CNN

Study: One in 100 adults asexual

Thursday, October 14, 2004 Posted: 11:34 AM EDT (1534 GMT)

LONDON, England (CNN) -- About one percent of adults have absolutely no interest in sex, according to a new study, and that distinction is becoming one of pride among many asexuals.

The new study was conducted by Anthony Bogaert, a psychologist and human sexuality expert at Brock University in St. Catherines, Ontario.

It was published in the latest issue of The Journal of Sex Research and is the focus of a report in this Saturday's issue of New Scientist.

Bogaert's analysis looked at responses to another study in Britain, published in 1994. That study was based on interviews of 18,000 people about their sexual practices.

It offered respondent a list of options. One read: "I have never felt sexually attracted to anyone at all." One percent said they agreed with the statement.

That response level is close to the percentage of gay people in the population, which is around three percent, the New Scientist report says.

New Scientist says such studies offer insights into sexuality, the results remain controversial. "The closest we have got to understanding human asexuals comes from studies -- mostly surveys - of people who report not have sex," it says.

A 1994 survey, published by The University of Chicago Press, found that 13 percent of 3,500 respondents had no sex in the past year. Forty percent of those people said they were extremely happy or very happy with their lives.

"If asexuality is indeed a form of sexual orientation, perhaps it will not be long before the issue of 'A' pride starts attracting more attention," New Scientist says.

Activists have already started campaigning to promote awareness and acceptance of asexuality, it reports.

The Asexual Visibility and Education Network has an online store that sell items promoting awareness and acceptance on asexuality.

Among the items is a T-shirt with the slogan, "Asexuality: it's not just for amoebas anymore."

that's actually really, really interesting...I hope that they do more research on it.

Is that possible?

:rofl:

:eek:

Originally posted by Brent88
Is that possible?

:rofl:

:eek: Apparently :)

The only thing I don't understand is the need for Asexual pride. I mean, it's not like anybody can use the bible to prove that it's a sin. They're just being naturally celibate, you know, like all those priests are supposed to be.

You make a good point, they surely arent being discriminated against.

Originally posted by ThirteenInchEscape
You make a good point, they surely arent being discriminated against. Stanley Roper sure gets hell for it.

Roper had a sex drive, Mrs. Roper just didnt stimulate it.

Maybe that's me....I can't seem to ever get any. :o I'd be nice, but it's not really a priority in my life.

Originally posted by Czas na Zywiec
Maybe that's me....I can't seem to ever get any. :o I'd be nice, but it's not really a priority in my life.

Haha, if you actually want some, you can't use the asexual cover.

That's why I'd like to know more about the people who were interviewed. It may just be that they do have some degree of sexual desire, which they're denying either due to psychological trauma, age, religion or just bad luck in finding anybody to do it with. I'm not saying asexualism isn't possible - I just think it would be hard to determine.

Whoaaaaaaaa that's interesting :lol: Odd.

go 1% of adults. people who flaunt their obsessions with sex make such idiots of themselves.

Only 3% are gay? Seems like more. Maybe the 96% straight people are just quieter about it.

Anyway, if people can be gay, they can be neither. And go them...I'd rather hang with them than someone who only thinks about sex and the fact that they'll die without it. If you believe that...then please do. Spare me.

That's interesting.

That's really not surprising.

Every girl I'm attracted to has no interest in sex.

;)

i think i might be asexual.

i think i might be asexual.

Very interesting.

Is that possible?

:rofl:

:eek:

Yes I guess It is,have no interest in it!!

Im more interested in hugging and kissing,thats all to be quite frank!

I'm Asexual and Aromantic too meaning I don't want to date anyone ..... :)

I suspect that sometimes people claiming to have no interest in sex, are using that as a smokescreen for when there just isn't anyone around at the moment who they'd care to have sex with.

Sorta like when the new hot babe in the office tells everyone she's a lesbian, just to discourage the wolf pack sort of thing.

Then, there is the other side of that coin, ...someone might be so fat and/or unhygienic that no one wants to be with them, so they claim to be disinterested as a cover story. (sour grapes, basically)

Ya that probably happens alot :(

I suspect that sometimes people claiming to have no interest in sex, are using that as a smokescreen for when there just isn't anyone around at the moment who they'd care to have sex with.

Sorta like when the new hot babe in the office tells everyone she's a lesbian, just to discourage the wolf pack sort of thing.

Technically, instead of claiming she's a Lesbian, she could just tell the truth and point out hitting on her could result in People losing their jobs for sexual harassment... That oughta keep the "Wolf Pack," from hitting on her.

she could just tell the truth and point out hitting on her could result in People losing their jobs for sexual harassment... .

Yeah, but that creates an adversarial relationship. "touch me and you'll lose your job" that sort of thing. Which while I am sure that would be the preferred method of many misanthropes who relish in creating as big a wake as possible, it can backfire by causing a loss of opportunities from possible sources of gain, as men withdraw from "old iron sides" if you get the comparison.

Whereas claiming to be a bird of a different feather accomplishes the same goal, without all the sharp edges.

Yeah, but that creates an adversarial relationship. "touch me and you'll lose your job" that sort of thing. Which while I am sure that would be the preferred method of many misanthropes who relish in creating as big a wake as possible, it can backfire by causing a loss of opportunities from possible sources of gain, as men withdraw from "old iron sides" if you get the comparison.

Whereas claiming to be a bird of a different feather accomplishes the same goal, without all the sharp edges.

But if she's not a Lesbian, it might be awkward if she is at say a Mall on her day off, and caught by Co-workers making out with her male Boyfriend.

Some people seem to thrive on being a porcupine I guess, just bristling with sharp edges hoping to make those around them "pay their respects"...I'm not one of those. If I can get someone to go along with what I want, and have them think it was their idea, I think that is better than imposing my will on them and giving them no other option than to comply.

Hopefully you can see the parallel.

I dunno if I'm asexual...I do want sex to have a child...I need a lady first.

It's even in The Bible in Matthew 19...some people will be celibate.

Haha, if you actually want some, you can't use the asexual cover.

That's why I'd like to know more about the people who were interviewed. It may just be that they do have some degree of sexual desire, which they're denying either due to psychological trauma, age, religion or just bad luck in finding anybody to do it with. I'm not saying asexualism isn't possible - I just think it would be hard to determine.

Something tells me that the people who came up with this "study" overlooked those other factors, and determined that there was more asexualism than what really exists.

Something tells me that the people who came up with this "study" overlooked those other factors, and determined that there was more asexualism than what really exists.

Most people I've seen claiming to be "asexual", probably have a hard time getting laid anyway.

https://i.imgur.com/8IX1CgC.jpg

Most people I've seen claiming to be "asexual", probably have a hard time getting laid anyway.

https://i.imgur.com/8IX1CgC.jpg

Okay, she's quite young for me personally, but I can't see why she couldn't get into the sack with somebody if she wanted it.

How about "Neanderthal Lady" behind her, holding the flag pole? Do you find her to be "cute" as well?

How about "Neanderthal Lady" behind her, holding the flag pole? Do you find her to be "cute" as well?
"Neanderthal Lady?" She looks like she's no less than 5'5". I don't think there's anything particularly ugly about her.

The point I'm trying to make is one we all agree with. A lot of the people in that survey who they claimed were asexual may not be.

Well, I suspect that one benefit to either one, neither is likely to be "high mileage"....lol!