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Asexuality Visibility and Education Network's official Blue Sky account!

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Book giveaway for Being Aro: A Collection of Aromantic Fiction about Love, Connection, and Empowerment by Madeline Dyer Mar 09-Mar 23, 2026 Enter to win one of 10 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Mar 09-Mar 23, 2026. We're giving away 10 ARCs of BEING ARO, the follow up to Lambda Li...

Enter a giveaway for an upcoming aromantic-stories anthology! (Somebody cool wrote the introduction, I heard.)
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

10.03.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm listening to a podcast about the history of sexting & is it bad that I forgot sexting was even a thing?? - me, a neurodivergent aspec who gets bored easily & hasn't had a crush on anyone since 2018

10.03.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Aromantic Poetry of Ell Huang Aspec Literature Not-In-Print

I’m speechless. 😱 And honored!!🌹

My aro/ace poems are getting so deeply and reverently engaged with???? πŸ“š πŸ’šπŸ–€πŸ©ΆπŸ€πŸ’œ

ameliambwriter.substack.com/p/the-aroman...

10.03.2026 21:21 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Happy 25th Birthday AVEN! Thanks to everyone who contributed to our community over the years, whether through our forums, our other social media, our conferences and our wonderful volunteer teams!

10.03.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Support our queer steampunk audio drama!

Follow Log on their journey along a railway in the sky!
tinyurl.com/mechadova
#queer #lgbtqia #aromantic #queerfiction #audiodrama

09.03.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Piper Curda, the main actress in Hoppers, is also queer (asexual, biromantic, and their Twitter bio has β€œshe/they” pronouns), which kind of makes Docter’s recent comments all the more hurtful. Like you’ll hire queer people in lead roles but then say you won’t represent them?

09.03.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ From Award-winning Asexual comedian Eliott Simpson, cums a new show about love 🍰

"An Asexual Show about Cunnilingus", performing on 21st March, 7:45p, at The Griffin for the Glasgow Comedy Festival 🎭

TICKETS πŸ”— www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/performances...

@avenofficial.bsky.social #asexual

09.03.2026 19:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A meme with two panels. Top panel: A white gloved hand pressing two red buttons labeled Supporting aro stories and Supporting ace stories Bottom panel: A white man giving a thumbs up labeled You

A meme with two panels. Top panel: A white gloved hand pressing two red buttons labeled Supporting aro stories and Supporting ace stories Bottom panel: A white man giving a thumbs up labeled You

Want to support a queer anthology with *15* stories featuring aro and/or ace characters?

The Kickstarter for Phantasms & Phenomena needs your support!

bit.ly/4rmvErl

#booksky #queerbooksky #aspecbooks #asexual #aromantic

09.03.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Text reads: 'You Don't Have to be Alone' 
Images are: A full moon through a cloudy sky, people sitting next to each other in chairs in a support group, a wolf's paw print in the snow, a plate of sprinkle cookies, a wolf howling in front of a full moon, a cup of coffee, wolf teeth in a snarl, a circle of hands all stacked on top of each other, and trees with bare limbs

Image is a collage with text tape over top Text reads: 'You Don't Have to be Alone' Images are: A full moon through a cloudy sky, people sitting next to each other in chairs in a support group, a wolf's paw print in the snow, a plate of sprinkle cookies, a wolf howling in front of a full moon, a cup of coffee, wolf teeth in a snarl, a circle of hands all stacked on top of each other, and trees with bare limbs

🌟STORY REVEAL🌟

'You Don't Have to be Alone' by R. C. Capasso

The aromantic leader of a werewolf support group struggles to protect the members as a hunter stalks their community

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08.03.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
White letters that say "Online ace communities" over a purple background and the logo of the Ace Community Survey Team (four squares colored with the asexual flag colors. The last one has a white tick over it).

White letters that say "Online ace communities" over a purple background and the logo of the Ace Community Survey Team (four squares colored with the asexual flag colors. The last one has a white tick over it).

Nearly half of ace respondents read or watched ace-related content or posted in an ace or asexual spectrum community on YouTube in the past year (45.5%), making it the most popular platform, followed by Tumblr (39.7%), Instagram (36.5%), Reddit (34.2%), and Discord (30.2%). Fanfic websites (29.0%), AVEN (22.2%), TikTok (19.6%), podcasts (16.7%), Facebook (15.5%), and Twitter (15.3%) were other popular platforms where ace respondents participated online. To a lesser extent, other platforms where ace respondents read or watched ace-related content or posted in an ace or asexual spectrum community in the past year were Pinterest (9.6%), blogs (8.0%), non-English online ace communities (7.7%), WhatsApp (6.3%), Twitch (3.0%), Mastodon or other Fediverse platforms (2.8%), Telegram (2.8%), Fetlife (1.4%), and Amino (0.9%).

Nearly half of ace respondents read or watched ace-related content or posted in an ace or asexual spectrum community on YouTube in the past year (45.5%), making it the most popular platform, followed by Tumblr (39.7%), Instagram (36.5%), Reddit (34.2%), and Discord (30.2%). Fanfic websites (29.0%), AVEN (22.2%), TikTok (19.6%), podcasts (16.7%), Facebook (15.5%), and Twitter (15.3%) were other popular platforms where ace respondents participated online. To a lesser extent, other platforms where ace respondents read or watched ace-related content or posted in an ace or asexual spectrum community in the past year were Pinterest (9.6%), blogs (8.0%), non-English online ace communities (7.7%), WhatsApp (6.3%), Twitch (3.0%), Mastodon or other Fediverse platforms (2.8%), Telegram (2.8%), Fetlife (1.4%), and Amino (0.9%).

As part of our 2024 survey, we asked our respondents about their experience in online ace communities.

The full report and the most recent translations are available in our bio.

#asexual #asexuality #ace #aro #aromanticism #acecommunitysurvey #demisexual #demisexuality #graysexual #graysexuality

08.03.2026 08:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Would I Press a Magic Button To Stop Being Asexual? Happiness and contentment with being who we are

If you were to ask me if I’d be fine with never having sex or being in a relationship for the rest of my life…? Yes β€” that’s exactly what I want.
buff.ly/Vu2GVbY

#LGBTQ #Identity #Asexual #BeingYourself

08.03.2026 14:07 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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When you subscribe to Roguish Goblin Stories, you step into a world where you see yourself on stage, page & screen, & know you’re gonna be okay.

Join RGS to access exclusive queer theatre performances, original trans & aspec stories, & a streaming library built by and for us.

#queertheatre

08.03.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

15 asexual and aromantic paranormal stories have been put together for this anthology.

We wanna bring it to life and for that we need your help!

If you like cryptids, demons, werewolves, ghosts and so much more, you know what to do πŸŒŽπŸ“šπŸ’™

07.03.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a picture of a child driving a red car with the words let 's go Alt: a picture of a child driving a red car with the words 'let's go'

We're live!

Our campaign to fund 'Phantasms & Phenomena: An Aspec Paranormal Anthology' is now LIVE on Kickstarter!

We've got chock full of demons, werewolves, ghosts, and cryptids written through an aspec lens ready for you, so let's bring it to life

πŸŒˆπŸ“šπŸ–€

07.03.2026 22:20 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
A promo graphic announcing the stream schedule for Tyeewhyee for the Week of Mar 8, 2026. In the top left hand side is a picture of Tyeewhyee with a light purple circle around it. They are wearing a green fleece with a white shirt visible underneath. Beside this, in purple text, with a black outline, read the words "Schedule for the week of Mar 8", and underneath are the words "All times EST (UTC-5). Underneath is text which reads: "1UP Gaming Festival Raid Train, Sunday, March 8 at 9:30am" in green font, with a black outline. Beside it is the Pokopia style logo for the 1UP Gaming Festival. Below this, is text which reads:"1UP Gaming Festival Raid Train, Thursday, March 12 at 12:30pm" in green font, with a black outline. Beside it is the Pokopia style logo for the 1UP Gaming Festival. At the bottom is the Trans Empowerment Project logo, with text beside it, in green font, with a black outline which reads: "TEP Fundraiser and Affiliate Anniversary, Saturday, March 14 at 9:00am. In the background is a pixelated version of the Crown Tundra landscape is visible, with a dead, leafless tree and snowcapped mountains in behind.

A promo graphic announcing the stream schedule for Tyeewhyee for the Week of Mar 8, 2026. In the top left hand side is a picture of Tyeewhyee with a light purple circle around it. They are wearing a green fleece with a white shirt visible underneath. Beside this, in purple text, with a black outline, read the words "Schedule for the week of Mar 8", and underneath are the words "All times EST (UTC-5). Underneath is text which reads: "1UP Gaming Festival Raid Train, Sunday, March 8 at 9:30am" in green font, with a black outline. Beside it is the Pokopia style logo for the 1UP Gaming Festival. Below this, is text which reads:"1UP Gaming Festival Raid Train, Thursday, March 12 at 12:30pm" in green font, with a black outline. Beside it is the Pokopia style logo for the 1UP Gaming Festival. At the bottom is the Trans Empowerment Project logo, with text beside it, in green font, with a black outline which reads: "TEP Fundraiser and Affiliate Anniversary, Saturday, March 14 at 9:00am. In the background is a pixelated version of the Crown Tundra landscape is visible, with a dead, leafless tree and snowcapped mountains in behind.

The next week is a busy one! Join us for the 1UP Gaming Festival on Sunday morning, and on Thursday afternoon as we play through a PokΓ©mon Heart Gold Randomizer nuzlocke!! Then we celebrating my Affiliate Anniversary on Saturday starting at 9am EDT by fundraising for the Trans Empowerment Project!!!

07.03.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

curious how i, an asexual trans woman, are a pervert lol

06.03.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Last call for Ace & Cakes 🍰

We’re decorating cupcakes and diving into a conversation about asexuality, aromanticism, and the spectrum of attraction tomorrow from 2–4pm.

go.queerlective.com/ace-cake

07.03.2026 13:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming soon: Phantasms & Phenomena: An Aspec Paranormal Anthology Presenting 'Phantasms & Phenomena', an upcoming collection of aromantic and asexual paranormal short stories

www.kickstarter.com/projects/meg...

06.03.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Some ace thoughts from your friendly neighborhood asexual: a 🧡1/

05.03.2026 04:25 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

I think people really underestimate just how many people are asexual, and maybe a lot of people don't realize they are. Through my experience ive learned that a very large part of my fanbase is asexual. In fact, respectfully, asexual people tend to be some of the biggest supporters of NSFW art.

06.03.2026 13:24 πŸ‘ 506 πŸ” 95 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 4
An orange leafy background with a blue thread of wool passing over it, as well as the occasional autumn leaves. In the centre is the cover for Common Bonds 2 (two friends knitting a sweater within a frame of autumnal leaves). The image says describes this book as β€œan aromantic SFF anthology” that is coming on March 26, 2026

An orange leafy background with a blue thread of wool passing over it, as well as the occasional autumn leaves. In the centre is the cover for Common Bonds 2 (two friends knitting a sweater within a frame of autumnal leaves). The image says describes this book as β€œan aromantic SFF anthology” that is coming on March 26, 2026

COMMON BONDS lovers, you can get even more of the good stuff. An entire anthology of short stories and poems that have:
πŸ’š science fiction and fantasy
πŸ’š aromantic MCs
πŸ’š a focus on platonic relationships!

Coming March 26, 2026 : buy.bookfunnel.com/yilbsiz3a6

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05.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

β€œThe study has some limitations, including the fact that the researchers could not distinguish between these specific romantic sub-identities in their data.”

All of this but what use is aromantic labelling if it’s not defined? Is it not more useful to think in terms of partnering/non-partnering?

05.03.2026 20:27 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cupcakes and community? Say less!

We’re decorating cupcakes and diving into a conversation about asexuality, aromanticism, and the spectrum of attraction tomorrow from 2–4pm.

Spots are limited. go.queerlective.com/ace-cake

05.03.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Asexual women tend to prioritize different traits in a partner compared to heterosexual women A recent paper in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests asexual women tend to prioritize emotional closeness over sexual experience in partners. This provides evidence that human relationship goals...

www.psypost.org/asexual-wome...

05.03.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Announcement graphic for Tyeewhyee's Affiliate Anniversary Charity Fundraiser for the Trans Empowerment Project. At the top is the Trans Empowerment Project (TEP) logo in block lettering, and below it reads "Affiliate Anniversary Charity Fundraiser Benefitting the TEP". There is a picture of Tyeewhyee, a white settler individual with brown hair. They are wearing a green fleece with a white shirt visible underneath, and are seated against an off white wall. Beside their picture is text which reads "Free giveaway for stream for" and the On-Together game logo. Below Tyee's picture there is information about the cost of bean boozled ($5 donations), as well as the date, time and location of the stream: Sat Mar 14th at 9am Eastern Daylight Time, on https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee. At the bottom is a cartoon teddy bear with the TEP button logo, and the TEP's "We ALL Deserve To Thrive" Logo.

Announcement graphic for Tyeewhyee's Affiliate Anniversary Charity Fundraiser for the Trans Empowerment Project. At the top is the Trans Empowerment Project (TEP) logo in block lettering, and below it reads "Affiliate Anniversary Charity Fundraiser Benefitting the TEP". There is a picture of Tyeewhyee, a white settler individual with brown hair. They are wearing a green fleece with a white shirt visible underneath, and are seated against an off white wall. Beside their picture is text which reads "Free giveaway for stream for" and the On-Together game logo. Below Tyee's picture there is information about the cost of bean boozled ($5 donations), as well as the date, time and location of the stream: Sat Mar 14th at 9am Eastern Daylight Time, on https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee. At the bottom is a cartoon teddy bear with the TEP button logo, and the TEP's "We ALL Deserve To Thrive" Logo.

Get ready for my 2026 Affiliate Anniversary Stream Charity Fundraiser benefitting the @transempowerment.org (TEP)! Join us at 9am Eastern on Sat March 14th as we giveaway a FREE copy of On-Together on stream! 300 Channel Points gets you a FREE entry! Each $1 donation gets you an additional entry!

04.03.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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At RGS, we know power comes from LOVE: self-love, community love, ancestors' love.Β 
That’s why we love telling stories that celebrate every facet of asexuality and aromanticism.
We are full of love, chaos, joy and surprises, just like anyone else. It’s time we got the spotlight.

04.03.2026 21:02 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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They’re a 10 butβ€¦βœ¨

My main characters definitely aren't perfect, but they might be perfect for YOU if you like:

🦊Fox demon bard x demon hunter
🌦️Devious sunshine x softhearted grump
❀️Slow burn romance
🌈Asexual spec MC
… and more!

@smoochpitig agent showcase coming soon!
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#amquerying

04.03.2026 20:21 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm looking to speak with people on the Asexual Spectrum for a report I'm writing. Please DM or email me at: sophiemolly.1986@gmail.com if you're interested in sharing your experience.

Anonymity assured.

04.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ—“οΈ March 3 is Sex Worker Rights Day (that’s today).

We’re highlighting workers and advocates fighting for dignity, safety, and human rights in their communities. Because sex worker rights are human rights, and this work happens 365 days a year. β˜‚οΈ

03.03.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
The banner for The Power of Pride Bundle 2026. It depicts a black cat taking a nap amongst an assorted pile of objects associated with projects that may be submitted into the bundle, including a pink game controller, a pencil and paper, a musical note, a 6-sided die, a book, and a black power fist. A rainbow sits behind the logo and cat.

The banner for The Power of Pride Bundle 2026. It depicts a black cat taking a nap amongst an assorted pile of objects associated with projects that may be submitted into the bundle, including a pink game controller, a pencil and paper, a musical note, a 6-sided die, a book, and a black power fist. A rainbow sits behind the logo and cat.

Calling all queer creators on itchio! The #PowerOfPride2026 Bundle is now open for submissions!

Digital games, physical games, books, zines, comics, assets & toolsβ€” we're accepting them all! NSFW OK! We want to work with you to share your projects.

itch.io/jam/power-of...

Tell your friends too!

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