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Welcome to the [[AVEN|Asexual Visibility and Education Network]]. AVEN hosts the world's largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on [[asexuality]]. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike. | Welcome to the [[AVEN|Asexual Visibility and Education Network]]. AVEN hosts the world's largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on [[asexuality]]. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike. | ||
− | Unlike celibacy, which is a choice, asexuality is a sexual orientation. Asexual people have the same emotional needs as everybody else and are just as capable of forming intimate relationships. To find out more about asexuality, [[Asexuality|click here]]. | + | Unlike celibacy, which is a choice, asexuality is a sexual orientation. Asexual people have the same emotional needs as everybody else and are just as capable of forming intimate relationships. To find out more about asexuality, [[Asexuality|click here]]. |
+ | __NOTOC__ <!-- TODAY'S FEATURED ARTICLE; DID YOU KNOW --> | ||
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+ | "I do have a [[Sex drive|libido]], but again it never occurred to me to share that with someone else, no more than I would care to have someone involved in me taking a dump. It happens regularly and is private. I suppose a mixture of a libido and [[Attraction|romantic/aesthetic attraction]] can fool someone into leaping to the conclusion that they are not asexual, and indeed, that's one of the common issues of confusion raised by newbies when they join. " | ||
− | + | – ~Acer~ [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/54968-whats-asexuality-to-you/page__p__1661714#entry1661714 on libidoist asexuality]</div> | |
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+ | • … that some asexual people are happier on their own or with a group of close friends, while other asexuals have a desire to form more intimate romantic [[Relationships|relationships]], and will date and seek long-term partnerships? | ||
− | + | • … that for some asexuals arousal is a fairly regular occurrence, though it is not associated with a desire to find a sexual partner? Some asexuals will occasionally [[Masturbation|masturbate]], but feel no desire for partnered sexuality. Other asexual people experience little or no arousal. | |
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+ | <!-- ASEXUALITY IN THE MEDIA; GET INVOLVED --> | ||
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+ | • After a long hiatus, [http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/55758-october-issue-of-avenues/| AVENues], AVEN’s online newsletter, is under new management and is back for an fantastic October issue! | ||
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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 its most recent October issue. | ||
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+ | ==== Getting started ==== | ||
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+ | Want to help improve AVEN's wiki? Everyone is welcome to [[Special:Userlogin|create an account]] and help edit the wiki. Before getting started, new users (even experienced wiki users) should review the [[Beginner's guide]] to get a feel for the AVEN wiki. | ||
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+ | When you are ready; <big>'''[[Dive in|Dive In!]]'''</big> | ||
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+ | ====Asexual Visibility==== | ||
+ | Want to increase [[Get Involved!|visibility]] for asexuality? We need your help so what’s your passion?</div> | ||
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Revision as of 01:32, 25 October 2010
Asexual: A person who does not experience sexual attraction.
Welcome to the Asexual Visibility and Education Network. AVEN hosts the world's largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike.
Unlike celibacy, which is a choice, asexuality is a sexual orientation. Asexual people have the same emotional needs as everybody else and are just as capable of forming intimate relationships. To find out more about asexuality, click here.
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