chaddiecakes:   One metaphor I find particularly demonstrative of asexuality is as follows: for people who experience such attractions, sexual intimacy is akin to water and air. It isn't a want so much as it is a necessity. To be without is to be acquainted with suffering (and also possibly death). As for those who feel none of these urges, it's more like a plate of… pancakes. I like pancakes, but there is no overwhelming urge telling me that I must eat them. I might, for example see other more appetizing things to consume—or, I might not be hungry at all, opting instead to take a hike or draw or read or watch TV.  If such a free and metaphoric meal were to be placed in my hands, I would find no reason not to eat some …But, ultimately, a lack of pancakes in my life will not cause me suffering (or possibly death).   The rest can be viewed by clicking the following links…  > History > Research (or lack thereof) > Some notable asexuals (JM Barrie | 1, 2), (Tim Gunn | 1) (Kenji Miyazawa | 1); other notables > Cute puppy I mentioned But i'm going to leave the ally/HOW TO BE NICE TO ASEXY PEOPLE stuff unlinked b/c that's actually pretty important.    ANYWAY. I DID A PRESENTATION ON ASEXUALITY FOR THE LGBT resource center where i intern (u kno in addition to suffering uni student and also writing tutor LOL)!!! SO HEY ILL JUST SHARE WHAT I DID BECAUSE KNOWLEDGE IS A+! it's a hell of a lot more interesting when i'm actually making my sassy comments… but at least you get to admire the textwalls—
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