asexuality

[ ey-sek-shoo-al-i-tee ]

noun

1. the state or quality of having little or no sexual attraction to other people:

   The doctor wanted to make sure that low testosterone wasn't a factor in his asexuality.

2. the state or quality of being nonsexual; the absence of sex or sexuality:

   They've sometimes had to explain the asexuality of their long friendship.

asexuality

1. Having no sexual organs, or engaging in no sexual activity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of asexuality¹

First recorded in 1845–50; (originally referring to asexual reproduction) asexual ( def ) + -ity ( def )

Example Sentences

Though he was never “in the closet,” he wasn’t exactly “out,” either, cultivating an image of asexuality that lingers to this day – yet in the diary his gayness is refreshingly on display.

From Washington Blade

A seventh category, just called “X,” is often interpreted as representing asexuality.

From Popular-Science

Angela Chen, a journalist who wrote a book about asexuality, reports that her asexual interview subjects suffered from a lack of information about asexuality.

From No Straight News

Because asexuality is still little-known, some asexual people might not identify as such.

From No Straight News

I never think to myself, maybe asexuality is a lie, maybe I really like sex and this has all been a sham.

From The Daily Beast

It seems asexuality would be a natural add-on to the ever-growing LGBT acronym.

From The Daily Beast

The lack of understanding surrounding asexuality has kept members of the community largely invisible.

From The Daily Beast