Gay and queer asexual masculinities could challenge erotic bodily regimes but at the same time exist precariously within them.
Body Shaming
Poetry by Mehreen Qaisar.
Being Asexual and Overweight
…we are told that skinny is better and more attractive, and being overweight is, not only unhealthy, but unattractive.
An Asexual Awakening
My ideal scenario is for other people to see me as attractive in the same exact way that I find people attractive: aesthetically, rather than sexually.
How to Disappear Completely
Oil and Conte Crayon Mixed Media Painting by Ashley Kleczka.
Vol. 1, Issue 3: Asexuality and Body
The Asexual focuses on the body for its third issue, capturing perspectives on body shaming, sexualization, reproduction, medicalization, and more.
"You just haven't found the right person yet": My asexuality isn't conditional
When asexuality is unconditional it becomes far more difficult to confront, understand, and accept as legitimate.
Who is oppressed enough to be "queer enough"?
Gatekeeping functions as a constricting and silencing force to certain groups that may be perceived as on the "fringes" of queerness…
A Gay Asexual: Trials of Validation
More is as how society would put it, at least, sex is always more. Why not less?
A Broken Machine: Coming of Age in my Asexual Body
As I gradually became committed to understanding and calling myself "asexual," their questions turned to whispers, and their whispers turned to thoughts.
On being Fat, Queer, and Asexual
“I’m sorry, I’m not interested in sex really,” I said. “Well, no one would want to have sex with you anyway.”
We Are But Broken Machines
Poetry by Michael Paramo.
The Thoughts That Cross My Mind When I Incorrectly Call Myself "Bisexual"
Poetry by Maribel C. Pagan.
A Journey
I learned about the aromantic and asexual spectrums and things started to make sense.
I Am Queer...
Poetry by Moira Armstrong.