Destigmatising lesbian desire applies to ace lesbians too. Our desire isn't 'redeemed' by puritans just because we're asexual. We're still seen as predatory lesbians bc lesbophobes don't care about distinguishing whether or not we're ace before being bigots.
It's not gross or disgusting to want women romantically. It's okay to kiss women and express that you want to kiss women. It's okay to hold hands with them. It's okay to touch them. It's okay to read lesbian smut and erotica even if you have 0 plans to do it irl. It's okay say you want a partner. It's also not wrong to desire women aesthetically. It's okay to express that you like how women's bodies look. It's okay to say you like their features and that you want to touch them and look at them. It's okay to say women are hot even if you have no sexual context behind it.
You're not ruining or corrupting ace characters when you headcanon them as being ace and lesbian. You're not 'perverting' the aspec community for simply having romantic attraction. And lastly, you're absolutely not 'corrupting' your own asexuality for being a lesbian. Generations of lesbian activists fought for our right to express ourselves. Even if it's just holding hands please don't be afraid to take up space. It's ours too, remember that.
