Asexual (often shortened to ace) is a sexual orientation defined by a lack of sexual attraction. Asexual experiences may also include: not wanting to have sex, not being interested in sex, not experiencing a sex drive/libido, or being repulsed by sex. Sexual attraction is defined as the desire to have sex with, or otherwise perform sexual acts with, another specific individual. Asexual individuals do not have an innate desire to have sex with anyone. They might also feel disconnected from the idea of sex. Asexuals do not experience sexual attraction, and they may or may not participate in sexual activities. Although some asexuals do not have sex, there are also many asexuals who do partake in sexual activities or are in sexual relationships. This could be for many reasons, such as their own pleasure, the pleasure of a partner, or to have children.
Some asexuals are also aromantic, meaning that they also do not feel romantic attraction. Individuals who are both asexual and aromantic may identify as aroace.
Sexual dispositions among asexual individuals can vary. Some asexuals may still have a sex drive despite not feeling sexual attraction to anyone. They may still masturbate, watch porn, or participate in sexual activities. Other asexuals lack a sex drive, and some may be repulsed by the concept of sex.
The term "asexual" may also be used as an umbrella term, referring to anyone on the asexual spectrum.
 
The Asexual Pride Flag was designed by the AVEN user StandupiIn the summer of 2010 when AVEN and several other asexual websites held a contest to design an asexual flag. The gradient of black, grey, and white was based on the AVEN triangle and symbolizes the concept of the asexual spectrum. The black is for asexuals, grey for greysexuals, demisexuals, and other ace-spec individuals, and white represents allosexuals. Purple represents the community and was likely chosen because AVEN has a purple colour scheme.
 
https://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/the-ace-flag-a-history-and-celebration/
 
 
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