Can you be both asexual and Aromantic?

Can you be both asexual and Aromantic?

Asexual people may not experience sexual attraction but may still experience romantic attraction. Likewise, aromantic people may not experience romantic attraction, but may experience sexual attraction. It’s also possible to be both asexual and aromantic.

Can there be straight asexuals?

An asexual person can be straight, gay, bisexual or queer because sexual attraction is only one kind of attraction.

What is the difference between aromantic and asexual?

As the names suggest, aromantic people don’t experience romantic attraction, and asexual people don’t experience sexual attraction. Some people identify as both aromantic and asexual. However, identifying with one of those terms doesn’t mean you identify with the other. Here’s what you need to know about being aromantic, asexual, or both.

Can aromantic people have romantic relationships?

Aromantic people experience little to no romantic attraction. Romantic attraction is about wanting a committed romantic relationship with someone. The definition of “romantic relationship” can differ from person to person. Some aromantic people have romantic relationships anyway.

What does it mean to be asexual?

Asexual people experience little to no sexual attraction. In other words, they don’t feel the need to have sex with other people. This doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t ever have sex — it’s possible to have sex with someone without feeling sexually attracted to them.

What is aromantic attraction?

Romantic attraction is about wanting a committed romantic relationship with someone. The definition of “romantic relationship” can differ from person to person. Some aromantic people have romantic relationships anyway. They might want a romantic relationship without feeling romantic attraction toward a specific person.