A Taste Of Ace

She/Her • Asexual

[stopiwanttotalkaboutcheese]

every aroace person alive upon watching jaiden animation’s new video

[raavenb2619]

[ID: At the top, text reads “Someone: *shows a picture of a conventionally attractive person*”. The next line reads “Someone: aren’t they so hot?!”. The next line reads “Me, an aroace:”. Below is a picture of a pirate, saying “Well yes, but actually no”. End ID]

[fuckyeahasexual]

The ace flag was literally among the most collaborative effects to make a community symbol, I’ve at least personally ever seen, and used all the existing asexual symbolism that came before it. (The flag itself was made in 2010. )

The biggest icons of that time were largely a shades of grey gradient which drives me up the wall when people think asexuality has to be an absolute. (Or just make up complete bs that can be easily fact checked) Also given how threaded internet forums work and how google searches the internet it’s all really easy to check and even sometimes learn new stuff. 

For example here’s a super cool thing about it I never heard in my 7 years of being here what feels like 24/7/365.  It is believed purple was added by AVEN in 2001 as a secondary color to that prism based diversity symbolism. Specially choosing the amethyst crystal shade for it’s relationship to the Greek story that mentions a nymph named Amethyst (or Amethystas). In it, Dionysus was hitting on her and she wasn’t into it so Artemis helped protect the nymph by turning her into white quartz. Dionysus then showed he made a mistake and poured wine over the amethyst stone, staining it purple.

Here’s some art from a different version of the story where Dio was less hitting on her, and more accidentally on purpose annoyed with her and risked a mortals life via the threat of tiger. And then Dio cries wine in remorse turning the stone purple.

As you can see above a white to purple gradient. Whatever the original version of the story the heart of it is: Artemis saved someone from harm and the person who caused the harm realized their grave mistake. 

Some even take the story further, saying that in ancient Greece, wine goblets were carved out of Amethyst to protect royalty from getting too drunk and making fools of themselves in the same way Dionysus had before them. 

Which not only makes my pagan heart happy to know forever now know the ace shade of purple has Artemis meaning, but also that shade of purple meant that people were reminded to ‘not make the mistakes of the past and make fools of ourselves that harm people who aren’t interested.’ 

[aspecjournal]

FYA Presents: ASPEC JOURNAL

An lgbtqa+ full-sized magazine, dedicated to asexual/aromantic identities. Thirty-two pages of content, featuring articles, illustrations, and comics - created by aspec people, for aspec people!

To be sold in separate packages - online PDF, full print version, including print art, and a deluxe package of merchandise.

Interested in bringing this project to life? Fill out this Google Forums survey! We cherish any and all data. Thank you for getting involved with ASPEC JOURNAL! Check out our FAQ, or send us a message about any questions and concerns!

(All profits will be donated to The Trevor Project - an American non-profit organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth. One of the first ever major lgbtqa+ non-profit organizations to train their specialists in aspec welfare.) 

Thank you @zine-scene @zineapps @zinesubmissions @queer-zines @zineforall​ @zinecenter​

[waywardmasquerade]

Ace Pride Dragon Bagons are available to order at 15% off

Use the code “STAYATHOME” to get the discount.

Order here

[earmo-imni]

Nobody:

No one at all:

Absolutely no one:

Me: Hey, anyone want an aro/ace/aroace Elsa wallpaper?!

Originally I was just going to edit an Elsa wallpaper for myself, but then I realized other people might want it, too, and there’s also an appalling lack of aro/ace/aroace Elsa content, so here you go!

Aromantic, asexual, three versions of aroace, demiromantic, demisexual, grayromantic, and graysexual. The last aroace edit uses the aroace flag made by @aroaesflags . The poster I edited is from Disney, I believe?

If anyone wants other flags/flag combos I’ll be happy to make them! Just message me or reblog/reply on the post.

[saltycharacters]

Happy Valentines day everyone! I decided to make a comic about something I’ve wanted to talk about for a long time, which was my relationship with romance while being on the Aromantic spectrum. Sorry for the length, enjoy!

[shades-of-grayro]

psst… you should check out the new aromantic spectrum awareness week website

arospecweek.org

[shades-of-grayro]

in case you haven’t looked yet, here’s a sneak peak!

arospecweek.org

[fuckyeahasexual]

I just found out myself and thought others here might be interested to know that Simone de Rochefort, personality and content creator for Polygon, is out as Aromantic/AroBi/ace-spec (all her words) she mentions it occasionally on her twitter (@ doomquasar) and even discusses being aro and still enjoying romantic plot lines in video games in the Polygon show ep “A/ S/ L?” I think it’s neat she’s using her platform to bring light to a-spec topics in a normalizing and casual way!

Oh fucking dope I don’t know if she is at all, but in my head she’s the boss over there.

A+ Boss Lady

[thespacesay]

[id: 3 tweets by Simone de Rochefort (verified) 1: Man, I know I tweeted this the other day but it’s so fucking good and I love reading about crushes in a context where they’re not framed as romantic thenewinquiry.com/crushed/ 2: as an aromantic person who gets crushes (which are the worst!!!!!) it’s…. COOL 3: *drapes myself on a velvet settee* not to make this MORE complicated but what if we acknowledge that aromantic and asexual aren’t the same / end id]

[b4bysitter-deactivated20210208]

shout out to ace and aro kids who are constantly bombarded with the opinion that sex and romantic love are directly connected to living a happy life.

[b4bysitter-deactivated20210208]

Y’all are just reblogging this at the speed of sound tonight

[beaniebaneenie]

Since it’s almost valentines day, and this message is about to get hammered in even more, reblogging this again.

[penquinpineapple-deactivated202]

To the Aromantic, Asexual and Agender community:

You are the Duracell bunny. Doesn’t matter whether you’re an A, double A or triple A battery, you last 5 times longer than any other brand. 

The A does not stand for Ally.

Stay safe y’all. :)

[theaceandaroadvocacyproject]

For the fourth day of Ace Week, we are highlighting creators who are aces of color. Check out their work!

[sorry-not-interested-ace]

If anyone is looking for a book about being asexual and on the a romantic spectrum that isn’t contemporary I would 100% recommend

Also the cover is to die for

[fuckyeahasexual]

Ace Audiobooks

Sometimes ebooks and paperbacks just don’t cut it, during those times you might want an audiobook and I got you covered! 

Not Your Villain

Heart of Iron

Sandry’s Book

First Test

Before the Devil Breaks You

Dreamland Burning

Let’s Talk About Love

Every Heart Is a Doorway

Radio Silence

Carrie Pilby

Afterworlds

Days of Blood and Starlight

Guardian of the Dead

Perfect Rhythm

The Best of All Possible Worlds

A Date with an Angel

Dreams of Shreds and Tatters 

The Lightning-Struck Heart

Santa Olivia

Dust

How to Be a Normal Person

Poison Kiss

Part & Parcel

the witch doesn’t burn in this one

the princess saves herself in this one

To see which character is which & find more stories, check our master list!

[narruechie]

people are always telling introverts to be more talkative and leave their comfort zones, yet nobody tells extroverts to shut up to make the zone comfortable.

[fuwaprince]

US Helplines:

Depression Hotline: [phone]

Suicide Hotline: [phone]

LifeLine: 1-800-273-8255

Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Sexuality Support: 1-800-246-7743

Eating Disorders Hotline: [phone]

Rape and Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673

Grief Support: 1-650-321-5272

Runaway: 1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000

Exhale: After Abortion Hotline/Pro-Voice: 1-866-4394253

Child Abuse: 1-800-422-4453

UK Helplines:

Samaritans (for any problem): 08457909090 e-mail [email protected]

Childline (for anyone under 18 with any problem): 08001111

Mind infoline (mental health information): 0300 123 3393 e-mail: [email protected]

Mind legal advice (for people who need mental-health related legal advice): 0300 466 6463 [email protected]

b-eat eating disorder support: 0845 634 14 14 (only open Mon-Fri 10.30am-8.30pm and Saturday 1pm-4.30pm) e-mail: [email protected]

b-eat youthline (for under 25’s with eating disorders): 08456347650 (open Mon-Fri 4.30pm - 8.30pm, Saturday 1pm-4.30pm)

Cruse Bereavement Care: 08444779400 e-mail: [email protected]

Frank (information and advice on drugs): 0800776600

Drinkline: 0800 9178282

Rape Crisis England & Wales: 0808 802 9999 1(open 2 - 2.30pm 7 - 9.30pm) e-mail [email protected]

Rape Crisis Scotland: 08088 01 03 02 every day, 6pm to midnight

India Self Harm Hotline: [phone]

India Suicide Helpline: 022-27546669

Kids Help Phone (Canada): 1-800-668-6868

FREE 24/7 suicide hotlines:

Argentina: 54-0223-493-0430

Australia: 13-11-14

Austria: 01-713-3374

Barbados: 429-9999

Belgium: 106

Botswana: 391-1270

Brazil: 21-233-9191

China: 852-2382-0000

(Hong Kong: 2389-2222)

Costa Rica: 606-253-5439

Croatia: 01-4833-888

Cyprus: 357-77-77-72-67

Czech Republic: 222-580-697, 476-701-908

Denmark: 70-201-201

Egypt: 762-1602

Estonia: 6-558-088

Finland: 040-5032199

France: 01-45-39-4000

Germany: 0800-181-0721

Greece: 1018

Guatemala: 502-234-1239

Holland: 0900-0767

Honduras: 504-237-3623

Hungary: 06-80-820-111

Iceland: 44-0-8457-90-90-90

Israel: 09-8892333

Italy: 06-705-4444

Japan: 3-5286-9090

Latvia: 6722-2922, 2772-2292

Malaysia: 03-756-8144

(Singapore: 1-800-221-4444)

Mexico: 525-510-2550

Netherlands: 0900-0767

New Zealand: 4-473-9739

New Guinea: 675-326-0011

Nicaragua: 505-268-6171

Norway: 47-815-33-300

Philippines: 02-896-9191

Poland: 52-70-000

Portugal: 239-72-10-10

Russia: 8-20-222-82-10

Spain: 91-459-00-50

South Africa: 0861-322-322

South Korea: 2-715-8600

Sweden: 031-711-2400

Switzerland: 143

Taiwan: 0800-788-995

Thailand: 02-249-9977

Trinidad and Tobago: 868-645-2800

Ukraine: 0487-327715

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[uie-deactivated20230402]

ALWAYS REBLOG WHEN YOU SEE SOMETHING LIKE THIS PLEASE; ITS SO MUCH MORE THAN IMPORTANT TO PEOPLE. IT MEANS EVERYTHING TO SOMEBODY AND EVEN THOUGH YOU MIGHT NOT SEE THIS IN THE SAME LIGHT, SOMEONE MIGHT. INFACT YOU REBLOGGING THIS COULD STOP SOMEONE TAKING THEIR LIFE TONIGHT.

[kitten--aesthetics-blog]

I noticed there isn’t one here for Ireland, so

Irish free suicide helpline: 01-116 123

[thescientificviolist]

last time i reblogged this, i got this ask:

so please, please reblog. this could actually save a life.

[scum-vullage]

keep yourselves safe!

[more-incorect-quotes]

I love you all so much, please stay.

[sorry-not-interested-ace]

When you can’t decide if you’re a plant ace, card ace, dragon ace, or space ace

[argentum-fae]

[sorry-not-interested-ace]

I DONT KNOW HOW I DIDNT SEE THIS UNTIL NOW BUT !!!! THIS IS AMAZING?!?!??!