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==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: lacking [[sex]] or functional sex organs <asexual plants>

*1: lacking [[sex]] or functional sex organs <asexual plants>

*2a : involving or [[reproducing]] by reproductive processes (as cell division, spore formation, fission, or budding) that do not involve the [[union]] of [[individuals]] or gametes <asexual reproduction> <an asexual generation>  

*2a : involving or [[reproducing]] by reproductive processes (as cell division, spore formation, fission, or budding) that do not involve the [[union]] of [[individuals]] or gametes <asexual reproduction> <an asexual generation>  

:b : produced by asexual reproduction <asexual spores>

:b : produced by asexual reproduction <asexual spores>

*3: devoid of [[sexuality]] <an asexual relationship>  

*3: devoid of [[sexuality]] <an asexual relationship>

 

 

 

==Description==

==Description==

'''Asexuality''' (sometimes referred to as nonsexuality), in its broadest sense, is the lack of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_attraction sexual attraction] to others or the lack of interest in [[sex]]. It may also be considered a lack of a sexual orientation. One commonly cited study published in 2004 placed the prevalence of asexuality at 1%.

'''Asexuality''' (sometimes referred to as nonsexuality), in its broadest sense, is the lack of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_attraction sexual attraction] to others or the lack of interest in [[sex]]. It may also be considered a lack of a sexual orientation. One commonly cited study published in 2004 placed the prevalence of asexuality at 1%.

Asexuality is distinct from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_abstinence abstention from sexual activity] and from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celibacy celibacy], which are behavioral and generally motivated by factors such as an individual's personal or religious beliefs; sexual orientation, unlike sexual behavior, is believed to be "[[enduring]]". Some asexual people do engage in sexual activity despite lacking a [[desire]] for sex or sexual attraction, due to a variety of reasons, such as a desire to please [[romantic]] partners.

Asexuality is distinct from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_abstinence abstention from sexual activity] and from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celibacy celibacy], which are behavioral and generally motivated by factors such as an individual's personal or religious beliefs; sexual orientation, unlike sexual behavior, is believed to be "[[enduring]]". Some asexual people do engage in sexual activity despite lacking a [[desire]] for sex or sexual attraction, due to a variety of reasons, such as a desire to please [[romantic]] partners.

Only recently has asexuality started to become [[accepted]] as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_orientation sexual orientation] and a field of scientific [[research]], and a growing body of research from both [[sociological]] and [[psychological]] [[perspectives]] has begun to [[coalesce]]. While some researchers assert that asexuality is a sexual orientation, others disagree, and various asexual communities have started to form since the advent of the [[Internet]] and social media. The most prolific and well-known of these [[communities]] has been the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexual_Visibility_and_Education_Network Asexual Visibility and Education Network] (AVEN), which was founded in 2001.

Only recently has asexuality started to become [[accepted]] as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_orientation sexual orientation] and a field of scientific [[research]], and a growing body of research from both [[sociological]] and [[psychological]] [[perspectives]] has begun to [[coalesce]]. While some researchers assert that asexuality is a sexual orientation, others disagree, and various asexual communities have started to form since the advent of the [[Internet]] and social media. The most prolific and well-known of these [[communities]] has been the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexual_Visibility_and_Education_Network Asexual Visibility and Education Network] (AVEN), which was founded in 2001.

Currently, the U.S. states of Vermont and New York have labeled asexuals as a protected [[class]]. Asexuality does not typically attract [[attention]] of the public or major scrutiny. Thus it has not been subject of [[legislation]] as other sexual orientations have.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexuality]

Currently, the U.S. states of Vermont and New York have labeled asexuals as a protected [[class]]. Asexuality does not typically attract [[attention]] of the public or major scrutiny. Thus it has not been subject of [[legislation]] as other sexual orientations have.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexuality]

==See also==

==See also==

*'''''[[Bisexuality]]'''''

*'''''[[Bisexuality]]'''''