Life without sex - what is asexuality?

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  • čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
  • It's estimated 1% of the global population is asexual, but Sky News data shows they are deeply misunderstood by wider society.
    Do asexual people have a sex drive? Do they fall in love and marry? What is asexuality? Over 75% of people don't know.
    Our reporter Charlie Bell speaks to four people who are redefining our misconceptions of this niche sexual orientation.
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Komentáře • 419

  • @Nikivevi
    @Nikivevi Před 5 lety +464

    I'll be honest, the title is a bit annoying. "Life without sex". It's without sexual attraction, it doesn't mean it's necessarily without sex. Seems a bit like the person who came up with it doesn't know the definition of asexual.

    • @starplatinumoraoraora
      @starplatinumoraoraora Před 5 lety +31

      Both tend to go hand to hand.
      But the title could also fit for abstinents and unvoluntary celibates, so yeah

    • @k.a.3614
      @k.a.3614 Před 5 lety +35

      Yep, that was the first thing I thought as well as I am asexual but I do have sex and have orgasms (I also have a weak libido but it is still there and I am in a relationship with a highly sexual person, which is fine for both of us and works out fine)

    • @nihilist2434
      @nihilist2434 Před 5 lety +4

      @The Bloodbender exactly

    • @liinliin7128
      @liinliin7128 Před 4 lety +5

      I thought exactly

    • @viv2568
      @viv2568 Před 4 lety +15

      Yeah the title is annoying, but from the perspective of the producers, who want a title that will grab attention, it seems to be a good title. But yeah, it still is an annoying title that doesn’t really represent the entire ace community.

  • @s.tagerius2514
    @s.tagerius2514 Před 5 lety +632

    Asexuality is definitely misunderstood greatly by society; there needs to be more representation of it in the media.

    • @israt10jahan
      @israt10jahan Před 5 lety +41

      I totally agree. The idea of a relationship has been portrait as only sexual like If partners are not having sex then they need counselling or we assume there's something wrong.

    • @AsexualiseMyAsexualLife
      @AsexualiseMyAsexualLife Před 5 lety +14

      So true, more and consistent. Can't wait for the Emmerdale Asexual character Liv storyline to really ramp up!

    • @starplatinumoraoraora
      @starplatinumoraoraora Před 4 lety +2

      Before i didn't care about visibility but know i'm for it, just to piss others off.

    • @IrishSuzyAM
      @IrishSuzyAM Před 4 lety +1

      @@israt10jahan as long as that person is happy that is the main thing :)

    • @marcozolo3536
      @marcozolo3536 Před 3 lety +1

      Or because they are irrelevant since they have already voluntarily erased themselves from the gene pool

  • @rhead1811
    @rhead1811 Před 5 lety +554

    So grateful that they showed a black woman in this. Most people hypersexualize black women’s bodies, and so those of us that identify as such are constantly told that we’re broken or our cultural identity gets called into question.

    • @bigeverlongnow
      @bigeverlongnow Před 5 lety +7

    • @professorrosenstock5026
      @professorrosenstock5026 Před 5 lety +13

      @Teddy James I only first met an ace white guy last year and even then he was a Russian Jew.

    • @purity_2428
      @purity_2428 Před 5 lety +24

      black males to im bullied because im ace

    • @happycurus
      @happycurus Před 5 lety

      Have I seen that there are black asexual women but there are also black asexual men?
      Sorry, maybe I know that this question is stupid, but it is only my curiosity 😅

    • @pmakiie262
      @pmakiie262 Před 4 lety +2

      Drux yes there are

  • @selexie
    @selexie Před 4 lety +176

    4:47 "Unlike Yasmin, they've chosen to pursue romance". How is it choice if she doesn't feel romantic attraction? What's this obsession with framing sexuality (and romance) as choices?

    • @Doleryn
      @Doleryn Před 3 lety +27

      The fact that he said that right after talking to her and her explaining was really frustrating, because it shows how the guy didn't even integrated the information. And after those interviews, I'm pretty sure he has forgot everything already.

    • @raybandizzle22
      @raybandizzle22 Před 2 měsíci

      For me, I don’t feel romantic attraction but I still plan on pursuing a romantic relationship. So it’s a choice to pursue romance or not pursue it, not a choice on the lack of attraction part.

  • @ExpiredxMilk
    @ExpiredxMilk Před 5 lety +260

    This was actually surprisingly tasteful (not something I can say for a lot of coverage on this topic). I'm both aromantic and asexual and it's nice to see this getting talked about more. I spent my entire life feeling like there was something wrong with me until I reached my mid twenties and stumbled across the term. I don't talk about it with people offline, but it's nice to have online spaces to share experiences.

    • @sttephanygamarra1124
      @sttephanygamarra1124 Před 5 lety +20

      Likewise, feels good to know there are other felow aromantic asexual, unfortunately there's not even one good representation without the common bs stereotype of being: socially awkward, in the antisocial spectrum, non binary, asperger, etc... this shows how "normal" we look and are.
      Oh and other stereotypes : being very spiritual/religious, suffered some sort of trauma, introvert, and the list goes on. I mean, fine if one fits into any of these categories but being asexual or aromantic *doesn't* mean one also has these traits.

    • @ukbtsarmy4725
      @ukbtsarmy4725 Před 5 lety +10

      I’m arospec Ace btw !!! 💜💚☺️✊🏼🙏🏼✨ and I loved this video !!!

    • @anitaknight3915
      @anitaknight3915 Před 5 lety +4

      @@sttephanygamarra1124 thank u so much for this thoughtful clarification and insightful explanation!! I'm glad I came across this as my friend just shared that he is asexual, so I wanted to understand & be informed while remaining supportive and not coming across as ignorant.

    • @buffooninator2000
      @buffooninator2000 Před 4 lety +6

      I figured out when I was 12 and started to finally accept it at 13, so yeah, I guess I was pretty young. I only came out at 15 after I was _positive_ I was ace and aro. The only reason I was so okay and open to it is because my sister had recently come out as pansexual, and I had asked why I had never liked anyone. I'm incredibly lucky and grateful that I had such an accepting family, and I hope more people are able to discover who they are earlier on in life and have such a good community around them! (sorry for this useless comment, just thought I'd say something)

    • @honestlycastle
      @honestlycastle Před rokem

      Same here. I always felt like I was broken until my mid-twenties until I discovered that other people are aro and/or ace.

  • @meepmoop945
    @meepmoop945 Před 5 lety +481

    Damn why are so many people upset about this? This video has such great representation and an in-depth explaination about Asexuality! It's awesome!

    • @AsexualiseMyAsexualLife
      @AsexualiseMyAsexualLife Před 5 lety +54

      It's great that both aromantic asexuals and romantic asexuals are covered xx

    • @charliefrazier5746
      @charliefrazier5746 Před 5 lety +12

      The fact is that there is nothing special or wrong with people being asexual/aromantic. There is no need to make such a big deal out of absolutely nothing.

    • @AmazingStoryDewd
      @AmazingStoryDewd Před 5 lety +9

      @@charliefrazier5746 if there was nothing different about them it would draw attention. So yeah they are different, but that doesn't mean that's bad.

    • @vapx0075
      @vapx0075 Před 4 lety +6

      ​@@charliefrazier5746 It's only because all the other groups have huge voices and are making such big deals over their kinds of nothing. It's like every ethnicity getting a vote and representation but yours. This is a fast changing social environment right now. It's got to settle down at some point (please) and before then, all the types need a voice so that it's fair for all of us in the long run.
      Other than that, yes, I freaking agree. Everyone is always on about sex. There is no need to make such a big deal out of absolutely nothing. It's a thing people do to breed.

    • @marcozolo3536
      @marcozolo3536 Před 3 lety

      @@charliefrazier5746 I agree so much I think they shouldn't have even needed to make a video about it

  • @HeavyMetalMomma
    @HeavyMetalMomma Před 5 lety +386

    I love that asexuality is being given a spotlight rather than people just calling asexual people weird or telling them they are missing something. And Yasmin rules!! 🖤❤️

  • @prageruwu69
    @prageruwu69 Před 5 lety +224

    any other aromantic asexuals here??? :0

  • @northerlyartemis
    @northerlyartemis Před 5 lety +255

    I do find how he keeps quizzing her about being a model while bring asexual quite annoying though. I love getting dressed up and feeling beautiful. I'm still asexual!

    • @unrepentantjaegerist7236
      @unrepentantjaegerist7236 Před 5 lety +23

      I may be wrong but I think he's confused by the fact that she umm oozes sexual energy, so to speak. It's not the fact that she's a model per se what puzzles him.
      It's almost like seeing an atheist wearing a cross-necklace, it's weird.

    • @k.a.3614
      @k.a.3614 Před 5 lety +36

      I am also asexual but I really like to dress up really sexy. And I enjoy watching sexy people, they just don't arouse me but I find it very beautiful. I also like to arouse my boyfriend with dressing sexy.

    • @reniho5965
      @reniho5965 Před 5 lety +8

      northerlyartemis yeah am also an asexual and I'm shy but I sometimes find handsome guys cute but not sexually attracted to any guy. So am single till now.

    • @NT-ne5se
      @NT-ne5se Před 4 lety +14

      often interviewers pretends not to know or understand something and asks questions as such to appeal and relate to the average viewer. they're asking the kind of questions any random person stumbling across this might.

    • @sruthinambiar2701
      @sruthinambiar2701 Před 4 lety +9

      I think he asked that because that is the question many people out there have who aren't asexual like us.

  • @mariatano2419
    @mariatano2419 Před 4 lety +77

    Me- a sex repulsed asexual.
    No one: Not a soul: That into with the chick moaning and then me going into a full body cringe and throwing my phone across the room: :,(

  • @nataliemae2356
    @nataliemae2356 Před 5 lety +188

    The 51 people who disliked this video are part of the percentage of people who don't understand what asexuality is.

    • @harlequindeer2142
      @harlequindeer2142 Před 5 lety +2

      jon smith fr like I don’t like seafood like some other people so let’s make a news story about it

    • @NickyTannock
      @NickyTannock Před 5 lety +41

      ​@@harlequindeer2142 In this case, Asexuality needs exposure because many Asexuals feel broken due to not knowing their orientation exists, or face erasure from other people who don't know about the orientation.

    • @dasnixblix4846
      @dasnixblix4846 Před 5 lety +20

      There are allosexual virgins and asexual people who aren´t virgins any more. Asexuals who had intercourse don´t "lie", as homosexuals who had heterosexual sex don´t "lie". Many people tried to appear "normal" and thus behaved in a heterosexual way. Homosexual and bisexual people, because they feared exposure and both legal and social consequences, asexuals because they didn´t know that their feelings were legitimate and that they didn´t have to try if they simply didn´t want to - or because they feared social consequences when falsely thought of as being homosexual. Many acted as if in order to "pass" as heterosexual. Many might still do so.

    • @professorrosenstock5026
      @professorrosenstock5026 Před 5 lety +9

      @Teddy James I have had sex with an ace person so that's not the case.

    • @kingskippy5880
      @kingskippy5880 Před 4 lety +5

      Teddy James people also get raped plus asexuals get a special thing called corrective rape

  • @tangruolan4523
    @tangruolan4523 Před 4 lety +63

    This could not be a worse representation of asexuality, as Yasmin Benoit has pointed out. Even the title “Life without Sex” - makes us sound celibate rather than being an actual sexual orientation

    • @cloudthief8918
      @cloudthief8918 Před 3 lety +7

      I'm here from Yasmin's videoabout how bad a documentary she was in was. It didn't seem that have bad intentions but it did misrepresent asexuality..

  • @insomniaaaaa4813
    @insomniaaaaa4813 Před 4 lety +54

    4:45 Romantic attraction is not a choice wtf... also "despite their asexuality" as if they're less worthy of love because of not having sexual attraction?

  • @rb5078
    @rb5078 Před 5 lety +80

    I wish that I had the word "asexual" to identify with when I was 18 (or 28 for that matter). I didn't even learn asexuality existed until my mid thirties.

    • @Cyberwar101
      @Cyberwar101 Před 4 lety +8

      I wish I knew that it could exist separate from romantic attraction before I got into my last relationship

  • @johnmichaelhall7348
    @johnmichaelhall7348 Před 5 lety +138

    Wonderful documentary, so glad to see a diverse group of humans each sharing their experiences. I identify as Aromantic Asexual, and am so glad to finally see a documentary on people like me

    • @AsexualiseMyAsexualLife
      @AsexualiseMyAsexualLife Před 5 lety +4

      I totally agree it was sonic to see the diversity x

    • @starplatinumoraoraora
      @starplatinumoraoraora Před 5 lety +6

      @@AsexualiseMyAsexualLife Sonic...the hedgehog ?

    • @AsexualiseMyAsexualLife
      @AsexualiseMyAsexualLife Před 5 lety +3

      @@starplatinumoraoraora Hi, that's so funny, I meant it was so nice to see the diversity. But it came out as sonic instead. But super sonic means brilliant, so I kept it as sonic.

    • @starplatinumoraoraora
      @starplatinumoraoraora Před 5 lety +3

      @@AsexualiseMyAsexualLife I knew that your intention was to say "so nice" instead of "sonic", i was just kidding XD

  • @stewinter-gray
    @stewinter-gray Před 5 lety +286

    Massive thanks to Sky News, Yasmin and Emi for allowing myself and my husband to be a part of this informative report to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma and ignorance associated with Asexuality. #thisiswhatasexuallookslike

    • @paulgilson2347
      @paulgilson2347 Před 4 lety

      making a something out of nothing really, I'm asexual but it's never been a problem.

    • @homesicknesswawa
      @homesicknesswawa Před 4 lety +5

      Your life is my goal hopefully i'll find someone

    • @dovee1
      @dovee1 Před 3 lety +20

      @@paulgilson2347 for others it is. I have come out to my parents and got told that my sexuality doesn't exist and that I'm not capable of making that decision. My friends have been almost raped because people labelled them as "hard to get," and wouldn't accept that they were ace.
      Don't even get me started on the LGBTQIA+ community denying that we're even in it. And most people don't even know what asexuality is or have large misconceptions about it. So yes, this does need to be publicised more. Due to the fact that there is little to no ace representation to show people who have been invalidated and erased that they are valid and not alone, this is necessary.

    • @elfsieben1450
      @elfsieben1450 Před 2 lety

      @@homesicknesswawa Good luck!

    • @elfsieben1450
      @elfsieben1450 Před 2 lety

      Thanks for sharing.

  • @maanasam6624
    @maanasam6624 Před 4 lety +66

    Me just scrolling down the comments and liking clever (non-aphobic) comments.

  • @chapachuu
    @chapachuu Před 5 lety +111

    The interviewer doesn't get how an asexual person can try on clothes and get their photo taken? Weird. But good job with the representation. Every little bit helps.

    • @garden2571
      @garden2571 Před 5 lety +16

      Yeah he was being weirdly condescending... Like of course a model can be introverted

    • @professorrosenstock5026
      @professorrosenstock5026 Před 5 lety

      @Flora Fauna Tell me it

    • @buffooninator2000
      @buffooninator2000 Před 4 lety +1

      I think he was only trying to understand asexuality/aromanticism

    • @ruki4585
      @ruki4585 Před 3 lety

      Yeah

    • @elfsieben1450
      @elfsieben1450 Před 2 lety +1

      @@garden2571 There are lots of common misconceptions and misunderstandings about introverts in the world. At least his question got her reply out into the public, that for her it's not about how many people see her but about how much time she can spend not being around people. So that's more or less a good definition right there.

  • @ZenithGamingVideos
    @ZenithGamingVideos Před 5 lety +74

    This was actually a really great video, really covers a lot of the topic well, without pushing any stereotypes really. As an asexual, seeing this sort of posititive representation in the media is so awesome!

  • @daboys1215
    @daboys1215 Před 5 lety +86

    Asexual, aromantic and free from couplehood of any kind. My peaceful life.

    • @unrepentantjaegerist7236
      @unrepentantjaegerist7236 Před 5 lety

      I'm sorry, I know this was probably not meant to be funny but it really is😂

    • @daboys1215
      @daboys1215 Před 5 lety +11

      @@unrepentantjaegerist7236 I'm not sure why it's funny but laughing is good.

    • @crystaldaniels1254
      @crystaldaniels1254 Před 5 lety +14

      Sounds like a good life to me 😊

    • @professorrosenstock5026
      @professorrosenstock5026 Před 5 lety +5

      I'm aromanic and I'm actually very happy about it.

    • @anitaknight3915
      @anitaknight3915 Před 5 lety

      @@daboys1215 can someone be just aromantic or just asexual or do they typically both go hand in hand? I know some people say they still have sex or have but are asexual, then would that just mean they aren't sexually attracted and feel no desire for their partners but have still had sex? My friend that said he identifies as this says he's interested in others romantically but not in sex at all feeling no sexual attraction. Just trying to understand ; ).

  • @northerlyartemis
    @northerlyartemis Před 5 lety +68

    I am asexual and a romantic. I like how we are bring presented here. They're showing us,as normal people, not freaks.

  • @RosalesDestiny
    @RosalesDestiny Před 3 lety +26

    how is it hard to understand that someone can wear revealing clothing and not have any sexual desire? I can understand that a majority would assume that a person dressing this way is sexual, but that does not equate to it. Anyways, I do appreciate the representation this video brings for aces, and I appreciate the aces speaking in this video, but I did not appreciate some of the interviewer's comments.

    • @elfsieben1450
      @elfsieben1450 Před 2 lety

      Not sure, just maybe he might have played devil's advocate in order to get her to address some common misconceptions.

  • @myth8065
    @myth8065 Před 5 lety +62

    This is very liberating. Never even knew there is a term for this. I do get attracted to people and have romantic feelings for people but nothing sexual. Wew! Thing is, I'm also an introvert. Makes me feel like an 'outsider' at times.

    • @markassko6426
      @markassko6426 Před 4 lety

      Im thinking that your speech represents the artist Jenny Yu on Instagram. Her art looks ace but not entirely aro.
      Have a nice day.

  • @selina5598
    @selina5598 Před 4 lety +21

    The asexuality spectrum is usually ignored, not known to exist or belittled, it's about time people were more educated on the matter

  • @alexsauerbach105
    @alexsauerbach105 Před 3 lety +14

    Even the thumbnail shows a misconception of asexuality. It's not about not having sex, it's about not experiencing sexual attraction towards other people! Everything else is totally individual.

  • @marydonegan5584
    @marydonegan5584 Před 5 lety +32

    'they've chosen to pursue romance, despite their asexuality"

    • @dovee1
      @dovee1 Před 4 lety +15

      Yeaah that sentence was badly worded.

  • @jomydonegan3863
    @jomydonegan3863 Před 5 lety +45

    It's so nice to see ace representation. I date an ace person (I'm allo) and I'm always trying my best to be a good ally to their community. Videos like this make me so happy to see ❤️

  • @paulgilson2347
    @paulgilson2347 Před 4 lety +25

    I'm 36 and have never felt the need to stick a part of me into another person. Apart from that I have great relationships with friends and family and have a happy fulfulling life so not doing too bad I suppose. I almost feel a little sorry for people that need other people constantly in their day to day lives.

  • @katie-rl7vh
    @katie-rl7vh Před 3 lety +17

    *life without sexual attraction

    • @__R__S__
      @__R__S__ Před 3 lety +2

      Many of us really don‘t have sex, though. 😄

  • @CookeeMonsterr
    @CookeeMonsterr Před 5 lety +47

    Having speaking to Thom and Steve personally and appearing in a podcast with them and watching Emi’s videos for a while now, this video really hit me on a personal level! Really great to see a video like this, love how positively and naturally asexuality is portrayed!

  • @CazOSX
    @CazOSX Před 4 lety +19

    I'm asexual and proud! I'm glad this documentary on asexuality exists. I hope more asexual awareness comes into the media. :)

  • @ace.and.dead222
    @ace.and.dead222 Před 4 lety +35

    I'm ace and proud ♠️💜

  • @jordanwhitlow9401
    @jordanwhitlow9401 Před 5 lety +59

    Wait Yasmin started #thisiswhatasexuallookslike one of the best hashtags ever! I participated in it and loved seeing all the posts.

  • @batmanfan20101
    @batmanfan20101 Před 5 lety +60

    Great representation! Thanks!

  • @shannonmiller3313
    @shannonmiller3313 Před 4 lety +20

    I cannot find any good asexual dating sites WHERE?

  • @aishwariyasweety2433
    @aishwariyasweety2433 Před 5 lety +19

    And talk about demisexuality too

  • @emilykapallen4979
    @emilykapallen4979 Před 3 lety +4

    Just because I don’t feel sexual attraction to other people doesn’t mean I can’t dress sexy.

  • @israt10jahan
    @israt10jahan Před 5 lety +23

    Asexual i pretty much like not having sex but want more romantic relationship.

  • @antha6906
    @antha6906 Před 4 lety +11

    I got nothing creative or clever to say. But I’m so thankful for some good representation, I really appreciate it, sky news

  • @ernestaupperlee1755
    @ernestaupperlee1755 Před 5 lety +26

    I love that this is being spoken about.

  • @lylehwong8786
    @lylehwong8786 Před 5 lety +41

    Stop treating humanity as a commodity. And Respect it instead. 👑

  • @jamiedannatt4577
    @jamiedannatt4577 Před 4 lety +10

    Wow, a decent documentary about asexuality. Unlike the BBC one.

  • @PulsarPuppy
    @PulsarPuppy Před 5 lety +27

    nice to see some ace and aro rep ♡

  • @LibertyMadison
    @LibertyMadison Před 4 lety +11

    I would love to find an asexual romantic vegan.

  • @mylife-23
    @mylife-23 Před 5 lety +25

    I'm panromantic asexual

  • @linkcell
    @linkcell Před 5 lety +2

    What is the Song at 0:19 ?

    • @Beeba10
      @Beeba10 Před 5 lety

      "Sexual" by Neiked 😊

  • @unknown_bitch6734
    @unknown_bitch6734 Před 3 lety +4

    Im currently not sure about my romantic attraction because I cant see myself being romantic with anybody (aromantic), but at the same time I sometimes to feel attracted to females in a way I cant describe (homoromantic or maybe Im just attracted to females aesthetically)... As for my sexuality, I identify as autochorissexual who do get aroused by sexual content but not actually want to engage in any sexual activities themselves...

  • @eli-pl6dq
    @eli-pl6dq Před 5 lety +4

    I don't know my sexuality...I sometimes want to love but I don't want to love...What type of sexuality am I?

  • @aaronkellyuk
    @aaronkellyuk Před 5 lety +16

    Video about asexuality. Sexual by Neiked in the background.

  • @mwanfwe
    @mwanfwe Před 3 lety +5

    Yasmin the model is EXACTLY who I want to be.

  • @marijoanaproductions7696
    @marijoanaproductions7696 Před 5 lety +4

    WHAT DATING APP OP please I'm lonely

    • @pmakiie262
      @pmakiie262 Před 4 lety +2

      MaRiJoana Productions "ACEapp The Social Network"

  • @dickiewongtk
    @dickiewongtk Před 3 lety +11

    Asexual, to me, is just normal.

  • @littlesailor1533
    @littlesailor1533 Před 4 lety +1

    I got so triggered at the table tennis part, he also tried to show him how to do in it and that was wrong too x.x

  • @drinkerofpaint
    @drinkerofpaint Před 4 lety +8

    Yaz has such nice teeth

  • @__R__S__
    @__R__S__ Před 3 lety +5

    It feels so liberating to watch this.

  • @pollysey6577
    @pollysey6577 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent

  • @charliefrazier5746
    @charliefrazier5746 Před 5 lety +29

    What I don't get is WHY is it anyone else's business what someone else's sexual preference is? If I choose to never have sex again in my life, which is what I'm on track to do, I don't feel that I have to explain it or apologize to anyone about it.

    • @ButiLao44
      @ButiLao44 Před 5 lety +58

      Because it is NOT about choosing not to have sex. Because that's exactly what people don't understand. Because a lot of people spend their whole lives with the belief that they need to be sexually attracted to good-looking people, that they need to have sex, especially in a marriage and that there is something wrong with them if that's not the case. Because people need to understand that asexuality exists and that it's normal.

  • @cearrose9747
    @cearrose9747 Před 5 lety +5

    Honestly not a bad video

  • @Ridwan_Ali2
    @Ridwan_Ali2 Před 3 lety +3

    We just don’t like sex

  • @user-mt2co8ip4u
    @user-mt2co8ip4u Před 2 lety

    Interesting video. It was interesting noting the comments about how asexuality doesn't necessarily mean a life without sex (celibacy). I'm sort of the shadow of asexuality, in that I do experience sexual attraction but am celibate.

  • @dylanblack3279
    @dylanblack3279 Před 3 lety +2

    The problem with sexuality is that there are so many sociopolitical entanglements imo.

    • @elfsieben1450
      @elfsieben1450 Před 2 lety +1

      There are sociopolitical entanglements with literally everything. People just love politicising and policing.

    • @chickengaming4344
      @chickengaming4344 Před 2 lety +1

      that aint a promblem sexuality. it is a promblem with politics.

  • @activismhumanitarian
    @activismhumanitarian Před 5 lety +10

    Interesting. Very compelling. I find it informative and also indegenous. I mean, we all at some point will get used to owning ourselves through what we choose to do with our bodies. I'm awaiting to hear from people who do not identify as neither of any sexualities that we have so far.

    • @elfsieben1450
      @elfsieben1450 Před 2 lety

      We certainly have body builders and the make-up scene already.

  • @lolxxgirl10
    @lolxxgirl10 Před 5 lety +61

    Wow! So interesting to find out about other people’s way of life, and really understanding what asexuality is ! Amazing work sky news, want to see more of this ! 2019= more diverse content from sky news !!

    • @karmstrong6566
      @karmstrong6566 Před 4 lety +7

      Hey, as an asexual my self, I just wanna say thanks for leaving a kind comment!

  • @pollysey6577
    @pollysey6577 Před 3 lety +3

    I’ve never met someone IRL who knew what each letter stands for in LGBTQIA+

  • @romanov3937
    @romanov3937 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I don't get why people dunk on Asexuals, let them exist, geez.

  • @PossibleParis777
    @PossibleParis777 Před 3 lety +2

    I know my ace girlfriend is out there.

  • @Ridwan_Ali2
    @Ridwan_Ali2 Před 3 lety +4

    I need meet more asexuals

    • @xen-reji
      @xen-reji Před 3 lety +2

      I'm aroace~ :D

    • @Ridwan_Ali2
      @Ridwan_Ali2 Před 3 lety +1

      @@xen-reji what’s that lol

    • @xen-reji
      @xen-reji Před 3 lety +4

      @@Ridwan_Ali2
      Aromantic asexual
      Aromantic: little to no romantic attraction
      Asexual: little to no sexual attraction

  • @schwarzeseis4031
    @schwarzeseis4031 Před 3 lety +2

    tasty, tasty Irony, that during this vido, of all videos, I have an ad that tells me how to become the new God-Emperor of Tindr/Tinder/Tindre...whatever...

  • @nguyenanh-ki9sr
    @nguyenanh-ki9sr Před 4 měsíci

    ❤❤❤👍👍👍

  • @ragilgamid2400
    @ragilgamid2400 Před 5 lety +28

    I need friends

  • @furkancankaya2233
    @furkancankaya2233 Před 4 lety +2

    I wish Im asexual because my sexual desires changes every aspect of meaning. I wonder how is life without sexual desires?

    • @mariatano2419
      @mariatano2419 Před 4 lety +12

      Pre chill. For most anyway.. some ppl really struggle with it cause a lot of ppl don’t want to be in a relationship without sex :/

    • @lonelyfroggy5787
      @lonelyfroggy5787 Před 3 lety +10

      Besides the Constant amount of people questioning your identity and the rape threats it’s pretty chill.

    • @froggiepie
      @froggiepie Před 3 lety +1

      i'm very very extremly asexual and everything sexual confuses/repulses me so living in a sexually dominated world is pretty annoying but otherwise pretty nice i just vibe

  • @happycurus
    @happycurus Před 5 lety +2

    Have I seen that there are black asexual women but there are also black asexual men?
    Sorry, maybe I know that this question is stupid, but it is only my curiosity 😅

    • @theviewer6889
      @theviewer6889 Před 5 lety +20

      All sexualities are regardless of race, gender, etc.

    • @mariatano2419
      @mariatano2419 Před 4 lety +7

      Gender and the colour of ppls skin doesn’t play a role in sexuality :)

    • @froggiepie
      @froggiepie Před 3 lety +2

      yeah duh?

  • @michelleb831
    @michelleb831 Před 4 lety +1

    I have so mant questions... ima just go an ask google.

  • @seelamrevanth9425
    @seelamrevanth9425 Před 5 lety +6

    My social life is good uhh I'm an introvert

    • @theviewer6889
      @theviewer6889 Před 5 lety +29

      Yeah, introverted people can have perfectly healthy social lives.

  • @hiimdanii
    @hiimdanii Před 5 lety +10

    Pretend i said something funny

    • @gurudeclan
      @gurudeclan Před 5 lety +1

      MRbeasto123 LMAO 😂 savage

    • @molly19144
      @molly19144 Před 4 lety +1

      MRbeasto123 this deserves more attention

    • @winteralf7300
      @winteralf7300 Před 3 lety +1

      omg your the most funniest person on the planet

  • @infinityseagull3752
    @infinityseagull3752 Před 5 lety +9

    lol 69 downvotes

  • @catguy00
    @catguy00 Před 5 lety +11

    God I wish I was asexual. Life would be so much easier.

    • @professorrosenstock5026
      @professorrosenstock5026 Před 5 lety +12

      So so, I'm Aromanic and still deal with a lot of crap with relationships but platonically.

    • @CALLMEMONDAY_
      @CALLMEMONDAY_ Před 5 lety +10

      Actually it’s annoying but ok cool 😂

    • @antha6906
      @antha6906 Před 4 lety +5

      It probably makes it harder, how on earth would it make it easier

    • @justme8841
      @justme8841 Před 4 lety

      nah, not for me, sex is great, lust is just annoying, yes sex without lust only with love ;)

    • @dovee1
      @dovee1 Před 4 lety +9

      Nope. Nope nope. Nopety nope. It may seem easier from one standpoint but the invalidation, erasure and exclusion then brings it down.

  • @jorgeabuauad
    @jorgeabuauad Před 5 lety

    Satanic Crowley demonic hexagram

  • @katherine3486
    @katherine3486 Před 5 lety +3

    If Emma stopped saying "like" her sentences would be very short.

    • @ryanwinter1562
      @ryanwinter1562 Před 5 lety +10

      Emi*

    • @pipmuir5377
      @pipmuir5377 Před 4 lety +1

      I didn't notice it until I read this comment

    • @sarahjr999
      @sarahjr999 Před 4 lety +3

      Irrelevant. Need to respect what people say, not waste time pointing out the fillers they use when saying it.

  • @mrwideboy
    @mrwideboy Před 5 lety +2

    Yes speak to my wife.

  • @divergentthg7925
    @divergentthg7925 Před 5 lety +6

    So it sounds like either these people brain is wired a certain way to have them to be asexual. Or just haven't experienced the Big O yet and especially in a very good way. Furthermore, I seem to be in a similar category of being like asexual but mainly due to bad relationships and Society is too messed up to want to be close to someone again. Much as I still would like to, if I ever do it would only be more like a one-night-stand kind of thing instead of trying to be romantically involved anymore

    • @NinjaOrangeVideos
      @NinjaOrangeVideos Před 5 lety +46

      In a way perhaps, but it's more a case of they, on a fundamental level, are this orientation.
      Just like a person might be homosexual or heterosexual, their brains aren't "wired differently". They're just attracted to different people.

    • @Rajonas007
      @Rajonas007 Před 5 lety

      Basically, it`s virgins or someone who had bad first experiences, that`s most of them, rest have other reasons. It`s good that more people understand it, but it`s nothing to be proud of too, it`s just a preference.

    • @marellastone1229
      @marellastone1229 Před 5 lety +59

      @@Rajonas007 It's not a preference, it's a sexual orientation

    • @starplatinumoraoraora
      @starplatinumoraoraora Před 5 lety +8

      There are even major differences between asexuals, or at least those who claim to be asexual.
      That's why we are individuals.

    • @karmstrong6566
      @karmstrong6566 Před 4 lety +10

      We don't feel sexual attraction

  • @Rajonas007
    @Rajonas007 Před 5 lety +1

    Gross misrepresentation

    • @rabidraccoon73
      @rabidraccoon73 Před 5 lety +29

      How so? I thought they covered it pretty well.

    • @theviewer6889
      @theviewer6889 Před 5 lety +6

      Elaborate?

    • @SweeterGull
      @SweeterGull Před 5 lety +8

      The Viewer he can’t cause he doesn’t know what he is talking about

  • @juliusseesaw5450
    @juliusseesaw5450 Před 5 lety +2

    At least not funded by license payers

    • @NickyTannock
      @NickyTannock Před 5 lety +17

      That comment is exactly why Asexuality needs more exposure.

    • @Scottland89
      @Scottland89 Před 5 lety +10

      BBC have done some asexual coverage, so don't worry, education in the larger world is being funded by the license payers too!

    • @dovee1
      @dovee1 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Scottland89 oh god we don't talk about that. It was... Certainly a try. But I'm happy they at least used license payer's money for it. It shows that they would invest in it.

    • @Scottland89
      @Scottland89 Před 3 lety

      @@dovee1 I know there was a questionable thing on tv, but heard a few better bbc radio\bbc podcasts that talked about asexuality and think a couple of decent articles on bbc.com were done too

    • @dovee1
      @dovee1 Před 3 lety

      @@Scottland89 Thanks for making me aware of those! I'll be sure to check them out.

  • @SanAntonioSlim
    @SanAntonioSlim Před 5 lety +7

    I truly hope none of these people have sex or utilize in vitro fertilization.

    • @Rajonas007
      @Rajonas007 Před 5 lety +16

      adopting is still spreading!

    • @s.a.8548
      @s.a.8548 Před 5 lety +31

      Good news buddy they won't. That's literally what sex repulsed means.

    • @NickyTannock
      @NickyTannock Před 5 lety +20

      Why is that your hope?

    • @aoskxslsl7685
      @aoskxslsl7685 Před 5 lety +22

      @@s.a.8548 not all asexuals are sex repulsed so

    • @s.a.8548
      @s.a.8548 Před 5 lety +2

      @@aoskxslsl7685 I'm well aware so

  • @PlainAwsome
    @PlainAwsome Před 5 lety +2

    Was tying to give it a shot till 6:36 - Then it just debunked itself...

    • @meepmoop945
      @meepmoop945 Před 5 lety +55

      How did that debunk anything? Asexuals still have hormones, but just do not feel sexual attraction to anyone. Bisexual people do not have more hormones or by default a higher sex drive than a straight person. Asexuals just do not feel like anyone is hot and do not feel like having sex with anyone. They might still want to masturbate but 1. That's not all Asexuals and 2. They just don't masturbate to a fantasy or whatever, just to the feeling.

    • @PlainAwsome
      @PlainAwsome Před 5 lety +1

      @@meepmoop945 Well that's just it. Masturbation is in itself a sexual act. It would be a whole other thing if they just ejaculated as a natural reflex once in a while, like for example some people do when they are nervous, but the feeling itself is sexual in nature which contradicts the whole asexual thing.

    • @meepmoop945
      @meepmoop945 Před 5 lety +62

      @@PlainAwsome Asexuality is defined by not feeling sexual ATTRACTION. Your comment still doesn't debunk anything.

    • @belladan
      @belladan Před 5 lety +45

      PlainAwsome Attraction isn’t action (and vice versa).
      It’s not like asexual people stop being human for some reason and don’t have a sex drive (although some have it really low or pretty non-existent but it’s not a rule; and I must add, there’s nothing wrong with it). Attraction is wanting to have sex with this particular (!) person whereas aces who have a higher sex-drive just generally feel the need to do it, not with somebody specifically.

    • @PlainAwsome
      @PlainAwsome Před 5 lety

      @@belladan Did i say something was wrong with it? I'm just contemplating the purpose of imlementing a whole category for people who have a low or nonexsistant sex drive. Especially as it intersects with all other categories which are defined more clearly.

  • @gomes3776
    @gomes3776 Před 5 lety +2

    After 5 mins a lost interest

    • @dovee1
      @dovee1 Před 3 lety +15

      After about 2 seconds I lost interest in your comment.

  • @josstrebe6302
    @josstrebe6302 Před 5 lety +1

    Sounds like a disturbance

    • @theviewer6889
      @theviewer6889 Před 5 lety +33

      Nope.

    • @viv2568
      @viv2568 Před 4 lety +67

      Yes, a disturbance in the force. Asexuals are all secretly Jedi. The representation is causing the force to grow stronger. Soon the will be a full on ace-spec Jedi uprising. No aphobes are safe!

    • @maanasam6624
      @maanasam6624 Před 4 lety +11

      @@viv2568 I love this comment so much, my sides hurt.

    • @starplatinumoraoraora
      @starplatinumoraoraora Před 4 lety +7

      @@viv2568 Being a jedi sounds a bit boring to me, but i wouldn't mind using the force and a lightsaber (a purple one by preference, like Windu).

    • @winteralf7300
      @winteralf7300 Před 3 lety

      @@viv2568 i was literally about to send this lol

  • @gurudeclan
    @gurudeclan Před 5 lety +2

    The two "asexual" people I know had troubled childhoods that left them with huge hangups around sex.

    • @leahlollipopcos
      @leahlollipopcos Před 5 lety +45

      @@Scottland89 Yeah I know many non asexuals who have had sexual trauma etc. and many asexuals who have not had sexual trauma etc.

    • @starplatinumoraoraora
      @starplatinumoraoraora Před 5 lety +7

      At least asexuals don't use sex to hide their insecurities

    • @Cyberwar101
      @Cyberwar101 Před 4 lety +13

      Stable childhood with no trauma to speak of. Never felt the desire to have sex except for the idea that it was expected that I should want it.
      People can definitely be turned off sex, but about 1% of people genuinely never develop any desire to engage in sex.

    • @wanderingkernel5002
      @wanderingkernel5002 Před 4 lety +19

      I'm Asexual, had a completely normal childhood, just was never interested in having sex, and still am not now.

    • @hannah_rose6580
      @hannah_rose6580 Před 4 lety +9

      Nah mate I'm asexual and I had a normal childhood

  • @propacollector3499
    @propacollector3499 Před 5 lety +1

    i think things are geting over the top

    • @Doobieshoobie
      @Doobieshoobie Před 5 lety +50

      Asexuality is valid. it's not celibacy. It's not people trying to be special. It's just people who aren't sexually attracted to people. Some asexuals are only romantically attracted to people, some aren't attracted to people at all. Some only become sexually attracted once they've been with someone for a long time

    • @theviewer6889
      @theviewer6889 Před 5 lety +50

      Someone doesn't want to do something and just wants to be respected? How dare they, they're taking this way to far!

    • @dovee1
      @dovee1 Před 4 lety +4

      We can believe in the fear of long words but not someone not wanting sexually intimate contact.

    • @winteralf7300
      @winteralf7300 Před 3 lety +3

      leave me and my 70 billion friends alone!

  • @RahubaatNeteru
    @RahubaatNeteru Před 5 lety +7

    Liars

    • @Gothildawn
      @Gothildawn Před 5 lety +82

      Nope it's all true. Me included

    • @s.a.8548
      @s.a.8548 Před 5 lety +45

      Yeah because this is such a fun thing to lie about. "I can't enjoy sex" Wow how coooool...

    • @WildeKylee
      @WildeKylee Před 5 lety +29

      @@s.a.8548 We can enjoy sex. We just don't experience sexual attraction.

    • @yavaveray9859
      @yavaveray9859 Před 5 lety +20

      @Below The Horizon mate sometimes I wish I was lying but honestly it'd be a pretty stupid thing to lie about

    • @starplatinumoraoraora
      @starplatinumoraoraora Před 5 lety +17

      What's the point of lying about it ?

  • @paddymuppy
    @paddymuppy Před 5 lety +1

    They need to take some ecstasy. That will get the juices running.

    • @WildeKylee
      @WildeKylee Před 5 lety +61

      Libido is not the same as sexual attraction.

    • @starplatinumoraoraora
      @starplatinumoraoraora Před 5 lety +15

      That's why i don't like sexuals, they are like junkies.

    • @theviewer6889
      @theviewer6889 Před 5 lety +12

      Is that honestly how straight people get off, just shoot themselves up with God knows what?

    • @starplatinumoraoraora
      @starplatinumoraoraora Před 5 lety +7

      @@theviewer6889 especially when the first meaning of "straight" as a person was to stay away from drugs.
      That's ironical.

  • @peepfan1436
    @peepfan1436 Před 5 lety +1

    Any asexual get there bloods checked? sounds like low testosterone, this would happen to bodybuilders when they come off roids, they have no sexual desire for a period

    • @Champ0222
      @Champ0222 Před 5 lety +34

      Plenty of asexuals have been checked and found as without any physical issues. It’s naturally their sexual orientation

    • @josstrebe6302
      @josstrebe6302 Před 5 lety

      sounds like a disturbance

    • @darkshadowstorm7056
      @darkshadowstorm7056 Před 4 lety +3

      @@josstrebe6302 Think of it like this. Alot of people like jalapenos but not everyone likes jalapenos.

    • @terrorist_nousagi8747
      @terrorist_nousagi8747 Před rokem +1

      Checked, still no sexual attraction. I Feel romantic attraction tho

  • @amijack421
    @amijack421 Před 5 lety +5

    If she meets the right man, her asexuality will be an issue of the past,

    • @blanibella9982
      @blanibella9982 Před 5 lety +109

      I'm sorry, that is straight up bullshit. It's not celibacy, people do not force themselves no to engage in sexual activity. In fact, it means a purer kind of love since aces don't just look for a good shag, and don't break up relationships because of something that insignificant.

    • @amijack421
      @amijack421 Před 5 lety +1

      @@blanibella9982 Indeed, every story is different , I used to be asexual, until i found a friendship first, which graduated into love with sexual chemistry into the mix, i didnt plan this out that way, but it happened to me, later on in life Thats all, I wasnt looking for love or sex, but if the chemistry is right,it can happen,

    • @kaymaybeokay
      @kaymaybeokay Před 5 lety +53

      @@amijack421 That is known as demisexuality, where attraction come after knowing a person

    • @CALLMEMONDAY_
      @CALLMEMONDAY_ Před 5 lety +6

      Ami Kong 😂 sir try again

    • @leahgachaproductions
      @leahgachaproductions Před 4 lety +9

      @@amijack421 Um even if she wasn't ase/aro, who's to say that she would be attracted to men😑🙄

  • @christopher6426
    @christopher6426 Před 5 lety +1

    Bullllllshhhhiiittttt

  • @danturnerguitar
    @danturnerguitar Před 5 lety

    The special ones