romance

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Sara K.

This is part of a series on tropes in fiction with ace characters. To link or follow this series, please use the “ace tropes” tag on this blog. “Yes!” Wes shouted. “Because our entire relationship was built on that one … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: June 23rd, 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017 by queenieofaces

Every other 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 Siggy argues that pre-marital sex is an ace issue. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the new contributors!

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Siggy

You may recall that last month we put out a call for new contributors.  I’m excited to announce that we’re adding three new contributors!  Their profiles are below. Sara K. is an aromantic asexual from California who has previously lived … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: June 20th 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Talia

Have you ever been hit on in public like while at the gym or getting groceries? How does it make you feel? I feel a mixture of confusion and wariness the rare time I get approached or flirted with in … Continue reading →

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Ace Tropes: Unwanted Arranged Marriage

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Sara K.

This is part of a series on tropes in fiction with ace characters. To link or follow this series, please use the “ace tropes” tag on this blog. Content Note: this post discusses (lack of) consent to marriage. Anette felt … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: June 13th, 2017

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Siggy

What sort of “causes” have you heard or thought up for you being ace and/or aro? One possible cause, kindly suggested by a relative, was that I went to an all-boys high school, and thus did not have a chance … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: June 9th, 2017

Posted on June 9, 2017 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 Siggy reflects on reading gender studies papers about asexuality. Ace … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Aces: Kissing, Hand Holding, Bed Sharing, etc!

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Siggy

The Carnival of Aces for May has been posted on From Fandom to Family: Sharing my many thoughts.  The theme was “Kissing, Hand Holding, Bed Sharing, etc!“.  Please take a look! The next Carnival of Aces is being hosted by … Continue reading →

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