Monthly Archives: October 2021

What even is attraction? A constructionist view

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Siggy

This is a submission to the October 2021 Carnival of Aces on “Attraction”. Within ace and aro communities, “attraction” is a concept that receives a great deal of attention. It’s in the definitions after all–or at least, some of the … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: October 29th, 2021

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Siggy

On Fridays, 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 TAAAP had more interviews on sex and kink, romance, disabilities … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: October 26th, 2021

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Siggy

During Ace Week, we get a high volume of links, so we have more than one linkspam!  Still, we can’t catch everything, so feel free to share anything else you find, or self-promote. Ace Blogging quietnqueer has some questions for … Continue reading →

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Journal Club: What does Orientation Orient?

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Siggy

This month, the ace journal club discussed “What does Sexual orientation Orient? A Biobehavioral Model Distinguishing Romantic Love and Sexual Desire” by Lisa M. Diamond (2003). https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0033-295X.110.1.173 (Requires journal access) The journal club meets once a month on Discord, using … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: October 22nd, 2021

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Siggy

On Fridays, 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 Rowan Ellis talked about asexual representation on screen (video). aspecofstardust … Continue reading →

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Jones and the emotionless aroace

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Siggy

This post contains spoilers for Gunnerkrigg Court up to Chapter 48 or so. Gunnerkrigg Court is a critically acclaimed webcomic that has been running since 2005. I’ve been reading it almost as long, since before I realized I was queer. … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Aces call for submissions: “Attraction”

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Siggy

We found a volunteer to host the October Carnival of Aces!  It’s being hosted by sildarmillion, and the theme is “Attraction”.  Get your submissions in before the end of the month! The Carnival of Aces is hosted by volunteers each … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Aces: The “We” of Me

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Siggy

The Carnival of Aces for September has been posted by Ace Film Reviews.  The theme was “The ‘We’ of Me“.  Please take a look! There currently isn’t a volunteer to host the carnival this month.  If you’d like to volunteer, … Continue reading →

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Linkspam: October 1st, 2021

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Siggy

On Fridays, 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 sildarmillion discussed an ace reading of Emma, and how that … Continue reading →

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