Human Asexuality

By: Amy Hill and Kyle Fassett

Small Group Discussion

What do you think of when you hear asexual or asexuality?

How would you define asexuality?

What is asexuality?

The sexual orientation of someone who does not experience sexual attraction

Does necessarily imply abstinence

Romantic v. Aromantic 1% of the population
(AVEN, 2012)

What Asexuality is Not

Celibacy Denial Lack of opportunity for sex Disorder Synonymous with disability Amoeba
(AVEN, 2012)

Human Sexuality & the Kinsey Scale

Heterosexual Homosexual

Asexuals

(opensalon.com, n.d.)

The Storms Model of Sexuality

(AVEN, 2012)

Societal Issues & Asexuality

Not Understood No research base Oppressed by invisibility Heteronormative pressure

LGBTQ (A)

Many asexuals look to the LGBTQ community to find a home because of shared life experiences

Coming out process Marginalization

Asexuality is occasionally considered part of LGBTQ

A typically stands for Ally LGBTQ is not always inclusive Difference in perceptions Gender & Sexuality Diversity

Dear LGBTQ Community,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSLMYSMKnzU

Asexual Community
Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) Symbols Black ring ACE Spades or Hearts Pride Cake!

Video Clip: (A)sexual

http://vimeo.com/33412611

Activity / Small Group Discussion

What are your reactions to what youve seen and heard today? Why do you think people find asexuality so hard to believe?
How does what youve heard today change your perspective on sexuality and sexual orientations? How does this alter your perspective on student development and social identity development theory?

How does this impact your practice as a student affairs professional? How can you incorporate this new knowledge into your functional area?

Moving Forward & Creating Best Practices

Create truly safe and inclusive spaces Embrace new GSD terminology Education and awareness Research

Questions?

For More Information

Check out:
The Asexual Visibility & Education Network (AVEN) www.asexuality.org (A) Sexual documentary on Netflix The Hot Pieces of Ace Channel on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/HotPiecesofAce

Or contact:
Amy Hill - amyhill@bgsu.edu Kyle Fassett - kfasset@bgsu.edu

References

Asexual Visibility and Education Network. (n.d.). The asexual visibility and education network. Retrieved from www.asexuality.org/en/ Bring Asexual Awareness to Your Community!. (n.d.). Asexual Awareness Week. Retrieved from http:// www.asexualawarenessweek.com