Asexuality is a lack of sexual attraction to others, a low interest in sexual activity, or a lack of sexual desire

. Some consider it a sexual orientation, while others view it as the absence of one

. Asexual people are also known as "Ace" or "Aces"

. Key aspects of asexuality:

• Definition Asexuality is defined by a lack of sexual attraction, a low interest in sexual activity, or a lack of sexual desire

. The term asexuality can include broad definitions because of the significant variations among those who identify as asexual

• Asexuality vs. Celibacy/Abstinence Asexuality differs from celibacy, which is a choice to abstain from sexual activity, and from abstinence, which is a choice to not have sex before marriage

. Asexuality is a sexual orientation

• Asexual spectrum Asexuality exists on a spectrum with nuanced identities. Some common terms include demisexual (experiencing sexual attraction only after forming a strong emotional connection), grey-A (identifying between sexual and asexual), and queerplatonic (experiencing intense emotional connection beyond traditional friendship)

• Romantic relationships Asexual people can experience romantic attraction and use terms like hetero-, homo-, bi-, or pan-romantic to describe who they are romantically attracted to

. Some asexual people may engage in sexual activity with partners despite a lack of sexual attraction, for reasons such as wanting children or maintaining relationships

• Aromanticism Some asexual people do not experience sexual or romantic attraction and may identify as aromantic asexuals

. Romantic attraction is wanting to get to know someone and do romantic things, such as dating, holding hands, or cuddling

• Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) Since the mid-1990s, various asexual communities have formed as a result of the Internet and social media. The Asexual Visibility and Education Network is the most well-known of these communities. It was founded in 2001 by David Jay