LGBTQIA+ Resources for Health Professionals: Asexuality

This overview from the Asexual Visibility & Education Network presents a thorough explainer of asexuality and related terms. Additional asexuality FAQs and information on relationships, sex, and other topics are also available here.

The Trevor Project provides a brief explainer on asexuality and then answers some frequently asked questions about asexuality and relationship navigation.

The author presents new research highlighting how important healthcare provider knowledge of asexuality is to properly treating those identifying on the asexuality spectrum.

This explainer presents a concise introduction to asexuality. The authors emphasize the importance of acknowledging asexuality as an identity rather than a pathology or disorder needing treatment.

Authors advocate for increased knowledge of asexuality in the medical profession to ensure appropriate care and support.

Authors conducted a narrative review on asexuality and healthcare to develop best practices for asexual patient care. Pathologization, microaggressions, lack of awareness, and institutional neglect were identified as the major barriers to asexuals seeking care.

This study presents the experiences of asexual patients, primarily in the U.S., with mental health and medical providers. Most participants did not disclose their asexual identity and felt uncomfortable discussing with providers.

Participants identified as asexual or somewhere on the asexuality spectrum, including graysexual and demisexual. Reported sexual behaviors and experiences varied greatly across individuals and highlighted the heterogeneity of the asexual community.