I didn't know about asexuality until age 27 when I came out. So many experiences in my life suddenly made sense. I'm so glad that so many younger people have been able to learn about themselves earlier. March 27, 2021 at 12:03AM

I was one of those asexual teens who thought they were broken and forced themselves into a sexual situation to "figure things" out. It went as well as you could imagine. It was so obvious at the time. If someone told me about asexuality I probably would have avoided a lot of suffering. I think it is important to make teens aware of every possible sexual identity so they can more easily figure out things for themselves instead of spending years in agony. Thinking they're broken or abnormal and living through life not knowing if anyone else is like them. March 26, 2021 at 11:54PM

I made my own ring out of something called "Sugru" its a moldable clay-like glue! My stepdad thought that it would be more comfy than the cut-up wristband taped together setup i already had. Its been great, super flexible and has lasted me 2 years so far :). (I feel i should mention i wasn't paid to say this, i think it might be a good alternative) March 26, 2021 at 11:51PM

Whoever designed that shirt needs a lesson on how to use font customisation. March 26, 2021 at 11:48PM

Thank you. As a younger ace guy (early 20s, early in university) this was very reassuring that there is hope and ways to deal with the sexual expectations society tends to put on men. March 26, 2021 at 11:44PM

I think for me what made it hard for me to realize I am on the ace spectrum is that I’m an only child so I just assumed the importance I placed on my friendships was because of that , but now I know it’s like a combo of being an only child and being ace, and I’m still discovering more about myself everyday and like it’s super comforting to know that even at least one person understands how it feels :) and bro fucking retweet @what you said about self love March 26, 2021 at 11:43PM

I'm gonna rewatch kung-fu panda because of this post. keep this friend March 26, 2021 at 11:41PM

It's crazy to me that people are being taught about useless bs they'll forget as soon as it isn't required to pass, but actually useful information, like the fact that there is such a thing as asexuality and there is absolutely nothing wrong with them if they don't feel attraction to people, is out of program. You must remember the formula for calculating volume of a cone, but you are not told that not being attracted to anyone is totally ok and you are not broken, incomplete, lacking, or any less of a person then other people. What you feel or don't feel is just as valid as every other person's feelings and preferences. The mere fact that this is something we need to address is telling everything that needs to be said... March 26, 2021 at 11:41PM

Yeah in sex ed at my old school, the teacher said "One day, you'll get the urge to fall in love, marry and have sex and have children." Someone asked "What if you don't want to?" Teachers reply: "No. You definitely will." But I don't. So what? Am I broken? March 26, 2021 at 11:38PM

Could be having sexual attraction but with sex repulsion. I think that's a thing that can happen sometimes My other guess would be aegosexuality. That's where someone enjoys sexuality but in a way detached from themself I don't really know the specifics of what you experience so I can't say for sure but those are my two guesses March 26, 2021 at 11:37PM

My first DnD character was a Warforged who was aro-ace before I ever knew I was, and saw gender as a useless concept he didn‘t care about only using male pronouns for simplicities sake (his body resembled that of a typical humanoid male, and also I‘m male, so it made it easier for me). And while I don‘t consider myself agender, I only realized a few weeks ago that I subconsciously gave him my own identity (partially identifies as male because of biological sex, but don‘t really see gender/gender identity as a thing that is super applicable to me) March 26, 2021 at 11:36PM

Wholesome ally friend, awesome to have those around!! March 26, 2021 at 11:36PM

Based commie Steve March 26, 2021 at 11:30PM

For some reason I thought it was a lobster at first but now I understand and it’s absolutely adorable 💜 March 26, 2021 at 11:29PM

If true (haven‘t read the bill myself as I am not affected by it and can‘t do anything about it, not an american), those are some rather important things about this bill that I‘ve not read before. March 26, 2021 at 11:27PM

I wish I knew when I was 16. I knew I was bisexual but something still didn't feel right. I never was interested back then and I forced myself to be interested. I hated that fact. I am 30 now and I am finally feeling comfortable with myself. The only time I am interested is once every five years or more. I always felt odd. ​ Withholding information is the worse thing you can do to someone. I never understood teaching cursive but not giving knowledge to students about gender, sex, etc. It just baffles me. March 26, 2021 at 11:25PM

bruh :- ( March 26, 2021 at 11:24PM

Sorry you had to go through all of that, I hope you are surrounded by a supportive family now ❤️ March 26, 2021 at 11:23PM

I'm also confused. I know im asexual, but idk if im grayromantic, cupioromantic, or bicurious March 26, 2021 at 11:20PM

It's comforting to know that others feel the same way. You're not alone either, buddy. I think that one of the signs I should have known i was ace since I was young was the huge importance I placed on friendship. Still, right now...the best love we can give is to ourselves most of all. March 26, 2021 at 11:14PM

I had a similar thing with forcing myself to have crushes. I still have trouble understanding how much of what I've experienced is real and how much was my stupid brain going "Hey this person's nice, that's probably what romance/attraction is, definitely not just something I made up so you fit in". I think I'm demiromantic and have maybe had 1 real crush (ironically not even on the only person I've dated) but tbh I'm just confused at this point March 26, 2021 at 11:13PM

I second that! Married 30 years, faking it all the way because I had no apparent options. Outlived my husband, discovered the term ace, and the hunt was on. Didn't finally find "home" until I was 66, when I discovered Aegosexual and Aegoromantic. All those wasted years 😕 March 26, 2021 at 11:13PM

Idk who or what Sharkando is but I'm more worried about that than anything else March 26, 2021 at 11:08PM