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While the original asexual flag does technically stand for the spectrum, it is not considered to be the asexual spectrum flag by most people. Furthermore, an asexual page with that flag already exists, so having it on both is a little strange. Also, the aromantic spectrum page and aroace spectrum page also uses -spec flags specifically, so I was uncomfortable with the asexual spectrum page being a particular exception as an acespec person. It felt out of place.
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(While the original asexual flag does technically stand for the spectrum, it is not considered to be the asexual spectrum flag by most people. Furthermore, an asexual page with that flag already exists, so having it on both is a little strange. Also, the aromantic spectrum page and aroace spectrum page also uses -spec flags specifically, so I was uncomfortable with the asexual spectrum page being a particular exception as an acespec person. It felt out of place.) |
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[[File:Acespec.png|alt=A flag with four even horizontal stripes. From top to bottom they are dark blue, purple, light grey, and dusty pink.|thumb|
▲[[File:Acespec.png|alt=A flag with four even horizontal stripes. From top to bottom they are dark blue, purple, light grey, and dusty pink.|thumb|Alternate asexual spectrum flag.]]
[[File:AceSpec flag by @sude.the.acespec on instagram.jpg|thumb|Alternate asexual spectrum flag by SudeTheAcespec]]
[[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]], or acespec. Individuals on the asexual spectrum may completely lack [[sexual attraction]]
▲The '''asexual spectrum''' or '''asexual umbrella''' is a group of sexual orientations that all fall under the [[Umbrella Term|umbrella term]] of [[asexual]]. Individuals on the asexual spectrum may completely lack [[sexual attraction]] or feel it so little that they relate more to the asexual experience than to the [[allosexual]] experience. The common link between individuals on the asexual spectrum is that they do not feel the "standard" amount of sexual attraction or feel it in the "standard" way.
Individuals on the asexual spectrum are often referred to as "ace-spec" for short. Ace-spec individuals can have any [[Romantic Orientation|romantic orientation]], including [[aromantic]].
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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:
*[[Aceflux]]
*[[Acespike]]
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*[[Reciprosexual]]
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Some identities in the asexual spectrum are [[Microlabel|microlabels]] or identities that fall under the umbrella but cannot stand on their own and must be used in addition to another ace-spec label. Some common ace-spec microlabels include:
*[[Aegosexual|Aegosexual]], also known as autochorisexual
*[[Apothisexual]]
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*[[Requiessexual|Requissexual]]
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Terms like [[sex-ambivalent]], [[sex-favorable]], [[sex-indifferent]], and [[sex-repulsed]] help ace-spec individuals explain their relationship with sex. Ace-spec individuals may also have a non-standard understanding of [[attraction]], particularly [[sexual attraction]].
Other terms help ace-spec individuals discuss their orientation beyond sex, such as [[Romantic Attraction|romantic orientation]], [[Split Attraction Model (SAM)|the Split Attraction Model]], [[Repulsion Descriptors|repulsion descriptors]], and [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary attraction]]. Terms like [[Angled Aroace|angled]], [[Electio Aroace|electio]], and [[Oriented Aroace|oriented]] are useful for ace-spec individuals who are also part of the [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]], also known as "aroace."
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While the original asexual flag does technically include the asexual spectrum, it is not widely considered to be the asexual spectrum flag. It is important to note that while many acespec people do not identify with the asexual flag, any acespec individual may use it if they do.
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.
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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 individuals and the spiral represents how different ace-spec sexualities are from allo-spec sexualities.
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[[Category:Ace-spec identity]]
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