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USTVFanFromUK · 10-15-2004, 04:30 PM

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."

ThirteenInchEscape · 10-15-2004, 04:32 PM

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

Brent88 · 10-15-2004, 04:36 PM

Is that possible?

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-15-2004, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by Brent88
Is that possible?

Apparently

Chambers · 10-15-2004, 04:52 PM

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.

ThirteenInchEscape · 10-15-2004, 04:56 PM

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

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-15-2004, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by ThirteenInchEscape
You make a good point, they surely arent being discriminated against.

Stanley Roper sure gets hell for it.

ThirteenInchEscape · 10-15-2004, 05:14 PM

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

Czas na Zywiec · 10-15-2004, 05:26 PM

Maybe that's me....I can't seem to ever get any.

I'd be nice, but it's not really a priority in my life.

Chambers · 10-15-2004, 05:43 PM

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Originally posted by Czas na Zywiec
Maybe that's me....I can't seem to ever get any. 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.

Kay Scarpetta · 10-15-2004, 09:15 PM

Whoaaaaaaaa that's interesting

Odd.

Hollow · 10-15-2004, 09:23 PM

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

dawsongirl · 10-15-2004, 10:57 PM

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.

crystals · 10-16-2004, 01:36 AM

That's interesting.

TJL · 10-16-2004, 01:42 AM

That's really not surprising.

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

10-15-2004, 04:30 PM	#1
USTVFanFromUK Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 24, 2004 Posts: 553	Study Finds One In Every 100 Adults Asexual 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."

10-15-2004, 04:32 PM	#2
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Chambers The Crane Trinity Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2004 Location: Where everybody knows a Crane. Posts: 5,427	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.
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10-15-2004, 04:56 PM	#6
ThirteenInchEscape Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 21, 2004 Location: Palouse, Washington Posts: 1,218	You make a good point, they surely arent being discriminated against.

10-15-2004, 05:14 PM	#8
ThirteenInchEscape Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 21, 2004 Location: Palouse, Washington Posts: 1,218	Roper had a sex drive, Mrs. Roper just didnt stimulate it.

10-15-2004, 05:26 PM	#9
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	Maybe that's me....I can't seem to ever get any. I'd be nice, but it's not really a priority in my life.

10-15-2004, 09:23 PM	#12
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	go 1% of adults. people who flaunt their obsessions with sex make such idiots of themselves.

10-15-2004, 10:57 PM	#13
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,134	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.

10-16-2004, 01:36 AM	#14
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10-16-2004, 01:42 AM	#15
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