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== Media in print form ==
 
== Media in print form ==
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This is a list of media in print form, which includes any type of '''nonfictional'''  articles, columns, magazine interviews, newspapers and websites.
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This is a list of media in print form, which may include any type of '''nonfictional'''  articles, columns, magazine interviews, newspapers and/or websites.  
  
 
=== 2004 ===
 
=== 2004 ===
 
====[[My Messy Bedroom]]====
 
====[[My Messy Bedroom]]====
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*A column called [http://www.mymessybedroom.com/columnshow.asp?id=112 "No sex please.."] at MyMessyBedroom.com was published in March 2004 and featured interviews with various AVEN members.
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*A column called [http://www.mymessybedroom.com/columnshow.asp?id=112 "No sex please.."] was published in March 2004 and featured interviews with various AVEN members. The original article is no longer available, see the relevant AVENwiki article.  
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====CNN.com====
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*[http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/10/14/asexual.study/index.html An article] published at CNN.com on October 14, 2004 described the [[New Scientist]] article and [[Research_relating_to_asexuality|Anthony Bogaert's]] study.
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====[[The Times|The Times (2004)]]====
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*The Times published [http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/article1930352.ece "New (lack of) sexual revolution"] on the 14th of October, 2004, as well as [http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/style/article93465.ece "No sex, please! I'm asexual"] later in December 2004.
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====[[CNN.com|CNN (2004)]]====
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*[http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/10/14/asexual.study/index.html An article] published on October 14th, 2004. This article describes the [[New Scientist]] article and [[Research_relating_to_asexuality|Anthony Bogaert]]'s study.
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====[[New Scientist]]====
 
====[[New Scientist]]====
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*On October 14th 2004, New Scientist published an article called [http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn6533 Glad to be asexual], written by Sylvia Pagan Westphal.
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*On October 14th 2004, the New Scientist published an article called [http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn6533 "Glad to be asexual"], written by Sylvia Pagan Westphal.
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====[[The Guardian]]====
 
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*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/science/story/0,12996,1326893,00.html No sex please, we're asexual] by Tim Radford was published in the Guardian on October 14, 2004.
 
  
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*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1327846,00.html Say it loud, 'A' and proud], a humour article by John O'Farrell was published by the Guardian on October 15, 2004.
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====[[The Guardian|The Guardian (2004)]]====
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*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/science/story/0,12996,1326893,00.html "No sex please, we're asexual"], written by Tim Radford, was published in the Guardian on October 14, 2004. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1327846,00.html "Say it loud, 'A' and proud"], a humor article by John O'Farrell was published by the Guardian on October 15th, 2004.
  
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====Sydney Morning Herald====
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====[[Sydney Morning Herald|Sydney Morning Herald (2004)]]====
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*[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/24/1098556297656.html Be it vice or virtue, sex is over-rated] by Hilary Burden was published by the Sydney Morning Herald on October 25, 2004.
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*[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/24/1098556297656.html "Be it vice or virtue, sex is over-rated"], written by Hilary Burden, was published by the Sydney Morning Herald on October 25, 2004.
  
 
====Sydney Star Observer====
 
====Sydney Star Observer====
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20050624085946/http://www.ssonet.com.au/display.asp?ArticleID=3741 The asexual revolution] was published by the Sydney Star Observer on October 28, 2004
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20050624085946/http://www.ssonet.com.au/display.asp?ArticleID=3741 "The asexual revolution"] was published by the Sydney Star Observer on October 28, 2004
  
 
====Anglican Media Sydney====
 
====Anglican Media Sydney====
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*[http://web.archive.org/web/20050114211157/http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/socialissues/031_western_sex_goes_full_circle/ 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".
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*[http://web.archive.org/web/20050114211157/http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/socialissues/031_western_sex_goes_full_circle/ "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 ===
 
=== 2005 ===
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*[http://www.utne.com/2005-03-01/AsexualHealing.aspx Asexual Healing] by Laine Bergeson in  Utne magazine discusses this article in March/April 2005.
 
*[http://www.utne.com/2005-03-01/AsexualHealing.aspx Asexual Healing] by Laine Bergeson in  Utne magazine discusses this article in March/April 2005.
  
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====[[The Times|The Times (2005)]]====
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*[http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/life/article1720205.ece "Not tonight, dear. In fact, not ever... I'm asexual"], written by Michele Kirsch, was published on March 17th, 2005.
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====[[Sydney Morning Herald|Sydney Morning Herald (2005)]]====
 
* The Sydney Morning Herald featured another article discussing asexuality. AVEN member [[Kez]] was [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=6795 contacted in February 2005] and later interview for the article, [http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/No-sex-please-Im-not-into-it/2005/04/15/1113509924438.html "No sex please, I'm not into it"], later in April 2005.
 
* The Sydney Morning Herald featured another article discussing asexuality. AVEN member [[Kez]] was [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=6795 contacted in February 2005] and later interview for the article, [http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/No-sex-please-Im-not-into-it/2005/04/15/1113509924438.html "No sex please, I'm not into it"], later in April 2005.
  
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====[[Salon]]====
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====[[Salon|Salon (2005)]]====
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*Salon.com featured an article called [http://dir.salon.com/story/mwt/feature/2005/05/26/asexual/index.html Asexual and proud!], written by Lynn Harris, on May 26, 2005.
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*Salon.com featured an article called [http://dir.salon.com/story/mwt/feature/2005/05/26/asexual/index.html "Asexual and proud!"], written by Lynn Harris, on May 26, 2005.
  
 
====[[New York Times]]====
 
====[[New York Times]]====
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*The New York Times featured published an article called [http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/09/fashion/thursdaystyles/09asexual.html?ex=1275969600&en=520063b1b0fd9ad7&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss For Them, Just Saying No Is Easy] on June 9, 2005 by Mary Duenwald.
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*The New York Times featured published an article called [http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/09/fashion/thursdaystyles/09asexual.html?ex=1275969600&en=520063b1b0fd9ad7&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss "For Them, Just Saying No Is Easy"] on June 9, 2005, written by Mary Duenwald.  
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*Features interviews with AVEN members.
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====[[ELLEgirl]]====
 
====[[ELLEgirl]]====
 
*The November 2005 issue of ELLEgirl magazine included an article about asexuality, which featured a few AVEN members. The article can be found [http://books.google.com/books?id=aSUEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA95&ots=GWhZceQ8fu&dq=ELLEgirl%20asexuality&pg=PA94#v=onepage&q&f=false here].
 
*The November 2005 issue of ELLEgirl magazine included an article about asexuality, which featured a few AVEN members. The article can be found [http://books.google.com/books?id=aSUEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA95&ots=GWhZceQ8fu&dq=ELLEgirl%20asexuality&pg=PA94#v=onepage&q&f=false here].
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=== 2006 ===
 
=== 2006 ===
 
====[[Dinosaur Comics]]====
 
====[[Dinosaur Comics]]====
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*There have been a number of discussions about [http://www.qwantz.com/ Dinosaur Comics] (a comic by Ryan North) on AVEN, as some of the comics have been pretty asexual-friendly, including [http://www.qwantz.com/index.pl?comic=565 one comic specifically about asexuality] from June 22, 2005, and [http://www.qwantz.com/index.pl?comic=863 another from October 13, 2006].
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*Various Dinosaur Comic ''(a comic by Ryan North)'' strips focus on asexuality, some of the comics have been pretty asexual-friendly, including [http://www.qwantz.com/index.pl?comic=565 one comic specifically about asexuality] from June 22, 2005, and [http://www.qwantz.com/index.pl?comic=863 another from October 13, 2006]. According to Ryan North, [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=461573 Utahraptor is asexual].
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*According to Ryan North, [http://www.asexuality.org/discussion/viewtopic.php?p=461573 Utahraptor is asexual].
 
  
 
====[[AlterNet]]====
 
====[[AlterNet]]====
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*Traci Hukill of AlterNet, an online news site, posted an article called [http://alternet.org/story/35138/ "Asexuals Unite"] on April 24, 2006.
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*Traci Hukill of AlterNet, an online news site, posted an article called [http://alternet.org/story/35138/ "Asexuals Unite"] on April 24, 2006. The article features interviews with [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showuser=142 bard of aven], [[AVENguy | David Jay]] and [http://www.asexuality.org/discussion/en/index.php?showuser=4360 Hu.]. [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?=showtopic=15782 Relevant AVEN thread]
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*The article features interviews with [http://www.asexuality.org/discussion/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=142 bard of aven], [[AVENguy | David Jay]] and [http://www.asexuality.org/discussion/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4360 Hu.]
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*[http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/15782-alternet-article-feat-brian-dj-and-myself/ Relevant AVEN thread]
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====[[Annie's Mailbox]]====
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====Annie's Mailbox====
 
 
*Annie's Mailbox, a column run in some newspapers in the US, included a [http://www.asexuality.org/wiki/index.php?title=Annie%27s_Mailbox letter written about asexuality] in April 2006.
 
*Annie's Mailbox, a column run in some newspapers in the US, included a [http://www.asexuality.org/wiki/index.php?title=Annie%27s_Mailbox letter written about asexuality] in April 2006.
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====[[Times Online]]====
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====[[The Times|The Times (2006)]]====
 
*The Bulletin section of Times Online included a brief mention of asexuality and [[AVEN]] on April 3, 2006.  
 
*The Bulletin section of Times Online included a brief mention of asexuality and [[AVEN]] on April 3, 2006.  
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====[[Edmonton Journal]]====
 
====[[Edmonton Journal]]====
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*The Edmonton Journal published [http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=5b8dbe0b-4e57-49fc-be7e-2f8e52a8ff53&k=20797 D) None of the above -- some people seem to prefer no sex at all] by Misty Harris on April 28, 2006.
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*The Edmonton Journal published [http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=5b8dbe0b-4e57-49fc-be7e-2f8e52a8ff53&k=20797 "D) None of the above -- some people seem to prefer no sex at all"] by Misty Harris on April 28, 2006, which features an interview with [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showuser=638 cijay].
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*Features an interview with [http://www.asexuality.org/discussion/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=638 cijay].
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====[[Yediot Ahrono]]====
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====[[Yediot Ahrono|Yediot Ahrono (2006)]]====
 
*Yediot Ahrono, an 3 Israeli newspaper, included an article about asexuality and the [http://www.tapuz.co.il/Forums2008/ForumMaavaron.aspx?ForumId=1493 Israeli forum].
 
*Yediot Ahrono, an 3 Israeli newspaper, included an article about asexuality and the [http://www.tapuz.co.il/Forums2008/ForumMaavaron.aspx?ForumId=1493 Israeli forum].
 
*Published in May 2006.
 
*Published in May 2006.
  
 
====[[The Daily Telegraph]]====
 
====[[The Daily Telegraph]]====
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*The Daily Telegraph in the UK published [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?xml=/health/2006/11/13/hcelibate13.xml&page=1 "No sex please, we're...asexual"] on November 13, 2006.
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*The Daily Telegraph published [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?xml=/health/2006/11/13/hcelibate13.xml&page=1 "No sex please, we're...asexual"] on November 13, 2006. Various AVEN members were interviewed for this article.
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*Various AVEN members were interviewed for this article.
 
  
 
====[[EDGE Boston]]====
 
====[[EDGE Boston]]====
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===2007===
 
===2007===
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====Stuff.co.nz====
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====[[Stuff.co.nz|Stuff.co.nz (2007)]]====
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*Kim Thomas of [http://www.stuff.co.nz/ www.stuff.co.nz], an online news site for New Zealand, had an article published on 19 February 2007, called [http://web.archive.org/web/20070225123737/http://www.stuff.co.nz/3966521a7144.html Asexual support group finds following.]
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*Kim Thomas of [http://www.stuff.co.nz/ www.stuff.co.nz], an online news site for New Zealand, had an article published on February 19th 2007, called [http://web.archive.org/web/20070225123737/http://www.stuff.co.nz/3966521a7144.html "Asexual support group finds following"]. It features interviews with members from [[Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand]]. [http://asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=22084 Relevant thread].
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*Features members from [http://www.asexuality.org.nz Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand].
 
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*[http://asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=22084 Relevant thread]
 
  
 
====Bitch magazine====
 
====Bitch magazine====
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====Elle Canada====
 
====Elle Canada====
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[http://www.ellecanada.com/living/a-sexomatic-dealing-with-asexuality/a/25071 Elle Canada], July 2007, by Dorothy Woodend. Discussed [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/24333-article-in-elle-canada-on-asexuality/ here] and [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/24333-article-in-elle-canada-on-asexuality/ here] on AVEN.
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[http://www.ellecanada.com/living/a-sexomatic-dealing-with-asexuality/a/25071 Elle Canada], July 2007, by Dorothy Woodend. Discussed [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/24333-article-in-elle-canada-on-asexuality/ here] and [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=24333 here] on AVEN.
  
 
====[[Kinsey Confidential]]====
 
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====[[NZ Herald]]====
 
====[[NZ Herald]]====
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*Shelley Bridgeman wrote an [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=314&objectid=10455823 article] published on 5 August 2007 in the New Zealand Herald on Sunday, called 'No sex please, we're asexual'
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*Shelley Bridgeman wrote an [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=314&objectid=10455823 article] published on August 5th, 2007 in the New Zealand Herald, called 'No sex please, we're asexual'. It features members from [[ Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand]].
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*Features members from [http://www.asexuality.org.nz/ Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand].
 
  
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====[[Xtra.ca]]====
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====[[Xtra|Xtra]]====
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*Xtra.ca featured an article by Julie Weisberg called [http://www.xtra.ca/public/viewstory.aspx?AFF_TYPE=1&STORY_ID=2959&PUB_TEMPLATE_ID=3 Asexuals Want Out] on May 7th, 2007.
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*Xtra.ca featured an article by Julie Weisberg called [http://www.xtra.ca/public/viewstory.aspx?AFF_TYPE=1&STORY_ID=2959&PUB_TEMPLATE_ID=3 "Asexuals Want Out"] on May 7th, 2007.
 
*Features interviews with [http://asexuality.org/discussion/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=638 cijay] and [http://www.asexuality.org/discussion/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7571 SummerSeeker].
 
*Features interviews with [http://asexuality.org/discussion/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=638 cijay] and [http://www.asexuality.org/discussion/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7571 SummerSeeker].
  
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====[[Ynetnews.com]]====
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====[[Yediot Ahrono|Yediot Ahrono (2007)]]====
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*The [http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3337163,00.html 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]].
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*[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3337163,00.html "There is such thing as asexuality"], by Dror Elron, was published 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===
 
===2008===
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====[[The Guardian]]====
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====[[The Guardian|The Guardian (2008)]]====
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*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/sep/08/relationships.healthandwellbeing We're married, we just don't have sex.] by [http://asexuality.org/discussion/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4360 Paul Cox] was published in the Guardian on September 8, 2008.
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*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/sep/08/relationships.healthandwellbeing "We're married, we just don't have sex"], by [http://asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=4360 Paul Cox], was published in the Guardian on September 8th, 2008.
  
 
====Elle Canada====
 
====Elle Canada====
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[http://www.ellecanada.com/living/a-sexomatic-dealing-with-asexuality/a/25071 A-Sexomatic: Dealing with asexuality] by Dorothy Woodend, January 2008.
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*[http://www.ellecanada.com/living/a-sexomatic-dealing-with-asexuality/a/25071 A-Sexomatic: Dealing with asexuality] by Dorothy Woodend, January 2008.
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====[[Edmonton Journal]]====
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*[http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/ed/story.html?id=1e3dd3a1-f992-4767-8e41-b74dfe2a64d3&k=88992 "No sex, thanks"], published March 7th, 2008.
  
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====Edmonton Journal====
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====[[Stuff.co.nz]]====
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[http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/ed/story.html?id=1e3dd3a1-f992-4767-8e41-b74dfe2a64d3&k=88992 No sex, thanks] March 7, 2008
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*On the 6th of June 2008, Stuff.co.nz published another online article concerning Asexuality, titled [http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/entertainment/sunday/476998/The-asexual-revolution "The Asexual Revolution"]
  
 
===2009===
 
===2009===
 
====ABC News====
 
====ABC News====
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* [http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/story?id=6656358&page=1#.T3D-udXLi5I  Asexuals Push for Greater Recognition] By Dan Childs, Jan. 16, 2009.
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* [http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/story?id=6656358&page=1#.T3D-udXLi5I  "Asexuals Push for Greater Recognition"], written by Dan Childs, January 16th 2009.
  
 
====FOX News====
 
====FOX News====
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* [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,479524,00.html FOXSexpert: Asexuality - Is It Even Real?] by Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright, January 12, 2009
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* [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,479524,00.html "FOXSexpert: Asexuality - Is It Even Real?"] by Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright, January 12th, 2009
  
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====UK Independent====
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====The Independent====
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*"[http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/no-sex-please-an-asexual-life-1646347.html No sex please: An asexual life]", by Olly Bootle, 17 March 2009,
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*"[http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/no-sex-please-an-asexual-life-1646347.html "No sex please: An asexual life"], by Olly Bootle, March 17th 2009.
  
 
====Psychology Today====
 
====Psychology Today====
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* [http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/stuck/200906/asexuals-the-pride-parade Asexuals at the Pride Parade] by Anneli Rufus, June 22, 2009, on the asexual contingent at the San Francisco Pride Parade 2009.
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* [http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/stuck/200906/asexuals-the-pride-parade "Asexuals at the Pride Parade"] by Anneli Rufus, June 22nd 2009, focuses on the asexual contingent at the San Francisco Pride Parade 2009.
  
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*On December 23, 2009 Psychology Today published  [http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/living-single/200912/asexuals-who-are-they-and-why-are-they-important ASEXUALS: Who Are They and Why Are They Important?] by Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.
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*A further article, published on December 23rd 2009. [http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/living-single/200912/asexuals-who-are-they-and-why-are-they-important "ASEXUALS: Who Are They and Why Are They Important?"] by Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.
  
 
====NewsWire====
 
====NewsWire====
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*"[http://www.newswire.co.nz/2009/02/asexual-disorder/ Hanky panky no thank you – the dilemma of the asexual]" by Sophie Scarf, Feb 5th, 2009.
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*[http://www.newswire.co.nz/2009/02/asexual-disorder/ "Hanky panky no thank you – the dilemma of the asexual"] by Sophie Scarf, February 5th, 2009.
  
 
====San Francisco Chronicle====
 
====San Francisco Chronicle====
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*[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/08/24/MNC6194GN4.DTL "Asexuals leave the closet, find community"] by Demian Bulwa, August 24, 2009.
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*[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/08/24/MNC6194GN4.DTL "Asexuals leave the closet, find community"] by Demian Bulwa, August 24th, 2009.
  
 
====Body Confidential====
 
====Body Confidential====
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* [http://www.bodyconfidential.co.uk/Health/Questions-answered-on-asexuality "Questions answered on asexuality"], Sarah Tierney interviews Mark from AVEN, published on November 27th 2009.
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* [http://www.bodyconfidential.co.uk/Health/Questions-answered-on-asexuality "Questions answered on asexuality"], Sarah Tierney interviews "Mark" from AVEN, published on November 27th 2009.
  
 
===2010===
 
===2010===
 
====Sexis====
 
====Sexis====
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* [http://www.edenfantasys.com/sexis/sex-and-society/asexuality-0106103/ "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.
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* [http://www.edenfantasys.com/sexis/sex-and-society/asexuality-0106103/ "The Asexual Dynamic"] by Rachel Rabbit White, January 6th, 2010 (see also, this [http://rachelrabbitwhite.com/podcast-david-jays-asexual-perspective-on-intimacy/ podcast] from November 18th, 2009, in which Rachel Rabbit White interviews [[AVENguy|David Jay]].
  
 
====Pitt News====
 
====Pitt News====
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* [http://pittnews.com/newsstory/sex-edition-asexual-awareness/ "Sex Edition: Asexual awareness"] by David Beitzel Feb. 12, 2010.
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* [http://pittnews.com/newsstory/sex-edition-asexual-awareness/ "Sex Edition: Asexual awareness"] by David Beitzel February 12th, 2010.
  
 
====Harlot Magazine====
 
====Harlot Magazine====
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*[http://www.harlotmagazine.co.uk/issue0019/index.html Harlot magazine], the online version of Scarlet magazine, featured an article entitled "Rise of the Asexual" in issue 19 in October 2010.
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*[http://www.harlotmagazine.co.uk/issue0019/index.html Harlot magazine], the online version of Scarlet magazine, featured an article entitled "Rise of the Asexual" in issue 19 in October 2010. [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=55764 Relevant thread].
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====Foreplay Magazine and The Times====
 
====Foreplay Magazine and The Times====
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Helen Croydon interviewed several [[AVENite|AVENites]] for an article in [http://helencroydon.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/print_foreplay_magazine_asexualtiy.pdf Foreplay magazine] and another in [http://helencroydon.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/the_times_asexual_online.pdf the Times] ''(October 12th, 2010)''.
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*Helen Croydon interviewed several [[AVENite|AVENites]] for an article in [http://helencroydon.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/print_foreplay_magazine_asexualtiy.pdf Foreplay magazine] and another in [http://helencroydon.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/the_times_asexual_online.pdf the Times], October 12th 2010.
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====[[Stuff.co.nz]]====
 
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*On the 6th of June 2008, Stuff.co.nz published another online article concerning Asexuality, called [http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/entertainment/sunday/476998/The-asexual-revolution The Asexual Revolution]
 
  
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====Marie Clarie====
+
====Marie Clarie (2010)====
 
*On the 23rd July 2010, [http://www.marieclaire.com/sex-love/relationship-issues/articles/new-asexual-movement Marie Claire] contained a short article, "The New Asexual Movement".
 
*On the 23rd July 2010, [http://www.marieclaire.com/sex-love/relationship-issues/articles/new-asexual-movement Marie Claire] contained a short article, "The New Asexual Movement".
  
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====The Telegraph====
 
====The Telegraph====
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* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/relationships/8168531/No-sex-please-the-joys-of-a-celibate-life.html The Telegraph] reports on celibacy and on asexuality in “No sex please: the joys of a celibate life”.
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* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/relationships/8168531/No-sex-please-the-joys-of-a-celibate-life.html The Telegraph] reports on celibacy and on asexuality in [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/sex/8168531/No-sex-please-the-joys-of-a-celibate-life.html “No sex please: the joys of a celibate life”].
  
 
===2011===
 
===2011===
 
====Kitch Magazine====
 
====Kitch Magazine====
−
* Kitch Magazine included an article titled ''I'd rather eat cake'', written by Helen Havlak in Spring 2011. [http://kitschmag.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=409&Itemid=1 Read it here!]
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* Kitch Magazine included an article titled [http://kitschmag.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=409&Itemid=1 "I'd rather eat cake"], written by Helen Havlak in Spring 2011.
  
 
====Good Vibrations Magazine====
 
====Good Vibrations Magazine====
−
* On January 24, 2011 Good Vibrations Magazine's blog published [http://magazine.goodvibes.com/2011/01/24/asexuality-is-not-antisexuality-sex-positivity-in-a-negative-world/ Asexuality is Not Antisexuality: Sex-Positivity in a Negative World] by Swankivy.
+
* On January 24 2011, Good Vibrations Magazine's blog published [http://magazine.goodvibes.com/2011/01/24/asexuality-is-not-antisexuality-sex-positivity-in-a-negative-world/ "Asexuality is Not Antisexuality: Sex-Positivity in a Negative World"], by Swankivy.
  
 
====io9====
 
====io9====
−
* In June 2011 On io9, Annalee Newitz asks "[http://io9.com/5807220/what-does-it-mean-if-you-dont-want-to-have-sex What does it mean if you don’t want to have sex?]"
+
*Annalee Newitz asks "[http://io9.com/5807220/what-does-it-mean-if-you-dont-want-to-have-sex "What does it mean if you don’t want to have sex?"] in June 2011.
  
 
====The Rumpus====
 
====The Rumpus====
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* An article discussing asexuality was included in Out! NorthEast's November 2011 issue (issue 28). [http://www.outnortheast.com/out!%20northeast-issue28-doris%20day.pdf Read it here! (page 22)(PDF)]
 
* An article discussing asexuality was included in Out! NorthEast's November 2011 issue (issue 28). [http://www.outnortheast.com/out!%20northeast-issue28-doris%20day.pdf Read it here! (page 22)(PDF)]
  
−
====Salon====
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====[[Salon|Salon (2011)]]====
−
* "[http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2011/08/20/asexuality/index.html What asexuals reveal about sex]", by Tracy Clark-Flory, Aug 20, 2011.
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* "[http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2011/08/20/asexuality/index.html What asexuals reveal about sex]", by Tracy Clark-Flory, August 20th, 2011.
  
 
====The Frisky====
 
====The Frisky====
−
* "[http://www.thefrisky.com/2011-11-22/what-it-means-to-be-gray-sexual/ What It Means To Be “Gray-Sexual”]", an article on grey-asexuality by Rachel Rabbit White, November 22, 2011.
+
* "[http://www.thefrisky.com/2011-11-22/what-it-means-to-be-gray-sexual/ "What It Means To Be “Gray-Sexual”"], an article on [[Gray-A|gray-asexuality]] by Rachel Rabbit White, November 22nd 2011.
  
 
====LGBT POV====
 
====LGBT POV====
−
 
+
* October 24th 2011, "[http://www.lgbtpov.com/2011/10/asexuality-toward-a-new-understanding-of-intimacy/ "Asexuality: Toward a New Understanding of Intimacy"] by Syd Peterson discusses Sara Beth Brooks and her involvement in asexual activism.
−
* October 24, 2011, "[http://www.lgbtpov.com/2011/10/asexuality-toward-a-new-understanding-of-intimacy/ Asexuality: Toward a New Understanding of Intimacy]" by Syd Peterson discusses Sara Beth Brooks and her involvement in asexual activism.
 
  
 
====Gay City News====
 
====Gay City News====
−
 
+
* "[http://www.gaycitynews.com/articles/2011/11/10/gay_city_news/perspectives/analysis/doc4ebae1309f366241694029.txt Asexual Is Good]" by Sebastian Maguire, November 9th 2011.
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* "[http://www.gaycitynews.com/articles/2011/11/10/gay_city_news/perspectives/analysis/doc4ebae1309f366241694029.txt Asexual Is Good]" by Sebastian Maguire, November 9, 2011.
 
  
 
===2012===
 
===2012===
 
====Jezebel====
 
====Jezebel====
−
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezebel_%28website%29 Jezebel], a blog aimed specifically at women, featured an [http://jezebel.com/5877603/i-am-asexual-and-its-awesome article on asexuality] on January 19th, 2012. See the relevant thread [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/69908-article-by-an-aromantic-asexual-on-jezebel/ here].
+
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezebel_%28website%29 Jezebel], a blog aimed specifically at women, featured an [http://jezebel.com/5877603/i-am-asexual-and-its-awesome article on asexuality] on January 19th, 2012. [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=69908 Relevant thread].
  
 
====Red Eye Chicago====
 
====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. [http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/dating/redeye-asexual-community-battles-with-20120306,0,2966244.story Read the article here].
+
*An article discussing asexuality was featured on Red Eye Chicago on the 6th of March. [[+Arielle]], a former AVEN PT member, was interviewed for this article. [http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/dating/redeye-asexual-community-battles-with-20120306,0,2966244.story Read the article here].
  
−
====Salon====
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====[[Salon|Salon (2012)]]====
−
*An article by Tracy Clark-Flory discussing asexuality and a episode of House, "[http://www.salon.com/2012/01/31/house_gets_asexuality_wrong/ “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
+
*An article by Tracy Clark-Flory discussing asexuality and a episode of House, [http://www.salon.com/2012/01/31/house_gets_asexuality_wrong/ "“House” gets asexuality wrong"] - "In a TV first, the Fox drama introduces asexual characters -- only to blame their identity on a medical condition" - January 31st, 2012.
  
−
====The Guardian====
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====[[The Guardian|The Guardian (2012)]]====
 
* The Guardian has an article “[http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/26/among-the-asexuals Among the asexuals]” by Rosie Swash, which discusses the asexual movement and life for asexual people.
 
* The Guardian has an article “[http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/26/among-the-asexuals 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, "[http://www.salon.com/2012/01/31/house_gets_asexuality_wrong/singleton/  “House” gets asexuality wrong]" on January 31, 2012.
 
  
 
====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].''
+
* 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?"] accompanies the appearance of Jenni Goodchild 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]''.
  
 
====The Atlantic====
 
====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]"
+
* On April 2nd 2012, Rachel Hills interviewed [[AVENguy|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"]
  
−
====Sydney Morning Herald====
+
====Sydney Morning Herald (2012)====
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
  
−
====Jezebel====
+
====Jezebel (2012)====
−
* 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.
+
* 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.
  
 
====Details====
 
====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]
+
* Details, a magazine 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].
  
 
====The Gustavian Weekly====
 
====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
+
* 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.
  
−
====Xtra====
+
====[[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
+
*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
  
 
====Macleans On Campus====
 
====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
+
* 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.
  
−
====Independent====
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====The Independent (2012)====
−
* 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]"
+
* 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"].
  
 
====Lez Get Real====
 
====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
+
* Bridgette P. LaVictoire analyzes FOX's broadcast in [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]. 23rd of August 2012.
  
 
====Cosmopolitan (UK)====
 
====Cosmopolitan (UK)====
−
* Asexuality was briefly mentioned and discussed in Cosmo's November 2012 edition (page 203)
+
* Asexuality was briefly mentioned and discussed in Cosmo's November 2012 edition ''(page 203)''.
  
 
====Scarleteen====
 
====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
+
* 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.
  
 
====Recultured====
 
====Recultured====
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* Elaine Lin wrote an article on Jan. 9, 2012 about asexuality in the Money & Politics section. [http://recultured.com/uncategorized/09/asexuality-redefining-love-and-sexuality/ Asexuality - Redefining Love and Sexuality].
+
* Elaine Lin wrote an article on Jan. 9, 2012 about asexuality in the Money & Politics section. [http://recultured.com/uncategorized/09/asexuality-redefining-love-and-sexuality/ "Asexuality - Redefining Love and Sexuality"].
  
 
===2013===
 
===2013===
 
====Chicago's Windy Times====
 
====Chicago's Windy Times====
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* 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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* 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.
  
−
====NY Times====
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====New York Times (2013)====
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* 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  
+
* 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.
  
 
====Vice====
 
====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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* [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====
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====Marie Claire (2013)====
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* 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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* 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
  
 
====Metroland====
 
====Metroland====
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* [http://metroland.net/2013/02/14/let-them-eat-cake/ Let Them Eat Cake] was published on the 14th of February by Metroland
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* [http://metroland.net/2013/02/14/let-them-eat-cake/ "Let Them Eat Cake"] was published on the 14th of February by Metroland.
 +
 
 
====HerCampus====
 
====HerCampus====
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* "[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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* "[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.
  
 
====Sribd====
 
====Sribd====
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* 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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* 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.
 
   
 
   
 
====La Stampa====
 
====La Stampa====
−
* Italian newspaper LaStampa [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?showtopic=84605 interviews Ithaca], their article was published during March 2013
+
* 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====
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====[[CNN.com|CNN (2013)]]====
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* 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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* 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.
  
 
====The Oxford Student====
 
====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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* 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 ==

Revision as of 17:49, 4 May 2013

Contents

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 may include any type of nonfictional articles, columns, magazine interviews, newspapers and/or websites.

2004

My Messy Bedroom

  • A column called "No sex please.." was published in March 2004 and featured interviews with various AVEN members. The original article is no longer available, see the relevant AVENwiki article.

The Times (2004)

CNN (2004)

New Scientist

  • On October 14th 2004, the New Scientist published an article called "Glad to be asexual", written by Sylvia Pagan Westphal.

The Guardian (2004)

Sydney Morning Herald (2004)

Sydney Star Observer

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

Sex Herald

Punk Planet

  • Punk Planet was a zine about the punk subculture, 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.
  • Asexual Healing by Laine Bergeson in Utne magazine discusses this article in March/April 2005.

The Times (2005)

Sydney Morning Herald (2005)

Salon (2005)

New York Times

ELLEgirl

  • 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

AlterNet

Annie's Mailbox

The Times (2006)

  • The Bulletin section of Times Online included a brief mention of asexuality and AVEN on April 3, 2006.

Edmonton Journal

Yediot Ahrono (2006)

  • Yediot Ahrono, an 3 Israeli newspaper, included an article about asexuality and the Israeli forum.
  • Published in May 2006.

The Daily Telegraph

EDGE Boston

  • 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 (2007)

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

  • A 2007 article on the website of Kinsey Confidential, by the Kinsey Institute.

NZ Herald

Xtra

Yediot Ahrono (2007)

  • "There is such thing as asexuality", by Dror Elron, was published 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 (2008)

Elle Canada

Edmonton Journal

Stuff.co.nz

  • On the 6th of June 2008, Stuff.co.nz published another online article concerning Asexuality, titled "The Asexual Revolution"

2009

ABC News

FOX News

The Independent

Psychology Today

NewsWire

San Francisco Chronicle

Body Confidential

2010

Sexis

Pitt News

Harlot Magazine

  • Harlot magazine, the online version of Scarlet magazine, featured an article entitled "Rise of the Asexual" in issue 19 in October 2010. Relevant thread.

Foreplay Magazine and The Times

Marie Clarie (2010)

  • 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

2011

Kitch Magazine

  • Kitch Magazine included an article titled "I'd rather eat cake", written by Helen Havlak in Spring 2011.

Good Vibrations Magazine

io9

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

Salon (2011)

The Frisky

LGBT POV

Gay City News

2012

Jezebel

Red Eye Chicago

  • An article discussing asexuality was featured on Red Eye Chicago on the 6th of March. +Arielle, a former AVEN PT member, was interviewed for this article. Read the article here.

Salon (2012)

  • 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" - January 31st, 2012.

The Guardian (2012)

  • The Guardian has an article “Among the asexuals” by Rosie Swash, which discusses the asexual movement and life for asexual people.


BBC

The Atlantic

Sydney Morning Herald (2012)

  • An article, "Asexual awakening", was published in the Sydney Morning Herald on May 9, 2012.

Jezebel (2012)

Details

  • Details, a magazine aimed mostly at males, stated that "9% of those surveyed identified as asexual", discussed in this thread.

The Gustavian Weekly

Xtra!

Macleans On Campus

The Independent (2012)

Lez Get Real

Cosmopolitan (UK)

  • Asexuality was briefly mentioned and discussed in Cosmo's November 2012 edition (page 203).

Scarleteen

Recultured

2013

Chicago's Windy Times

New York Times (2013)

Vice

Marie Claire (2013)

Metroland

HerCampus

Sribd

La Stampa

  • Italian newspaper LaStampa interviews Ithaca, their article was published during March 2013.

CNN (2013)

  • Asexuality is briefly mentioned in this CNN article regarding sexual identity, April 4th 2013.

The Oxford Student

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

  • 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

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

Showbiz Tonight

Doctor Doctor

  • 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

MTV News

  • 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

  • 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

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

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"

20/20


Media in audio form

This is a list of Asexual-related media in audio form, most of which were radio broadcasts.

2005

Radio-Canada

2006

The Chip Franklin Show

Five Live

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

2011

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)

BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour

BBC Radio 5 Live

Nicky Campbell interviews Mark from AVEN about asexuality on January 18, 2012.

KPCC

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


See also

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