Ace
@anacelens.bsky.social
An enby ace writing about asexuality, media, and anything else I fancy chatting about. ♠️💜
Read my writing on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/anacelens
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anacelens
Read my writing on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/anacelens
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anacelens
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Ace
@anacelens.bsky.social
· Apr 16
Trans rights are human rights. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Nonbinary people are nonbinary. Your gender identity is valid, and you know yourself better than anyone else.
(Apologies for my terrible graphic design.)
(Apologies for my terrible graphic design.)
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This animation/narration is so funny and wonderful. I love how Jaiden illustrates the interiority of the asexual/aromantic experience and captures both how overwhelming and how liberating it can be.
It’s a spectrum so it depends on the person but, it’s pretty much romance. Here’s the video though!
youtu.be/qF1DTK4U1AM?...
youtu.be/qF1DTK4U1AM?...
Being Not Straight
YouTube video by JaidenAnimations
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
This animation/narration is so funny and wonderful. I love how Jaiden illustrates the interiority of the asexual/aromantic experience and captures both how overwhelming and how liberating it can be.
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I'm so glad that Zack Polanski is owning the spotlight & acting as a beacon for the UK left right now - because otherwise the Your Party shambles would be absolutely soul crushing, rather than just kind of funny at this point.
November 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I'm so glad that Zack Polanski is owning the spotlight & acting as a beacon for the UK left right now - because otherwise the Your Party shambles would be absolutely soul crushing, rather than just kind of funny at this point.
Resharing this for Trans Awareness Week 🏳️⚧️💜♠️
Trans rights are human rights. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. Nonbinary people are nonbinary. Your gender identity is valid, and you know yourself better than anyone else.
(Apologies for my terrible graphic design.)
(Apologies for my terrible graphic design.)
November 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Resharing this for Trans Awareness Week 🏳️⚧️💜♠️
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If you're in the UK and want just the trans, nonbinary, or LGBTQ+ ones btw, I'm doing a clearance sale with £1 postage for the old ones at canopyrobin.sumupstore.com/product/clea... (basically because I changed suppliers and don't want to mix styles on Etsy)
November 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
If you're in the UK and want just the trans, nonbinary, or LGBTQ+ ones btw, I'm doing a clearance sale with £1 postage for the old ones at canopyrobin.sumupstore.com/product/clea... (basically because I changed suppliers and don't want to mix styles on Etsy)
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"As someone working in law, it’s heresy to say this, and it might even kill my chances of a career... But as a trans person, and someone fighting for the rights of my community, I refuse to remain silent. To me it just seems obvious: a heavily prejudiced society produces prejudiced institutions."
It’s no surprise that only 31% of trans people trust a legal system built to enforce prejudice, says Jess O’Thomson.
It’s no surprise that only 31% of trans people trust a legal system built to enforce prejudice, says Jess O’Thomson.
goodlawproject.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"As someone working in law, it’s heresy to say this, and it might even kill my chances of a career... But as a trans person, and someone fighting for the rights of my community, I refuse to remain silent. To me it just seems obvious: a heavily prejudiced society produces prejudiced institutions."
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There's often a suggestion that sex-favorable ace people have an easy road. But sex-favorable asexuality is still asexuality.
Sex-favorable asexuality *is* asexuality.
Being sex-favorable isn't an "easier" form of asexuality.
acedadadvice.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
There's often a suggestion that sex-favorable ace people have an easy road. But sex-favorable asexuality is still asexuality.
Went to see the new Frankenstein in the cinema as a Halloween treat to myself. Some interesting adaptational choices, with a very effective result. Thoroughly enjoyed, highly recommend.
October 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Went to see the new Frankenstein in the cinema as a Halloween treat to myself. Some interesting adaptational choices, with a very effective result. Thoroughly enjoyed, highly recommend.
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so wonderful when that spark of a novel idea hits you and it all clicks into place and you think THATS THE ONE. mostly because you cant force it. just have to wait and then eventually the timeline says 'here you go, heres a diamond that was floating by.' anyway, caught a diamond today. very exciting
October 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
so wonderful when that spark of a novel idea hits you and it all clicks into place and you think THATS THE ONE. mostly because you cant force it. just have to wait and then eventually the timeline says 'here you go, heres a diamond that was floating by.' anyway, caught a diamond today. very exciting
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This conference on asexualities at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social is going to be amazing!
October 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This conference on asexualities at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social is going to be amazing!
I've been posting comics on Instagram over the last week for #AceWeek2025, and I've now compiled them into a Substack post, in case you prefer reading them that way! Something a little different for me, but I'm always interested in trying new forms of art. 💜♠️
open.substack.com/pub/anacelen...
open.substack.com/pub/anacelen...
Comics compilation: 'What are you, a plant?'
A collection of comics I've been posting on Instagram for Ace Week, compiled here for your easy viewing pleasure...
open.substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I've been posting comics on Instagram over the last week for #AceWeek2025, and I've now compiled them into a Substack post, in case you prefer reading them that way! Something a little different for me, but I'm always interested in trying new forms of art. 💜♠️
open.substack.com/pub/anacelen...
open.substack.com/pub/anacelen...
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The 2025 Ace Community Survey has been released! tinyurl.com/AceSurvey2025
October 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The 2025 Ace Community Survey has been released! tinyurl.com/AceSurvey2025
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Why do we need an asexuality and aromanticism research network like @aroaceresearch.bsky.social? Here are some reasons 👇🏻
October 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Why do we need an asexuality and aromanticism research network like @aroaceresearch.bsky.social? Here are some reasons 👇🏻
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We are thrilled to introduce the Aromanticism & Asexuality Research Network this #AceWeek! The network is based at @clsrleeds.bsky.social in the UK and brings together researchers who are working on #asexuality and #aromanticism.
🔗Find out more at aroaceresearch.com
🔗Find out more at aroaceresearch.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We are thrilled to introduce the Aromanticism & Asexuality Research Network this #AceWeek! The network is based at @clsrleeds.bsky.social in the UK and brings together researchers who are working on #asexuality and #aromanticism.
🔗Find out more at aroaceresearch.com
🔗Find out more at aroaceresearch.com
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Today is Disabled Ace Day. First started in 2021 by Courtney Lane of the Ace Couples Podcast, it is a time to reflect on how marginalized and ignored Disabled Aces are in the broader discourse.
October 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Today is Disabled Ace Day. First started in 2021 by Courtney Lane of the Ace Couples Podcast, it is a time to reflect on how marginalized and ignored Disabled Aces are in the broader discourse.
Happy Ace Week! 🎉💜♠️
(Posted this to Instagram earlier and forgot to share it here. 🙈)
(Posted this to Instagram earlier and forgot to share it here. 🙈)
October 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Happy Ace Week! 🎉💜♠️
(Posted this to Instagram earlier and forgot to share it here. 🙈)
(Posted this to Instagram earlier and forgot to share it here. 🙈)
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 154:
Feed your writing daily. Feed it with fiction, non-fiction, news, games, theatre, films, art. Feed it with conversation. Feed it with experience. Feed it with curiosity. Don't expect to get anything out unless you also keep putting in.
Feed your writing daily. Feed it with fiction, non-fiction, news, games, theatre, films, art. Feed it with conversation. Feed it with experience. Feed it with curiosity. Don't expect to get anything out unless you also keep putting in.
October 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 154:
Feed your writing daily. Feed it with fiction, non-fiction, news, games, theatre, films, art. Feed it with conversation. Feed it with experience. Feed it with curiosity. Don't expect to get anything out unless you also keep putting in.
Feed your writing daily. Feed it with fiction, non-fiction, news, games, theatre, films, art. Feed it with conversation. Feed it with experience. Feed it with curiosity. Don't expect to get anything out unless you also keep putting in.
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I believe in body autonomy for all.
That means people can wear what they choose, be sexually liberated, be who they are, not be confined to restrictive social norms, have autonomy in healthcare, finances, and everything else.
And importantly, consent is a cornerstone of it all.
That means people can wear what they choose, be sexually liberated, be who they are, not be confined to restrictive social norms, have autonomy in healthcare, finances, and everything else.
And importantly, consent is a cornerstone of it all.
October 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I believe in body autonomy for all.
That means people can wear what they choose, be sexually liberated, be who they are, not be confined to restrictive social norms, have autonomy in healthcare, finances, and everything else.
And importantly, consent is a cornerstone of it all.
That means people can wear what they choose, be sexually liberated, be who they are, not be confined to restrictive social norms, have autonomy in healthcare, finances, and everything else.
And importantly, consent is a cornerstone of it all.
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How I came out as asexual at work - without a social script, I wrote my own 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-i-came-out-as-asexual-at-work-without-a-social-script-i-wrote-my-own
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-i-came-out-as-asexual-at-work-without-a-social-script-i-wrote-my-own
How I came out as asexual at work - without a social script, I wrote my own
When it comes to coming out as asexual, there was no social script I knew of to follow, so this Pride display was my way of thinking outside of the box.
www.wearequeeraf.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
How I came out as asexual at work - without a social script, I wrote my own 👇
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-i-came-out-as-asexual-at-work-without-a-social-script-i-wrote-my-own
https://www.wearequeeraf.com/how-i-came-out-as-asexual-at-work-without-a-social-script-i-wrote-my-own
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In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we are highlighting a collection of powerful intersectional books that centre Black voices across queer, trans and disabled identities.
This month, we are spotlighting the following titles:
1/7
This month, we are spotlighting the following titles:
1/7
October 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we are highlighting a collection of powerful intersectional books that centre Black voices across queer, trans and disabled identities.
This month, we are spotlighting the following titles:
1/7
This month, we are spotlighting the following titles:
1/7
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Though today is Ada Lovelace Day, my thoughts also turn to another incredible woman and scientist.
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
We're stronger together, as Trans computing pioneer Lynn Conway shows with the Succesful Trans Man Archive
It became what is now an archived insight into trans masc stories from the 00s, with insights into the pivotal early work of many FTM rights and activism.
www.wearequeeraf.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Though today is Ada Lovelace Day, my thoughts also turn to another incredible woman and scientist.
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
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"[W]e, in the Now, are builders. We are making the space the world denied us for centuries. We are naming what it means to be who we are. That process is messy. That process is long.
Is "The Aspec Moment" now?
How a view of transgender history can help us think about where we are in aspec history.
acedadadvice.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"[W]e, in the Now, are builders. We are making the space the world denied us for centuries. We are naming what it means to be who we are. That process is messy. That process is long.
Some idle thoughts about the way our identities (and being honest about them) can queer even the simplest of social interactions.
This one's been languishing in the drafts for a while (you can probably tell how long by that screenshot). Finally decided to post it in advance of #AceWeek2025.
This one's been languishing in the drafts for a while (you can probably tell how long by that screenshot). Finally decided to post it in advance of #AceWeek2025.
October 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Some idle thoughts about the way our identities (and being honest about them) can queer even the simplest of social interactions.
This one's been languishing in the drafts for a while (you can probably tell how long by that screenshot). Finally decided to post it in advance of #AceWeek2025.
This one's been languishing in the drafts for a while (you can probably tell how long by that screenshot). Finally decided to post it in advance of #AceWeek2025.