![]() ![]() ![]() Throughout the work, blurbed by Bitch editor-in-chief Evette Dionne, Chen interviews asexual and aromantic people of all stripes to construct a vivid portrait of how the identity intersects with others, including those based on race, gender, and disability. This nonfiction, journalistic book isn’t just for the ace community-allosexual people (non-aces) can also benefit from considering a life that doesn’t prioritize sex and romance above all else. In her new book Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex, Chen-a friend of mine who I’ve come to know through asexual (or ace) circles-explores the identity not only in the context of how we develop our sense of self, but also in the context of our relationships with other people. ![]() ![]() Asexuality, or, generally speaking, the lack of sexual attraction, isn’t a new orientation, but the internet has made it significantly easier for people to learn about the identity’s nuances and meet like-minded friends and partners. Science and tech journalist Angela Chen is asexual. Angela Chen, author of Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Identity, and the Meaning of Sex (Photo credit: Sylvie Rosokoff) ![]()
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