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| − | + | Two common cross-classifications within the spectrum of asexuality are based on [[romantic attraction]] (some asexuals desire romance with one or more genders, and some don't) and [[sex drive]] (some asexuals experience sexual arousal, but without the desire to express it with another person). At one time, AVEN sought to sort asexuals into four categories, based on these criteria: | |
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'''Type A''' asexuals, who experience sex drive, but no attraction; | '''Type A''' asexuals, who experience sex drive, but no attraction; | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 9 December 2006
Two common cross-classifications within the spectrum of asexuality are based on romantic attraction (some asexuals desire romance with one or more genders, and some don't) and sex drive (some asexuals experience sexual arousal, but without the desire to express it with another person). At one time, AVEN sought to sort asexuals into four categories, based on these criteria:
Type A asexuals, who experience sex drive, but no attraction;
Type B asexuals, who experience romantic or other forms of attraction but do not have sex drives;
Type C asexuals, who experience sex drive and romantic or other forms of attraction, but do not see them as linked;
Type D asexuals, who experience neither.
This classification system was retired, because not all asexuals felt comfortable putting themselves in one of the four categories. However, some asexuals still find it useful to reference the concepts of type A, B, C, or D at times. (Relevant thread)
