Peaceandlove67 Article: Asexual Maswali yanayoulizwa Blog

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posted by Peaceandlove67

Hello, everyone. Antonia here, and I decided to do a blog on maswali I'm frequently asked about being asexual. As I mentioned in the Introduction Blog, I am asexual. I first discovered that when I was fourteen. I was bullied in school because of it. If you're not sure what asexual is, this should educate you, (I hope). Here it goes.

1. Q: If you're asexual, does that mean wewe don't date?
A: No. All asexual means is that you're not sexually attracted to anyone. Romance is totally different. Some asexuals are aromantic, but some of them are romantic. Romantically speaking, I could go either way, but I prefer males.

2. Q: Are wewe an alien?
A: No, I am not an alien. If wewe want to see aliens, watch a sci-fi film.

3. Q: Since you're not dating someone, are wewe lonely?
A: No, I'm not lonely. I have friends. Friendship can be just as rewarding as romance, if not more. Honestly, the only reason I haven't dated is I'm afraid of getting hurt. I've had good Marafiki who have been hurt in romance, and I know it could very easily happen to me.

4. Q: How do wewe know you're asexual?
A: wewe just know. That's really difficult to answer. There are different types of asexuals out there, and in the end, wewe know how wewe feel. Don't listen to anyone who tells wewe otherwise.

5. Q: Do wewe think you'll change your mind when the "right person" comes along?
A: No, I won't change my mind. Asexuality is a sexual orientation, not a choice. Besides, the "right person" would understand my needs and desires.

6. Q: If you're asexual, does that mean you're repulsed kwa sex/the idea of it?
A: No. Sexual orientation and sexual desire are actually two different things. I am repulsed kwa the idea of sex, but I don't reject it entirely.

7. Q: Are wewe asexual for religious purposes?
A: No, I'm not even religious. I'm spiritual, though. Asexuality is not celibacy. Celibacy is a choice. Asexuality is not a choice.

8. Q: What is the worst part about being asexual?
A: Probably the ridicule I've faced for it.

9. Q: What is the best part about being asexual?
A: I'm not sure. I guess the fact that it makes wewe an individual.

10. Q: Does it annoy wewe when people misconstrue your being asexual?
A: Yes.

I hope wewe enjoyed this blog. There are zaidi blogs to come.

Peace and love,
-Antonia

RetroRock64, Roldan13 and 3 others like this

ktichenor Wonderful article! Bravo!

80smusiclover1 I couldn't agree more. Another job well done, buddy!

Rubyrings Yes, very well written. I'm really liking your blogs so far!

BingoPB Great job, Antonia. This is very educational. I am asexual myself. I'm glad you were available to be the first person to talk to about it.

Peaceandlove67 Thanks, everyone.

Roldan13 Great blog, Antonia.

RetroRock64 Yes. It was very educational.

Peaceandlove67 Thank you so much!

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Secret Tears Part 6

posted by RetroRock64

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Secret Tears Part 5

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Secret Tears Part 4

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Secret Tears Part 3

posted by Peaceandlove67

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Secret Tears Part 2

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Secret Tears Part 1

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Ten Problems of Being a Rock muziki shabiki

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1. People assume you're depressed, especially if wewe listen to grunge au heavy metal.
I don't listen to heavy metal that much, but I do listen to grunge quite a bit. One of my schoolmates actually blamed my self-harm on the fact that I listen to grunge. I told her that I did...

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The Devil Wants Peace on Tour Final Part

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The Devil Wants Peace on Tour Part 4

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The Devil Wants Peace on Tour Part 3

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The Devil Wants Peace on Tour Part 2

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The Devil Wants Peace on Tour Part 1

posted by Peaceandlove67

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Ten Disadvantages of Being Tall

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1. wewe hit your head on things.
I've hit my head many times. I have to bata to get into small cars. That's why I have an SUV. I don't have to bata to get into it. Of course, I sometimes forget that I'm tall, and as a result, I hit my head getting into a small car. Luckily,...

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Ending a Rumor Final Part

posted by Peaceandlove67

Holly, Jayce, and Jon were determined to end the rumor that daisy started. They were also determined to expose daisy for who she really was. They went around the school to explain what it meant to be asexual, what it meant to be homosexual, and the fact that they don't try to convert people to be like them. Slowly, but surely, the rumor began to die down. One of the teachers alisema to holly and Jayce, "I upendo how wewe two are so close. wewe two are really good friends." Later, one of their schoolmates said, "I like the fact that wewe two can use the word upendo when wewe talk to each other. You're...

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Ending a Rumor Part 3

posted by Peaceandlove67

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Ending a Rumor Part 2

posted by Peaceandlove67

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Ending a Rumor Part 1

posted by Peaceandlove67

holly and Jayce were starting high school. The two Marafiki walked to school together. It was in the opposite direction of their middle school, but the high school was still walking distance. As they walked there, holly asked, "Do wewe think our Marafiki will be there?" Jayce said, "Yeah, I think so." When they arrived on campus, they didn't see any of their Marafiki there. Jayce said, "Maybe they're running a bit late." As the two of them talked, a boy they did not know approached them. He appeared to be a little older than they were. He seemed friendly, so they did not feel any apprehension....

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Our inayopendelewa Memories Final Part

posted by Peaceandlove67

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Our inayopendelewa Memories Part 3

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Our inayopendelewa Memories Part 2

posted by Peaceandlove67

The inayofuata day, Janis had a test in her history class. She didn't feel good about it, because she felt that she couldn't concentrate. She kept thinking about Shadow and how much she missed him. She managed to finish. After the tests were graded, her teacher asked to see her after class. Janis asked, "Am I in trouble?" The teacher replied, "No, you're not it trouble, Janis. I just want to ask wewe something." Janis said, "Okay." The teacher held up the test, showed that Janis barely passed, and asked, "Is everything okay with you?" Janis said, "Yes." The teacher said, "When we reviewed yesterday,...