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[[File:Acespec flag.png|thumb|Alternate ace spectrum flag by DistinctiveSoy.]]
The '''asexual spectrum''' or '''asexual umbrella''' is a group of sexual orientations that all fall under the [[Umbrella Term|umbrella term]] of [[asexual]].
== Ace-Spec Identities ==
While there are numerous ace-spec identities, some are more common, like asexual, [[demisexual]], and [[greysexual]], and can stand on their own as identities. Other common ace-spec identities include:
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== Terminology ==
Terms like [[sex-ambivalent]], [[sex-favorable]], [[sex-indifferent]], and [[sex-repulsed]] help ace-spec
Other terms help ace-spec
== Flag ==
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The black stripe represents asexuals and lack of attraction, the grey stripe represents demisexuals, gray-asexuals and everyone else that's on the ace-spec, the white stripe represents allosexual allies and the purple stripe represents the asexual community as a whole, and it was likely chosen because AVEN had purple as part of its colour scheme. It has been adopted as a symbol for asexuals, but has never stopped being used as a symbol of the entire spectrum and to this day it's the most commonly used flag for asexual spectrum communities.
Other two flags were created to represent ace-spec
For the first flag, the dark blue or black stripe represents the asexual community, its history and solidarity. The purple stripe comes from the asexual flag and represents all asexual identities. The pink stripe represents self-determination, pride in one's identity, and acceptance of one's own and others' asexuality. The cream stripe represents diversity in experiences and types of attractions.
For the second flag, the black stripe represents the spectrum, sexualities that is under the asexual spectrum. The purple stripe also comes from the asexual flag and represents the community,
A third alternate ace-spec flag was created by FANDOMS user DistinctiveSoy, 20th July 2021. The purple represents all the variation of asexual identities, the white represents inclusivity, the grey represents acceptance of oneself and others, the black represents aro-ace people and the spiral represents how different ace-spec sexualities are from allo-spec sexualities.
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