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'''Asexual''' (often shortened to '''Ace''') is a sexual orientation defined by a lack of [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]], or a lack of desire for sex. Asexual experiences may also include: not wanting to have sex, not being interested in sex, not experiencing a sex drive/libido, or being repulsed by sex. Sexual attraction is defined as the desire to have sex with, or otherwise perform sexual acts with, another specific person. For non-Asexual people ([[Allosexual|Allosexuals]]), sexual attraction is involuntary, and even occurs when someone doesn't know the other person (though one might not act on it). Asexual people do not have an innate desire to have sex with anyone. They might also feel disconnected from the idea of sex.
Asexuality and celibacy/abstinence are different. Those who are abstinent or celibate are not necessarily Asexual; they may still experience sexual attraction but they choose not to act on it, typically for moral or religious reasons. Those who are Asexual are not necessarily sexually abstinent; they may or may not participate in sexual activities. Although some Asexuals do not have sex, there are also many Asexuals who do partake in sexual activities or are in sexual relationships. This could be for many reasons, such as their own pleasure, the pleasure of a partner, or to have children.
Sexual dispositions among Asexual people can vary. Some Asexuals may still have a sex drive despite not feeling sexual attraction to anyone. They may still masturbate, watch porn, or participate in sexual activities. Other Asexuals lack a sex drive, and some may be repulsed by the concept of sex.
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In the summer of 2010 AVEN and several other Asexual websites held a contest to design an Asexual flag. The current Asexual flag was designed by the AVEN user Standup and was uploaded on June 30, 2010.<ref>[https://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/the-ace-flag-a-history-and-celebration/ The Ace Flag: A History and Celebration]</ref> The gradient of black, grey, and white was based on the AVEN triangle and symbolizes the concept of the [[Acespec|asexual spectrum]]. the black is for asexuals, grey for [[Greysexual|greyasexuals]], [[Demisexual|demisexuals]], and other ace-spec people, and white represents allosexuals. Purple represents the community and was likely chosen because AVEN has a purple color scheme.