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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 [[
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]], referring to anyone on the [[
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