Vol. 7, Issue 1: Intimacy

Vol. 7, Issue 1: Intimacy

AZE Journal
Journal, 2024

AZE, 7(1): Intimacy

Contributors: Prithvijeet Sinha, Nifemi Olowojebutu, JC, Elia, Chandler Haviland, ME Wood, Octo, Lori Amethista, Alexandra Brozowski, Tikklil, Memphis Lucas

Editor: Michael Paramo

Cover Artwork: “the flower” (Paramo)

Supporters: This journal issue would not be possible without AZE’s supporters on Patreon. A special thank you to Lindsey, Alex Hansen, Caitlin McKenna, Chris Pasillas, and Heidi Samuelson!

Date of Publication: September 24th, 2024

Featured
Half of What You Think of Me
Nifemi Olowojebutu
Half of What You Think of Me
Nifemi Olowojebutu

Someone has to leave first. This is a very old story. There is no other version of this story.

Nifemi Olowojebutu
Intim-ace-y
Alexandra Brozowski
Intim-ace-y
Alexandra Brozowski

Without boundaries, without expectations, without conformity. 

Alexandra Brozowski
Amorous to a Being that is Not
Memphis Lucas
Amorous to a Being that is Not
Memphis Lucas

The need from your bones to mold right up against someone else’s

Bones that wouldn’t be mine anytime soon

Memphis Lucas
CAROUSEL
Prithvijeet Sinha
CAROUSEL
Prithvijeet Sinha

We don't have to be their 

beholders

or tenants 

Prithvijeet Sinha
Just Friends
Tikklil
Just Friends
Tikklil

I'd rather call true love by its real name.

Tikklil
GIVE ME A TOUCH OF YOUR FINGERS ON MY SKIN (OR THE SUNBATHERS)
Prithvijeet Sinha
GIVE ME A TOUCH OF YOUR FINGERS ON MY SKIN (OR THE SUNBATHERS)
Prithvijeet Sinha

Give me an unforced 

touch of your 

fingers on 

my skin.

Prithvijeet Sinha
Self-Intimacy & Asexual Platonic Commitments
Chandler Haviland
Self-Intimacy & Asexual Platonic Commitments
Chandler Haviland

Deep platonic relationships make up the core of my life.

Chandler Haviland
the handiwork of mine
JC
the handiwork of mine
JC

“It was wonderful to catch up 

with you, my friend”

JC
'touch'
Elia
'touch'
Elia

Doesn’t mean my touch

can’t be just as much

tender.

Elia
Wine / Promises
Lori Amethista
Wine / Promises
Lori Amethista

I don't wanna be cautious with anymore when i’m with you.

Lori Amethista
I Don't Fear Our Conversations
Octo
I Don't Fear Our Conversations
Octo

Two years later, the comfort I was searching for has revealed itself.

Octo
This is close enough
ME Wood
This is close enough
ME Wood

We pass with barely a glance

And explain the magic of all

We have found and shared through whispered secrets

ME Wood
Unexpected Validation and Resistance: The Impact of Abstinence-Based Sex Education on My Coming Out as Asexual

Unexpected Validation and Resistance: The Impact of Abstinence-Based Sex Education on My Coming Out as Asexual
Half of What You Think of Me

Half of What You Think of Me

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