Author Archives: triplealens

About triplealens

Triple-A-Lens is a thirty-something aromantic, agender, asexual who has been active in the ace community for more than a decade. She’s a writing teacher, with advanced degrees in composition and literature. When not teaching or penning thoughts about her various a-identities, she tap dances and takes care of her neurotic goldfish.

A Spooky Reflection on Amatonormativity

Posted on October 28, 2018 by triplealens

With Halloween approaching, I find myself reflecting not just on the traditional horrors of the season but also that of amatonormativity. As a teenager, my best friend and I loved watching horror movies and, perhaps even more, we loved writing … Continue reading →

Posted in aromanticism, Articles, personal experience, Sexual normativity | 1 Comment

Once You Get What You Want…

Posted on September 23, 2018 by triplealens

One reason I have taken an active role in the asexual community is because I want asexuality to “go mainstream.” That is, not only would asexuality have the same visibility as other orientations but also letting people of all orientations … Continue reading →

Posted in aromanticism, Articles, History, Relationships | 4 Comments