asexual

(adjective)

Having a lack of sexual attraction to anyone, or low or absent interest in sexual activity; it may also be considered the lack of a sexual orientation, or one of the variations thereof, alongside heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality.

Related Terms

  • sexually transmitted infection
  • vaginismus
  • dyspareunia

Examples of asexual in the following topics:

  • Gender as a Spectrum and Transgender Identities

    • Transgender is independent of sexual orientation; transgender people may identify as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, pansexual, polysexual, asexual, or any other kind of sexuality, just like cisgender people do.
  • Sexual Orientation

    • Sexual orientation is typically divided into four categories: heterosexuality, the attraction to individuals of the opposite sex; homosexuality, the attraction to individuals of one's own sex; bisexuality, the attraction to individuals of either sex; and asexuality, no attraction to either sex.
  • Sexual Dysfunction and Disease

    • Classifying the lack of sexual desire as a "disorder" is considered by some to be controversial because it pathologizes those who are asexual.
  • Sexual Orientation

    • Evaluate how society differently treats people identifying as homosexual, heterosexual, bisexual, asexual, and queer
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