How am I supposed to date as an asexual introverted 24 y/o man? Been on dating apps for months and I haven't gotten a single match, and going out to meet ppl scares me... Am I doomed?

It's now 2023, and I fully embrace my identity! To those who are still finding themselves, no matter how young/old you are; people are more complex than words can define; asexuality is a spectrum so even if you don't find a label. That doesn't matter.

Even if the answer isn't with you right now, you may find the answer come to you later. You know your sexuality better than anybody else.

You are worthy of love! Much appreciation for all aces.

I am not a super code-literate person so bare with me on this... But. Still please becareful. There appears to be a vulnerability.

Users are posting images like the following:

https://imgur.com/a/RS4iAeI

And inside hidden is JavaScript code that when executed can take cookie information and send it to a URL address.

Among other things. At this time if you see an image please click the icon circled before clicking the link. DO NOT CLICK THE IMAGE. If you see anything suspicious, please report it immediately. It is better a false report than a missed one.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/853004

> Hello there, and welcome to the Fediverse! Let's get you started. > > This post was created together with many users, intended to help you have an easy start! It has a simple language, and it includes many useful links. > > For your first day here > - > > Hello, newbie user! Lemmy is just like Reddit, but better. Ha-ha. Seriously. But let's not overwhelm you for now. > > This very neat starting guide was written by our beloved admin, @ruud. To avoid confusion, start reading it from the Quick start guide section. > > If you're new to Lemmy, this post will also help you perfectly. > > kbin users can check out this amazing starting guide instead. This is also a nice guide. > > Finding Communities on Lemmy/kBin > > If you finished reading your starting guide, it's time to go find your new favorite communities! Check out these dedicated services: number 1, 2, 3, and 4, and 5! Go have some fun! :D > > For your second day here > - > > Hello again! You're less of a newbie now, and you found some amazing communities! We can start talking about the Fediverse. I hope you didn't forget to read the rules for lemmy.world! > > kBin.social's rules are in this link. > > The Fediverse > > You must've realised that we addressed Lemmy and kBin users differently. And what is this Fediverse people keep talking about, anyways? > > Lemmy and kBin are two different platforms, and they can perfectly interact with each other! This means that they are a part of the federation. And they are only two members of the vast Fediverse. > > What is the Fediverse? video by Framasoft to get a good understanding with visuals! > > As a great lemming once said: Fediverse is basically like a group chat, but for websites. This means that federated websites all agree to share their content with each other, constantly, at the same time. > > Follow this link to view a list of all Lemmy instances. > > Follow this link to open the Fediverse Observer. It is set to show kBin, but you can navigate your way through the site to show any Fediverse platform you'd like. > > For your third day here > - > > That's it! What else do you want? Go have some fun and keep learning along the way! ;)

Demi & Ace is an aromantic comedy, following two best friends on the asexual spectrum navigating through their early adulthood and questions of romance and friendship. Their first episode just released!

I'm here for all of these results... Professional business attire demon lord villain. I am here for all that this represents

I've been identifying as ace for 10 years at this point, and I have always for the most part been completely fine with it. But recently I've been feeling very lonely. I can't quite vibe with the "I don't need nobody 😎" ace meme energy anymore as I mostly just feel sad about it. The worst part is that I'd rather "date" or whatever ace-date, qpr, I don't know, another woman, but I don't really have options because I live in a small town. It's kinda been wearing me down :(

Also, I got a little lesbian flag colour sticker recently and I feel like an impostor. Though I am bambi lesbian I think? But still...

A primer on aromantic and asexual orientations from JaidenAnimations

Beep Boop. Don't let them know I am a robot!

• When you're big into Demons because you just think they're cool and like the aesthetic and people assume its a sex thing.

• When you work with a colleague who just because you're single think you will steal their man.

• When you're at work worried someone might assume that being nice might mean you're flirting.

• When you say you're going to go do something fun on the weekend and they all assume it means doing the deed when actually I mean going to that nice pizza place and grabbing myself some garlic bread, and spending my afternoon at the arcade.

• When you have to fill in the "I'm not a robot captcha" and take a moment to double check.

Hello! I just joined Lemmy and am checking things out and noticed you fine Aces over here, thought I'd pop in and say hello, meet the neighbors kind of thing. I'm hoping I'll see my best friend around here if he decides to leave Reddit. He's how I learned about Aces and started getting involved in the community. Without learning about you guys, I would have never discovered my own sexuality.

Well, I do feel a little like I'm invading, so I'll keep this short. I hope to see you around!

Obviously for those who are pan/bi/omni You're the road that joins up ahead...

Originally I made a post on r/asexuality because I noticed a lot of mean spirited posts directed at sex positive aces. Aces who aren't repulsed by the idea of sex.

You can be ace and still have sex, All it means to be Asexual is you do not experience sexual attraction. Unless you are Aro-ace then you can still be in a relationship with somebody.

See below for the details: "Just a quick post warning, to remind you not to alienate sex favourable/neutral aces or stereotype allosexuals to the point of being unkind.

Nothing wrong with intercourse or a healthy relationship with two consenting adults. Nothing wrong with not feeling sexual attraction but still being okay with sex or pleasure.

Sex when done responsibly isn't something that is "dirty" or "unclean" can we stop with the posts conflating sex and stds together. Spreading misconception about STDs. I'm anticipating a wave of backlash for this but can we not have an echo chamber where Sex favourable/Neutral aces feel unwelcome. TERFs didn't become TERFs overnight. Please don't radicalize yourselves. (Does it sound extreme? "It's a few meme posts don't take 'em seriously" you might say, but no. It's a few meme posts, posted everyday.)

I'm repulsed but even I feel uncomfortable with the amount of immaturity I see being posted daily about sex. Jokes are fine, memes are fine but please make sure that it isn't at the expense of other aces. Hate doesn't end Hate.

edit:

Corrected Sex Positive / Sex favourable confusion. Sex Favourable, Neutral and Unfavourable/Repulsed are different to Positive/Negative."

Then created a community called "ActuallyAce" The name is hyperbolic with the intent of mocking the idea that people could be "ActuallyAce" So let this be the foundation for what this Lemmy community sits upon.

We respect all Aces and Allo's and we raise each other without it being at the expense of those who are different.

See the definition below taken from the AVEN website: An asexual person does not experience sexual attraction – they are not drawn to people sexually and do not desire to act upon attraction to others in a sexual way. Unlike celibacy, which is a choice to abstain from sexual activity, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are, just like other sexual orientations. Asexuality does not make our lives any worse or better; we just face a different set of needs and challenges than most sexual people do. There is considerable diversity among the asexual community in the needs and experiences often associated with sexuality including relationships, attraction, and arousal.

Other details in regards to asexuality linked.

Please respect all Aces here, Aromantic, Demi or Gray it doesn't matter who you are. Sex positive or sex negative.