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====BBC==== | ====BBC==== | ||
* There is an article by Lucy Wallis in the BBC news magazine, "[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16552173 What is it like to be asexual?]", to accompany the appearance of an asexual woman in the BBC's three part TV series, ''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b019lt17/How_Sex_Works_Playing_the_Field/ How Sex Works].'' | * There is an article by Lucy Wallis in the BBC news magazine, "[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16552173 What is it like to be asexual?]", to accompany the appearance of an asexual woman in the BBC's three part TV series, ''[http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b019lt17/How_Sex_Works_Playing_the_Field/ How Sex Works].'' | ||
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+ | ====The Atlantic==== | ||
+ | * On April 2nd 2012, Rachel Hills interviewed David Jay for The Atlantic in "[http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/04/life-without-sex-the-third-phase-of-the-asexuality-movement/254880/ Life Without Sex: The Third Phase of the Asexuality Movement]" | ||
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+ | ====Sydney Morning Herald==== | ||
+ | * An article, "[http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/asexual-awakening-20120507-1y8n5.html Asexual awakening]", was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on May 9, 2012. | ||
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+ | ====Jezebel==== | ||
+ | * Rachel Rabbit White writes how "[http://jezebel.com/5899524/sex-can-be-kind-of-boring-but-we-never-talk-about-that-part Not Everybody Wants to Have Sex]" for Jezebel. | ||
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+ | ====Details==== | ||
+ | * Details, a margarine aimed mostly at males, stated that "9% of those surveyed identified as asexual", discussed in [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=85839 this thread] | ||
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+ | ====The Gustavian Weekly==== | ||
+ | * College-centric newspaper, The Gustavian Weekly, published "[http://weekly.blog.gustavus.edu/2013/04/19/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-musing-7/ Cloudy With A Chance Of Musing]" on the 19th of April 2013 | ||
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+ | ====Xtra==== | ||
+ | *Xtra has an article about [http://www.xtra.ca/public/National/Ontario_asexuals_build_community_challenge_assumptions-12360.aspx Ontario asexuals challenging assumptions], published July 27th 2012 | ||
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+ | ====Macleans On Campus==== | ||
+ | * Macleans On Campus published a [http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2012/08/15/asexual-people-want-love-too-brock-researcher/ press release] about a new book, [http://books.google.ca/books?id=O3v27O00GEYC Understanding Asexuality] on the 15th of August 2012 | ||
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+ | ====Independent==== | ||
+ | * On the 19th of August 2012, The Independent reported on "[http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/asexuals--the-fourth-sexual-orientation-8060092.html Asexuals – the fourth sexual orientation]" | ||
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+ | ====Lez Get Real==== | ||
+ | * Bridgette P. LaVictoire analyzes FOX's broadcast, "[http://lezgetreal.com/2012/08/fox-news-host-lambasts-asexuals-as-lepers/ FOX News Host Lambasts Asexuals As Lepers], covering the [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/78100-new-foxnews-video-about-asexuality/ recent FOX broadcast] on the 23rd of August 2012 | ||
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+ | ====Cosmopolitan (UK)==== | ||
+ | * Asexuality was briefly mentioned and discussed in Cosmo's November 2012 edition (page 203) | ||
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+ | ====Scarleteen==== | ||
+ | * Scarleteen classifies asexuality as an orientation in their article, [http://www.scarleteen.com/article/boyfriend/the_rainbow_connection_orientation_for_everyone The Rainbow Connection: Orientation For Everyone] published on the 28th of November 2012 | ||
+ | ===2013=== | ||
+ | ====Chicago's Windy Times==== | ||
+ | * AVEN member [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=82446 Sparky9738] was interview by the Windy Times for their article "[http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Asexuals-make-presence-known-seek-LGBTQ-allies/41010.html Asexuals make presence known, seek LGBTQ allies], January 2nd 2013 | ||
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+ | ====NY Times==== | ||
+ | * Asexuality is briefly mentioned in "[http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/10/fashion/generation-lgbtqia.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1& Generation LGBTQA]", published on the 9th of January | ||
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+ | ====Vice==== | ||
+ | * [http://www.vice.com/read/asexuality-the-peoples-choice-for-people-who-dont-want-anyone Asexuality: The People's Choice for People Who Don't Want ANYONE] was published during January 2013 | ||
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+ | ====Marie Claire==== | ||
+ | * Marie Claire interviews [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=84264 SilverKitsune], and publishes the subsequent article "[http://www.marieclaire.it/Attualita/cosa-vuol-dire-essere-asessuali Asessuali Unitevi!], 30th January 2013 | ||
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+ | ====Metroland==== | ||
+ | * [http://metroland.net/2013/02/14/let-them-eat-cake/ Let Them Eat Cake] was published on the 14th of February by Metroland | ||
+ | ====HerCampus==== | ||
+ | * "[http://www.hercampus.com/love/asexuality-sexual-orientation-you-might-not-know-about Asexuality: The Sexual Orientation You Might Not Know About] was published by HerCampus.com on the 17th of February 2013 | ||
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+ | ====Sribd==== | ||
+ | * Student-focused newspaper Scribd interviews [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=84071 JJButterworth] for their article [http://www.scribd.com/doc/125252866/The-Eyeopener-%E2%80%94-February-13-2013-%E2%80%94-Love-Sex-Issue No fucks were given] (page 16), released on the 13th of February 2013 | ||
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+ | ====La Stampa==== | ||
+ | * Italian newspaper LaStampa [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=84605 interviews Ithaca], their article was published during March 2013 | ||
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+ | ====CNN==== | ||
+ | * Asexuality is briefly mentioned in [http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/04/health/kerner-youth-sexual-identity/index.html?hpt=hp_bn13%C2%A0 this CNN article] regarding sexual identity, April 4th 2013 | ||
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+ | ====The Oxford Student==== | ||
+ | * Beatrice Xu discusses asexuality in her article, "[http://oxfordstudent.com/2013/02/28/asexuality-the-sexuality-that-isnt/ Asexuality: the sexuality that isn’t]", published on the 20th of April | ||
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== Media in Video form == | == Media in Video form == | ||
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====RTL TVI==== | ====RTL TVI==== | ||
* RTL TVI, a Belgian channel, included interviews of asexual people in the show ''[http://www.rtl.be/rtltvi/video/388461.aspx L'Europe du sexe]''. | * RTL TVI, a Belgian channel, included interviews of asexual people in the show ''[http://www.rtl.be/rtltvi/video/388461.aspx L'Europe du sexe]''. | ||
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+ | ===2013=== | ||
+ | ====ITV's "This Morning"==== | ||
+ | * ITV's "This Morning" program [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=83609 discusses asexuality] on the 1st of February 2013 | ||
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+ | ====20/20==== | ||
+ | * TVNZ's 20/20 [http://tvnz.co.nz/20-20-news/4th-sexuality-video-5348522 focuses on a long distance relationship between two asexuals], broadcast during February 2013 | ||
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== Media in audio form == | == Media in audio form == | ||
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====BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour==== | ====BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour==== | ||
− | AVEN [[Project Team]] member michaeld and Mark Carrigan of [http://asexualitystudies.org/ Asexuality Studies] were [http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01ckgfv/Womans_Hour_29_02_2012/ interviewed] on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour on February 29, 2012 ([http://morethanx.wordpress.com/2012/03/03/transcript-of-asexuality-segment-radio-4s-womans-hour/ transcript]). | + | * AVEN [[Project Team]] member michaeld and Mark Carrigan of [http://asexualitystudies.org/ Asexuality Studies] were [http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01ckgfv/Womans_Hour_29_02_2012/ interviewed] on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour on February 29, 2012 ([http://morethanx.wordpress.com/2012/03/03/transcript-of-asexuality-segment-radio-4s-womans-hour/ transcript]). |
====BBC Radio 5 Live==== | ====BBC Radio 5 Live==== | ||
Nicky Campbell interviews Mark from AVEN about asexuality on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtnI-Gho4KU January 18, 2012]. | Nicky Campbell interviews Mark from AVEN about asexuality on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtnI-Gho4KU January 18, 2012]. | ||
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+ | ====KPCC==== | ||
+ | * "[http://www.scpr.org/programs/patt-morrison/2012/04/06/25911/asexuality-comes-out-of-the-closet Asexuality comes out of the closet]" - KPCC's Patt Morrison interviews David Jay and Shira Tarrant on April 6, 2012. | ||
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+ | ===2013=== | ||
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+ | ====The Reality Check==== | ||
+ | * The Reality Check responds to a listener's request to discuss asexuality in [http://www.trcpodcast.com/trc-233-asexuality-name-that-does-halibm/#more-1483 their podcast], which was broadcast on the 23rd of February 2013 | ||
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+ | ====Radio MonteCarlo==== | ||
+ | * [http://www.hercampus.com/love/asexuality-sexual-orientation-you-might-not-know-about Radio MonteCarlo interviews Ithaca] on the 12th of March 2013 | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== |
Revision as of 07:05, 20 April 2013
Asexuality is becoming ever more present in modern media. As well as being featured in a lot of TV media, it has also been the subject of numerous news articles, seeing quite possibly the largest amount of media attention in 2006. This articles focuses on Media such as interviews and Asexuality-centric publishing in print (nonfictional), video and audio form.
As of current, the AVENwiki has a page for the publisher and then lists said articles (which are navigational by the tracking asexuality in the media category ), rather than a page for the article itself. This page uses more-or-less the same concept (i.e. listing the articles by publisher). For fictional references to asexuality, see asexuality in fiction.
Media in print form
This is a list of media in print form, which includes any type of nonfictional articles, columns, magazine interviews, newspapers and websites.
2004
My Messy Bedroom
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- A column called "No sex please.." at MyMessyBedroom.com was published in March 2004 and featured interviews with various AVEN members.
CNN.com
- An article published at CNN.com on October 14, 2004 described the New Scientist article and Anthony Bogaert's study.
New Scientist
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- On October 14th 2004, New Scientist published an article called Glad to be asexual, written by Sylvia Pagan Westphal.
The Guardian
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- No sex please, we're asexual by Tim Radford was published in the Guardian on October 14, 2004.
- Say it loud, 'A' and proud, a humour article by John O'Farrell was published by the Guardian on October 15, 2004.
Sydney Morning Herald
- Be it vice or virtue, sex is over-rated by Hilary Burden was published by the Sydney Morning Herald on October 25, 2004.
Sydney Star Observer
- The asexual revolution was published by the Sydney Star Observer on October 28, 2004
Anglican Media Sydney
- Western sex goes full-circle is a briefing paper by Andrew Cameron and Tracy Gordon of the Social Issues Executive, Anglican Diocese of Sydney published on Anglican Media Sydney on November 11, 2004. They comment that the rise of the asexual identity is viewed as being "hip" while Christian celibacy is considered "fundamentally weird or dysfunctional".
2005
Punk Planet
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- Punk Planet is a zine about the punk subculture. More information can be found at their website.
- Issue #65 (January and February 2005) included a column called Early to Bed written by Searah Deysach, owner of a sex shop in Chicago. In it, she responded to a letter from someone who was questioning a person's asexual identity. Her response to the letter was very positive, and included information about asexuality as well as a link to AVEN. If anyone is interested in getting a copy of the article, you could either order that issue of PP, try e-mailing Searah (her website can be found here - just be warned that there might be some graphic content), or you can contact ghosts.
- Asexual Healing by Laine Bergeson in Utne magazine discusses this article in March/April 2005.
Salon
- Salon.com featured an article called Asexual and proud!, written by Lynn Harris, on May 26, 2005.
New York Times
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- The New York Times featured published an article called For Them, Just Saying No Is Easy on June 9, 2005 by Mary Duenwald.
- Features interviews with AVEN members.
ELLEgirl
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- The November 2005 issue of ELLEgirl magazine included an article about asexuality, which featured a few AVEN members. The article can be found here.
2006
Dinosaur Comics
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- There have been a number of discussions about Dinosaur Comics (a comic by Ryan North) on AVEN, as some of the comics have been pretty asexual-friendly, including one comic specifically about asexuality from June 22, 2005, and another from October 13, 2006.
- According to Ryan North, Utahraptor is asexual.
AlterNet
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- Traci Hukill of AlterNet, an online news site, posted an article called "Asexuals Unite" on April 24, 2006.
- The article features interviews with bard of aven, David Jay and Hu.
- Relevant AVEN thread
Annie's Mailbox
- Annie's Mailbox, a column run in some newspapers in the US, included a letter written about asexuality in April 2006.
Times Online
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- The Bulletin section of Times Online included a brief mention of asexuality and AVEN on April 3, 2006.
Edmonton Journal
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- The Edmonton Journal published D) None of the above -- some people seem to prefer no sex at all by Misty Harris on April 28, 2006.
- Features an interview with cijay.
Yediot Ahrono
(See the AVENwiki article [Yediot Ahrono|here]])
- Yediot Ahrono, an 3 Israeli newspaper, included an article about asexuality and the Israeli forum.
- Published in May 2006.
The Daily Telegraph
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- The Daily Telegraph in the UK published "No sex please, we're...asexual" on November 13, 2006.
- Various AVEN members were interviewed for this article.
EDGE Boston
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- In an article called "Tracing our Roots" by Scott Darby from November 27, 2006, there is a brief mention of asexual relationships in the 19th century in which AVEN is referenced.
- Relevant thread
2007
Stuff.co.nz
- Kim Thomas of www.stuff.co.nz, an online news site for New Zealand, had an article published on 19 February 2007, called Asexual support group finds following.
- Features members from Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Relevant thread
Bitch magazine
"Do Not Want: The Asexual Revolution Gets Organized" by KL Pereira, September 2007
Gay and Lesbian Times (San Diego)
09-Aug-2007, "Asexuality: beyond the acronyms" by Brian van de Mark, issue 1024
Elle Canada
Elle Canada, July 2007, by Dorothy Woodend. Discussed here and here on AVEN.
Kinsey Confidential
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- A 2007 article on the website of Kinsey Confidential, by the Kinsey Institute.
NZ Herald
(See the AVENwiki article [{NZ_Herald on Sunday|here]])
- Shelley Bridgeman wrote an article published on 5 August 2007 in the New Zealand Herald on Sunday, called 'No sex please, we're asexual'
- Features members from Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand.
Xtra.ca
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- Xtra.ca featured an article by Julie Weisberg called Asexuals Want Out on May 7th, 2007.
- Features interviews with cijay and SummerSeeker.
Ynetnews.com
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- The article "There is such thing as asexuality" by Dror Elron in the Israel Singles section includes a question from someone and a response from Elron who concludes that the person isn't asexual. However, Elron goes on to explain what asexuality is according to the definition on AVEN.
2008
The Guardian
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- We're married, we just don't have sex. by Paul Cox was published in the Guardian on September 8, 2008.
Elle Canada
A-Sexomatic: Dealing with asexuality by Dorothy Woodend, January 2008.
Edmonton Journal
No sex, thanks March 7, 2008
2009
ABC News
- Asexuals Push for Greater Recognition By Dan Childs, Jan. 16, 2009.
FOX News
- FOXSexpert: Asexuality - Is It Even Real? by Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright, January 12, 2009
UK Independent
- "No sex please: An asexual life", by Olly Bootle, 17 March 2009,
Psychology Today
- Asexuals at the Pride Parade by Anneli Rufus, June 22, 2009, on the asexual contingent at the San Francisco Pride Parade 2009.
- On December 23, 2009 Psychology Today published ASEXUALS: Who Are They and Why Are They Important? by Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.
NewsWire
- "Hanky panky no thank you – the dilemma of the asexual" by Sophie Scarf, Feb 5th, 2009.
San Francisco Chronicle
- "Asexuals leave the closet, find community" by Demian Bulwa, August 24, 2009.
Body Confidential
- "Questions answered on asexuality", Sarah Tierney interviews Mark from AVEN, published on November 27th 2009.
2010
Sexis
- "The Asexual Dynamic" by Rachel Rabbit White, January 06, 2010 (see also this [http://rachelrabbitwhite.com/podcast-david-jays-asexual-perspective-on-intimacy/ podcast from November 18, 2009, Rachel Rabbit White interviews David Jay.
Pitt News
- "Sex Edition: Asexual awareness" by David Beitzel Feb. 12, 2010.
Harlot Magazine
- Harlot magazine, the online version of Scarlet magazine, featured an article entitled "Rise of the Asexual" in issue 19 in October 2010.
Foreplay Magazine and The Times
Helen Croydon interviewed several AVENites for an article in Foreplay magazine and another in the Times (October 12th, 2010).
Stuff.co.nz
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- On the 6th of June 2008, Stuff.co.nz published another online article concerning Asexuality, called The Asexual Revolution
Marie Clarie
- On the 23rd July 2010, Marie Claire contained a short article, "The New Asexual Movement".
Forskning.no
- On the 6th of August 2010, Norwegian magazine forskning.no published an article, "Det siste sex-tabuet", which gives a basic summary of asexuality.
The Telegraph
- The Telegraph reports on celibacy and on asexuality in “No sex please: the joys of a celibate life”.
2011
Kitch Magazine
- Kitch Magazine included an article titled I'd rather eat cake, written by Helen Havlak in Spring 2011. Read it here!
Good Vibrations Magazine
- On January 24, 2011 Good Vibrations Magazine's blog published Asexuality is Not Antisexuality: Sex-Positivity in a Negative World by Swankivy.
io9
- In June 2011 On io9, Annalee Newitz asks "What does it mean if you don’t want to have sex?"
The Rumpus
- On August 18th, 2011, The Rumpus interviewed David Jay. Read it here!
Web.de
- In September 2011, German email provider Web.de included an article on Asexuality in it's news section. Read it here (in German)
Out! NorthEast
- An article discussing asexuality was included in Out! NorthEast's November 2011 issue (issue 28). Read it here! (page 22)(PDF)
Salon
- "What asexuals reveal about sex", by Tracy Clark-Flory, Aug 20, 2011.
The Frisky
- "What It Means To Be “Gray-Sexual”", an article on grey-asexuality by Rachel Rabbit White, November 22, 2011.
LGBT POV
- October 24, 2011, "Asexuality: Toward a New Understanding of Intimacy" by Syd Peterson discusses Sara Beth Brooks and her involvement in asexual activism.
Gay City News
- "Asexual Is Good" by Sebastian Maguire, November 9, 2011.
2012
Jezebel
- Jezebel, a blog aimed specifically at women, featured an article on asexuality on January 19th, 2012. See the relevant thread here.
Red Eye Chicago
- An article discussing asexuality was featured on Red Eye Chicago on the 6th of March. Arielle Jardine, a former AVEN PT member, was interviewed for this article. Read the article here.
Salon
- An article by Tracy Clark-Flory discussing asexuality and a episode of House, "“House” gets asexuality wrong" - "In a TV first, the Fox drama introduces asexual characters -- only to blame their identity on a medical condition" - Jan 31, 2012
The Guardian
- The Guardian has an article “Among the asexuals” by Rosie Swash, which discusses the asexual movement and life for asexual people.
Salon
- Tracy Clark-Flory wrote an article on Salon, "“House” gets asexuality wrong" on January 31, 2012.
BBC
- There is an article by Lucy Wallis in the BBC news magazine, "What is it like to be asexual?", to accompany the appearance of an asexual woman in the BBC's three part TV series, How Sex Works.
The Atlantic
- On April 2nd 2012, Rachel Hills interviewed David Jay for The Atlantic in "Life Without Sex: The Third Phase of the Asexuality Movement"
Sydney Morning Herald
- An article, "Asexual awakening", was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on May 9, 2012.
Jezebel
- Rachel Rabbit White writes how "Not Everybody Wants to Have Sex" for Jezebel.
Details
- Details, a margarine aimed mostly at males, stated that "9% of those surveyed identified as asexual", discussed in this thread
The Gustavian Weekly
- College-centric newspaper, The Gustavian Weekly, published "Cloudy With A Chance Of Musing" on the 19th of April 2013
Xtra
- Xtra has an article about Ontario asexuals challenging assumptions, published July 27th 2012
Macleans On Campus
- Macleans On Campus published a press release about a new book, Understanding Asexuality on the 15th of August 2012
Independent
- On the 19th of August 2012, The Independent reported on "Asexuals – the fourth sexual orientation"
Lez Get Real
- Bridgette P. LaVictoire analyzes FOX's broadcast, "FOX News Host Lambasts Asexuals As Lepers, covering the recent FOX broadcast on the 23rd of August 2012
Cosmopolitan (UK)
- Asexuality was briefly mentioned and discussed in Cosmo's November 2012 edition (page 203)
Scarleteen
- Scarleteen classifies asexuality as an orientation in their article, The Rainbow Connection: Orientation For Everyone published on the 28th of November 2012
2013
Chicago's Windy Times
- AVEN member Sparky9738 was interview by the Windy Times for their article "Asexuals make presence known, seek LGBTQ allies, January 2nd 2013
NY Times
- Asexuality is briefly mentioned in "Generation LGBTQA", published on the 9th of January
Vice
- Asexuality: The People's Choice for People Who Don't Want ANYONE was published during January 2013
Marie Claire
- Marie Claire interviews SilverKitsune, and publishes the subsequent article "Asessuali Unitevi!, 30th January 2013
Metroland
- Let Them Eat Cake was published on the 14th of February by Metroland
HerCampus
- "Asexuality: The Sexual Orientation You Might Not Know About was published by HerCampus.com on the 17th of February 2013
Sribd
- Student-focused newspaper Scribd interviews JJButterworth for their article No fucks were given (page 16), released on the 13th of February 2013
La Stampa
- Italian newspaper LaStampa interviews Ithaca, their article was published during March 2013
CNN
- Asexuality is briefly mentioned in this CNN article regarding sexual identity, April 4th 2013
The Oxford Student
- Beatrice Xu discusses asexuality in her article, "Asexuality: the sexuality that isn’t", published on the 20th of April
Media in Video form
- This is a list of asexual-realted media in video form, a majority of video media includes an appearance by an AVEN member.
As well as various television broadcasts, there are also YouTube groups, in which Asexuals choose a topic to discuss, usually on a weekly basis, and usually relevant to Asexuality.
2004
Richard and Judy
- David Jay appeared on Britain's Richard and Judy on October 18, 2004.
2006
The View
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- The View is a television show in the US on ABC.
- Aired on January 15, 2006.
- David Jay was interviewed for this show (and walked away with a ton of free booze in return). Clips are available to watch on both the In the Media section on AVEN's front page as well as on YouTube.
20/20
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- 20/20 is a television show in the US on ABC.
- Aired on March 21, 2006.
- David Jay, Cate Perfect, Live R Perfect, GBRD143, KBRD143, and winter appeared on the show. Clips are available to watch on both the Video section on AVEN's front page as well as on YouTube.
- The segment was later updated and aired again on ABC's Primetime on September 5, 2006.
Primetime
- Primetime is a television show in the US on ABC.
- Aired on September 5, 2006.
- This was an updated version of the segment that had originally aired on 20/20 on March 21, 2006.
- Clips are available to watch on both the Video section on AVEN's front page.
The Situation with Tucker Carlson
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- The Situation with Tucker Carlson is a television show in the US on MSNBC.
- Aired on March 28, 2006.
- David Jay was interviewed for this show. Clips are available to watch on both the In the Media section on AVEN's front page as well as on YouTube.
- Relevant thread
Showbiz Tonight
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- Showbiz Tonight is a television show in the US on CNN.
- Aired on April 5, 2006.
- David Jay, Hu and winter were interviewed for this show. Clips are available to watch on both the In the Media section on AVEN's front page as well as on YouTube.
Doctor Doctor
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- Doctor Doctor is a television show in the UK.
- An episode broadcast on August 25, 2006 featured an interview with TheSMMG.
Dayside
- Dayside was a show aired on Fox News in the USA. On April 3 2006 Hu and winter were interviewed for the show. Clips are available to watch on YouTube.
2007
Montel Williams Show
- The Montel Williams Show is a television show on CBS.
- Aired January 4, 2007.
- David Jay, GBRD143, Hu, KBRD143, SummerSeeker and winter appeared on the show. Clips are available to watch on AVEN's MySpace group.
MTV News
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- MTV News featured a segment about asexuality on April 5, 2007 called Young And Asexual (there's a video clip and article on the page).
- Features interviews with AVEN members.
2008
- Dr. David McKenzie was interviewed on the Fanny Kiefer Show about "Asexuality and Sexual Orientation" on March 25, 2008.
2009
Natalie Cassidy's Real Britain
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- Natalie Cassidy's Real Britain, BBC3 documentary aired 19 March 2009 in the UK
- For half of this episode, three asexuals living in the UK talked about their asexuality. They were filmed with their friends and partners.
- The part of the program relating to asexuality is posted on YouTube part 1, part 2, and part 3.
Triple J TV
- On the 11th of May 2009, Australian TV show Triple J TV featured Asexuality
2010
France 24
- On the 10th of September 2010, French news broadcaster France 24 aired a report on sexual identity, which included Asexuality. Watch here
2011
The Morning Show
- On the 28th of September 2011, Nikki Goldstein discusses asexuality on Australia's The Morning Show (7 TV), "Understanding Asexuality (5 minutes). AVEN discussion here.
lacigreen
- October 2011, "NO SEX?! - ASEXUALITY" - an interview with Laci Green and David Jay.
2012
How Sex Works
- On the 16th of January 2012, a 3-part BBC series called How Sex Works featured a ten minute slot on asexuality. The episode featured beyondweird. See the relevant thread here. There is an accompanying article on in the BBC news magazine, What is it like to be asexual?, by Lucy Wallis.
Jornal da Cultura (Brazil)
- Asexuality was discussed on Brazilian TV show 'Jornal da Cultura' on the 3rd of April, 2012. During this discussion, they:
- Stated clearly that it was not a medical condition
- Found that a survey from a hospital (psychiatric section) revealed that 2.5% of males and 7.5% of females in a group of 7,000 people were asexuals.
- A researcher had stated that there are romantic asexuals and aromantic asexuals, only not using the specific terms.
See the relevant discussion thread here.
RTL TVI
- RTL TVI, a Belgian channel, included interviews of asexual people in the show L'Europe du sexe.
2013
ITV's "This Morning"
- ITV's "This Morning" program discusses asexuality on the 1st of February 2013
20/20
- TVNZ's 20/20 focuses on a long distance relationship between two asexuals, broadcast during February 2013
Media in audio form
This is a list of Asexual-related media in audio form, most of which were radio broadcasts.
2005
Radio Canada
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- On the 30th May 2005, Radio-Canada featured a short segment on asexuality.
2006
The Chip Franklin Show
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- The Chip Franklin Show is a show on WBAL in Baltimore, MD.
- Broadcast on April 26, 2006.
- Hu and Winter were interviewed for this show.
Five Live
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- Five Live is a programme on BBC Radio.
- Broadcast on November 17th/18th, 2006 on on Stephen Nolan's show.
- TheSMMG was interviewed live on this show.
2007
Unsported
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- Unsported is a show based in Long Island in New York. A show featuring winter was broadcast on February 10, 2007.
Nine To Noon
- Nine To Noon is a discussion programme broadcast on national public radio in New Zealand. More information can be found at their website.
- Broadcast on February 8, 2007.
- This is a 23 minute segment on asexuality that includes interviews with Chris Cole, the founder of http://www.asexuality.org.nz/, Dr Patrica Weerakoon, an Australian sexologist from the University of Sydney, as well as Tony Bogaert. For a version of the broadcast to download, check out the thread on AVEN and ask someone who has it downloaded.
CJSW
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- CJSW Calgary is a station based in Calgary, Alberta.
- There was a show on the UrbanSex segment covering asexuality on April 18th 2007.
- Featured cijay and one other.
BBC Rabio 4
BBC Radio 4's show, "Am I Normal?", discusses many aspects of modern sexuality including an interview with an AVENite, September 18 2007.
2009
Saturday Live
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- In July 2009, BBC Radio-4's Saturday Live programme interviewed TheSMMG. The interview can be heard here, about 33 minutes in.
The State We're In (Radio Netherlands)
(See the AVENwiki article here)
- In August 2009, Radio Netherlands interviewed Fi_Loubet on the program "The State We're In". Listen to it here. Relevant thread. article on RNW
2011
- On July 12, 2011, on the Savage Love Podcast, Dan Savage speaks with David Jay about what it means to be a part of the asexual community.
2012
5 Live
- On the 18th of January 2012, Nicky Campbell gave an interview on Asexuality to BBC Radio 5 listeners. See here. Relevant thread.
Q (CBC Radio)
- David Jay was interviewed by Jian Ghomeshi on January 19, 2012. See the relevant thread here.
BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour
- AVEN Project Team member michaeld and Mark Carrigan of Asexuality Studies were interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour on February 29, 2012 (transcript).
BBC Radio 5 Live
Nicky Campbell interviews Mark from AVEN about asexuality on January 18, 2012.
KPCC
- "Asexuality comes out of the closet" - KPCC's Patt Morrison interviews David Jay and Shira Tarrant on April 6, 2012.
2013
The Reality Check
- The Reality Check responds to a listener's request to discuss asexuality in their podcast, which was broadcast on the 23rd of February 2013
Radio MonteCarlo
- Radio MonteCarlo interviews Ithaca on the 12th of March 2013