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[[File:Asexual.png|thumb|220x220px|The asexual flag.]] |
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<b>Asexual</b> (often shortened to '''ace''') is a [[sexual orientation]] defined by a lack of [[Sexual Attraction|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. For non-asexual individuals ([[Allosexual|allosexuals]]), sexual attraction is involuntary, and even occurs when someone doesn't know the other individual (though one might not act on it). Asexual individuals do not have an innate desire to have sex with anyone. They might also feel disconnected from the idea of sex. |
<b>Asexual</b> (often shortened to '''ace''') is a [[sexual orientation]] defined by a lack of [[Sexual Attraction|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. For non-asexual individuals ([[Allosexual|allosexuals]]), sexual attraction is involuntary, and even occurs when someone doesn't know the other individual (though one might not act on it). Asexual individuals do not have an innate desire to have sex with anyone. They might also feel disconnected from the idea of sex. |
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Over the years, asexuality has been defined in a variety of different ways by different individuals.<ref>Hinderliter, Andrew C. [http://www.asexualexplorations.net/home/history_of_definition.html "Asexuality: The History of a Definition"]</ref><ref>[https://www.pillowfort.social/posts/717314 A Condensed History of Asexuals Arguing with Asexuals Over What Asexuality Is]</ref> One of the most popular definitions emphasizes [[attraction]], but there have also been those that emphasize a lack of sex drive or desire. |
Over the years, asexuality has been defined in a variety of different ways by different individuals.<ref>Hinderliter, Andrew C. [http://www.asexualexplorations.net/home/history_of_definition.html "Asexuality: The History of a Definition"]</ref><ref>[https://www.pillowfort.social/posts/717314 A Condensed History of Asexuals Arguing with Asexuals Over What Asexuality Is]</ref> One of the most popular definitions emphasizes [[attraction]], but there have also been those that emphasize a lack of sex drive or desire. |
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==Asexuality in the DSM== |
==Asexuality in the DSM == |
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The DSM-5 and ICD-10 currently define low sexual desire as a disorder. The diagnosis has gone under several name changes, the current names being: |
The DSM-5 and ICD-10 currently define low sexual desire as a disorder. The diagnosis has gone under several name changes, the current names being: |
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*DSM-5 — Female sexual interest/arousal disorder, Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder |
*DSM-5 — Female sexual interest/arousal disorder, Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder |
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*ICD-10 — Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) |
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In 2013, the DSM-5 was published. Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder and Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder remain listed as disorders, but their criteria exclude individuals who self-identify as asexual.<ref>[http://www.asexualityarchive.com/asexuality-in-the-dsm-5/ Asexuality in the DSM-5] |
In 2013, the DSM-5 was published. Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder and Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder remain listed as disorders, but their criteria exclude individuals who self-identify as asexual.<ref>[http://www.asexualityarchive.com/asexuality-in-the-dsm-5/ Asexuality in the DSM-5] |
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