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[[File:Asexual.png|thumb|220x220px|The asexual flag.]]
<b>Asexual</b> (often shortened to '''ace''') is a [[sexual orientation]] defined by a lack of or limited
It is important to note the difference between asexuality and celibacy/abstinence. Those who are abstinent or celibate are not necessarily asexual; they may still experience sexual attraction but they choose not to act on it, typically for moral or religious reasons. 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.
Being asexual does not mean that one is unable to experience [[
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.
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[[Sex Stances|Sex stance]] terms, including [[Sex-Repulsed|sex-repulsed]], [[Sex-Averse|sex-averse]], [[Sex-Indifferent|sex-indifferent]], and [[Sex-Favorable|sex-favorable]], are commonly used to describe these feelings.<ref>[{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2018/09/15/asexuality-as-a-hard-limit-or-the-cat-is-dead/ Asexuality as a hard limit}}]</ref><ref>[{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/20-narratives-of-aces-who-like-sex/ 20 narratives of aces who like sex}}]</ref>
The term "asexual" may also be used as an [[umbrella term]] for any sexual orientation that is not allosexual, referring to anyone on the [[
==History==
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[[File:Aventriangle.jpg|thumb|125x125px|The AVEN triangle]]
In the summer of 2010 AVEN and several other asexual websites held a contest to design an asexual flag. The current asexual flag was designed by the AVEN user Standup and was uploaded on June 30th, 2010.<ref>[h{{Archive|Site=web|URL=ttps://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/the-ace-flag-a-history-and-celebration/ The Ace Flag: A History and Celebration}}]
</ref> The gradient of black, grey, and white was based on the AVEN triangle and symbolizes the concept of the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]]. the black is for asexuals, grey for [[greyasexuals]], [[demisexuals]], and other ace-spec individuals, and white represents
Another asexual flag was coined by [[User:Cryptocrew|Cryptocrew]] at [[User:Hayden000|Hayden000]]’s request on January 16, 2021 and was first published on a post one day later. The shades of grey represent disinterest or disconnect in sexual acts, the shades of purple represents lack of sexual attraction, the grey in the middle represents the greyasexual spectrum, white represents community and peace, the spade represents asexuals in general, while the pink plants growing around the spade represent growing love and acceptance for the community.
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==References==
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[[Category:Ace-spec identity]]
[[Category:Umbrella Terms]]
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