Luke Gompertz
@asexuality-handbook.com
Author of the Asexuality Handbook (https://www.asexuality-handbook.com/) and lead moderator of r/asexuality. Previously known as "@GlasgowAce" in the other place.
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Luke Gompertz
@asexuality-handbook.com
· Nov 16
Hi I’m Luke. I’m writing a book about #asexuality and I’ve been in charge of the r/asexuality subreddit for over 5 years. (One of the nice corners of that site I promise!)
Outside of that hobbies include:
- reading (non-fiction mostly)
- playing piano
- programming and Linux
- having a day job
Outside of that hobbies include:
- reading (non-fiction mostly)
- playing piano
- programming and Linux
- having a day job
Did you know? Individuals with a persistently low interest in sex have been observed many mammal species, including rats, gerbils, rabbits, sheep, goats, cows, and rhesus monkeys
While we shouldn't ascribe orientation to animals, such findings do debunk the idea #asexuality is 'unnatural'.
While we shouldn't ascribe orientation to animals, such findings do debunk the idea #asexuality is 'unnatural'.
December 9, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Did you know? Individuals with a persistently low interest in sex have been observed many mammal species, including rats, gerbils, rabbits, sheep, goats, cows, and rhesus monkeys
While we shouldn't ascribe orientation to animals, such findings do debunk the idea #asexuality is 'unnatural'.
While we shouldn't ascribe orientation to animals, such findings do debunk the idea #asexuality is 'unnatural'.
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Did you know? Asexuality was mentioned in 1907 by US activist Carl Schlegel who said – “Let the same laws for all the intermediate stages of sexual life: the homosexuals, heterosexuals, bisexuals, asexuals, be legal as they are now in existence for the heterosexuals”
#asexuality
#asexuality
November 14, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Did you know? Asexuality was mentioned in 1907 by US activist Carl Schlegel who said – “Let the same laws for all the intermediate stages of sexual life: the homosexuals, heterosexuals, bisexuals, asexuals, be legal as they are now in existence for the heterosexuals”
#asexuality
#asexuality
Studies almost always find that asexual men are much less common than asexual women (sometimes at a ratio of 10:1!). Do you think this is a real effect, or just men facing greater barriers to identifying as ace?
To me it seems like probably both.
To me it seems like probably both.
December 2, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Studies almost always find that asexual men are much less common than asexual women (sometimes at a ratio of 10:1!). Do you think this is a real effect, or just men facing greater barriers to identifying as ace?
To me it seems like probably both.
To me it seems like probably both.
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Taking place Friday 29th November and Saturday 30th November at Camden People’s Theatre in London, Too Hot Too Cold Just Right is a play exploring the spectrum of asexual and aromantic identities,
November 26, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Taking place Friday 29th November and Saturday 30th November at Camden People’s Theatre in London, Too Hot Too Cold Just Right is a play exploring the spectrum of asexual and aromantic identities,
I often hear from questioning people the most useful thing to see is a list of common ace experiences – so here is one such list. (Please use this with care. These experiences aren't universal and non-asexuals will relate to some of them.)
🧵(1/16) #asexuality
🧵(1/16) #asexuality
November 26, 2024 at 5:48 PM
I often hear from questioning people the most useful thing to see is a list of common ace experiences – so here is one such list. (Please use this with care. These experiences aren't universal and non-asexuals will relate to some of them.)
🧵(1/16) #asexuality
🧵(1/16) #asexuality
"I do not want to be thought of as 'unhealthy' or 'abnormal.' I am living in the way that is right for me."
– Quote from a self-described asexual in a Dear Abby letter from 1981.
– Quote from a self-described asexual in a Dear Abby letter from 1981.
November 26, 2024 at 5:35 PM
"I do not want to be thought of as 'unhealthy' or 'abnormal.' I am living in the way that is right for me."
– Quote from a self-described asexual in a Dear Abby letter from 1981.
– Quote from a self-described asexual in a Dear Abby letter from 1981.
Did you know? The colour green was originally chosen for the aromanticism flag since it's the opposite of red on a colour wheel. (And red is the colour most commonly associated with romantic love.)
November 24, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Did you know? The colour green was originally chosen for the aromanticism flag since it's the opposite of red on a colour wheel. (And red is the colour most commonly associated with romantic love.)
Scan from an 1976 article in an gay magazine which discusses asexuality in some depth [1]. It's interesting to see how the Asexual Manifesto has echoed through time up to the present day. #asexualhistory
[1]: Turner, Greg (1976). Sexual identity. Gay Liberator, issue 48, 1976, p. 6.
[1]: Turner, Greg (1976). Sexual identity. Gay Liberator, issue 48, 1976, p. 6.
November 23, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Scan from an 1976 article in an gay magazine which discusses asexuality in some depth [1]. It's interesting to see how the Asexual Manifesto has echoed through time up to the present day. #asexualhistory
[1]: Turner, Greg (1976). Sexual identity. Gay Liberator, issue 48, 1976, p. 6.
[1]: Turner, Greg (1976). Sexual identity. Gay Liberator, issue 48, 1976, p. 6.
What hangs on whether we count audio books as books or not?
November 23, 2024 at 7:31 PM
What hangs on whether we count audio books as books or not?
I've once been told that the word 'allosexual' it is problematic because it lumps LGBT people together with straight people. If you find yourself thinking this please remember that the word 'human' exists.
November 23, 2024 at 1:27 PM
I've once been told that the word 'allosexual' it is problematic because it lumps LGBT people together with straight people. If you find yourself thinking this please remember that the word 'human' exists.
Had this – er, well-fed –squirrel eyeing up my spreadsheets today. Wonder if it thinks they’ll help it keep track of its acorns.
November 22, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Had this – er, well-fed –squirrel eyeing up my spreadsheets today. Wonder if it thinks they’ll help it keep track of its acorns.
Some people argue that asexuals should be excluded from LGBT+ spaces because they're straight-passing. They aren't. But even if they were, are you seriously suggesting it's fine for them to be forced into the closet their whole life?
November 22, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Some people argue that asexuals should be excluded from LGBT+ spaces because they're straight-passing. They aren't. But even if they were, are you seriously suggesting it's fine for them to be forced into the closet their whole life?
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Yes, Epictetus! This is why we block
November 22, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Yes, Epictetus! This is why we block
My number of followers on the other place has gone down by over 60% since the last time I checked
November 21, 2024 at 1:35 PM
My number of followers on the other place has gone down by over 60% since the last time I checked
Being a virgin is in the same category as never having eaten an avocado.
November 20, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Being a virgin is in the same category as never having eaten an avocado.
The word 'monosexual' (originally meaning someone who only masturbates) was coined in 1869.
By the same man who coined the terms 'homosexual' and 'heterosexual'.
In the same year that he coined those terms.
Asexuality is not new.
By the same man who coined the terms 'homosexual' and 'heterosexual'.
In the same year that he coined those terms.
Asexuality is not new.
November 20, 2024 at 9:52 PM
The word 'monosexual' (originally meaning someone who only masturbates) was coined in 1869.
By the same man who coined the terms 'homosexual' and 'heterosexual'.
In the same year that he coined those terms.
Asexuality is not new.
By the same man who coined the terms 'homosexual' and 'heterosexual'.
In the same year that he coined those terms.
Asexuality is not new.
In Contrary Sexuality (1895) Emma Trosse argued that since the existence of "those who posses no sexual desire whatsoever" is natural, it cannot be immoral [1]. In fact, Trosse counted herself among this category, which she called "third gender" or "asensual".
#asexualhistory
#asexualhistory
November 20, 2024 at 7:09 PM
In Contrary Sexuality (1895) Emma Trosse argued that since the existence of "those who posses no sexual desire whatsoever" is natural, it cannot be immoral [1]. In fact, Trosse counted herself among this category, which she called "third gender" or "asensual".
#asexualhistory
#asexualhistory
Since it’s #internationalmensday it’s a good a time as any to remind everyone that men can be asexual too!
November 19, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Since it’s #internationalmensday it’s a good a time as any to remind everyone that men can be asexual too!
Typing paragraphs at a terminal (so no arrow keys or spell check etc.) is bizarrely reminiscent of using pen-and-paper.
November 19, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Typing paragraphs at a terminal (so no arrow keys or spell check etc.) is bizarrely reminiscent of using pen-and-paper.
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URGENT FOR US based folks: Tell your reps to vote NO on H.R. 9495! This dangerous bill would give the Trump administration unilateral power to label any non-profit as terrorist supporting and shut it down without due process. Learn more here:
ℹ️ www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-o...
ℹ️ www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-o...
November 18, 2024 at 6:17 PM
URGENT FOR US based folks: Tell your reps to vote NO on H.R. 9495! This dangerous bill would give the Trump administration unilateral power to label any non-profit as terrorist supporting and shut it down without due process. Learn more here:
ℹ️ www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-o...
ℹ️ www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-o...
A 2018 UK Government survey [1] found that asexuals are the only sexuality demographic whose healthcare gets worse more often than it gets better when they disclose their orientation to healthcare staff.
November 18, 2024 at 6:22 PM
A 2018 UK Government survey [1] found that asexuals are the only sexuality demographic whose healthcare gets worse more often than it gets better when they disclose their orientation to healthcare staff.
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Are you asexual and/or aromantic and in the greater Seattle area? Join us! We host a number of monthly meetups! for more information:
www.seattleacesandaros.org
www.seattleacesandaros.org
November 17, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Are you asexual and/or aromantic and in the greater Seattle area? Join us! We host a number of monthly meetups! for more information:
www.seattleacesandaros.org
www.seattleacesandaros.org
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Search for:
"Seattle Asexual": One post about karaoke meetup.
"Seattle Aromantic": Same thing.
"Seattle Aros": Same again. Just that one post.
"Seattle Aces": Tons of sportsball commentary whenever the Storm plays Vegas.
Okay, Seattle Aces & Aros, I know you're out there. Do your thing!
"Seattle Asexual": One post about karaoke meetup.
"Seattle Aromantic": Same thing.
"Seattle Aros": Same again. Just that one post.
"Seattle Aces": Tons of sportsball commentary whenever the Storm plays Vegas.
Okay, Seattle Aces & Aros, I know you're out there. Do your thing!
November 17, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Search for:
"Seattle Asexual": One post about karaoke meetup.
"Seattle Aromantic": Same thing.
"Seattle Aros": Same again. Just that one post.
"Seattle Aces": Tons of sportsball commentary whenever the Storm plays Vegas.
Okay, Seattle Aces & Aros, I know you're out there. Do your thing!
"Seattle Asexual": One post about karaoke meetup.
"Seattle Aromantic": Same thing.
"Seattle Aros": Same again. Just that one post.
"Seattle Aces": Tons of sportsball commentary whenever the Storm plays Vegas.
Okay, Seattle Aces & Aros, I know you're out there. Do your thing!
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Looks like you need a minimum of 5 users in a starter pack, so I'm going to need at least three more local aro/ace groups to create one.
So, where are all the asexual and aromantic meetup groups at?
So, where are all the asexual and aromantic meetup groups at?
November 17, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Looks like you need a minimum of 5 users in a starter pack, so I'm going to need at least three more local aro/ace groups to create one.
So, where are all the asexual and aromantic meetup groups at?
So, where are all the asexual and aromantic meetup groups at?
Did you know? In Magnus Hirschfeld's famous 1896 pamphlet "Sappho and Socrates" he argued for using scales from 1 to 10 to measure a person's attraction to the opposite sex and to the same sex separately. A very similar model would later be proposed in early #asexuality communities 100 years later.
November 17, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Did you know? In Magnus Hirschfeld's famous 1896 pamphlet "Sappho and Socrates" he argued for using scales from 1 to 10 to measure a person's attraction to the opposite sex and to the same sex separately. A very similar model would later be proposed in early #asexuality communities 100 years later.