Asexual or Ansexual – What’s the difference?

It’s not uncommon for people to wonder if they’re asexual or an asexual. We often hear from readers who want to know more about what it means to be an asexual person, and are confused by their own experiences of romantic attraction or sexual desire.

For example, you might feel like you’re not very interested in sex or romance—but then fall madly in love with someone who also doesn’t have any interest in having sex with others. Or maybe your friends keep telling you that being single isn’t normal, but if they knew how much time you spent watching Netflix instead of going out on dates they’d understand better why relationships don’t excite you…

These kinds of situations are common among people who identify as “asexual.” So let’s start there: What does it mean when someone says that s/he is “asexual”?

Asexual is a sexual orientation.

Asexuality is a sexual orientation. A person who identifies as asexual is not interested in sexual relationships, and they don’t feel sexual attraction toward other people. The word “asexual” can be used to describe someone who doesn’t experience sex drive or desire for partnered sex; however, it can also mean that they have no interest in romantic relationships at all (also known as “aromantic”).

Asexuals do not have sex–and some never will! Some are celibate by choice, while others may choose to engage in non-penetrative activities such as cuddling or massage therapy with their partner(s).

An asexual person is someone who does not experience sexual attraction.

An asexual person is someone who does not experience sexual attraction. This may or may not be related to their lack of sexual desire, but it’s important to note that these two things are different: an asexual person can still have sex and enjoy it–they just don’t feel any desire toward another person.

Asexuality isn’t the same as celibacy or abstinence; it’s also not the same as having low sex drive or being less interested in sex than other people are (that would be called “hypoactive sexual desire disorder”). And while some people think they might be asexual because they’ve never experienced sexual attraction before, many other people realize they were born this way after years of trying unsuccessfully to fall in love with someone else.

An an asexual person is someone who does not experience sexual attraction, but does have the desire for romantic relationships.

An an asexual person is someone who does not experience sexual attraction, but does have the desire for romantic relationships. They can fall in love, have sex and may identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual.

An asexual person is someone who doesn’t experience sexual attraction at all. They might still want to be close with others in some way that isn’t necessarily romantic or sexual (such as by sharing interests) but they won’t feel any sort of physical desire towards anyone else – even if they find them attractive physically!

Both asexual people and an asexual people can fall in love, have sex and may identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual.

Both asexual people and an asexual people can fall in love, have sex and may identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual.

Asexuality is not about the gender of your partner but rather about the desire to have sex with them. Asexual people are not attracted to other people at all; they do not feel sexual attraction or arousal toward anyone of any gender. An asexual person could still feel romantic attraction (they want to date someone), but that doesn’t mean they want physical intimacy with their partner–it just means they care deeply for this person’s well-being and want them around because they love them dearly!

Being an asexual means having no interest in sex or romance, and being an an asexual means having no interest in sex but interest in romance.

Asexuality is a sexual orientation. It’s not the same as celibacy, which is a choice to abstain from sex. Being an asexual means having no interest in sex or romance, and being an an asexual means having no interest in sex but interest in romance.

Answered by The Asexual Visibility & Education Network (AVEN), “Ace” is defined as “a person who does not experience sexual attraction.”

Answered by AVEN again: “An ace can be any gender identity or expression…[and] may or may not have romantic feelings for others.”

If you’re still confused about the difference between asexual and an asexual, don’t worry. It can be hard to wrap your mind around something that seems so foreign. The most important thing is to remember that these are words used by people who feel different from others because they have no interest in sex or romance. They just want to live their lives as best they can, without being judged by others for their choices!