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Editor / Tommy
In the past few years, many European countries have passed laws on gay marriage.
In 2019, Taiwan Province of China also officially passed a bill to legalize homosexuality. With the gradual acceptance of sexual orientation and identity in society, the number of people coming out openly seems to be increasing.
However, this does not mean that the actual number of homosexuals has increased, and it is more likely that people are now more willing to express their true identity.
In addition, technological advancements and the widespread use of social media have provided more opportunities for gays and lesbians to find partners and build communities online, which not only strengthens their sense of group identity, but also encourages more people to open up about their sexual orientation.
The "sexual freedom" trend is rapidly emerging in China, indicating that the fourth sexual orientation will become the mainstream in the future.
The continuous development of society and the gradual opening up of culture have made people more accepting and understanding of various special groups, whether they are gender identity, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, or other special needs.
Contemporary society is more embracing than ever before, believing that everyone should be treated equally and have the right to express their individuality and identity.
When we talk about sexual minorities, homosexuality is often the first thing that comes to mind.
However, there is also a group that is also a sexual minority – and that is asexuality.
Asexuals are not sexually motivated by the opposite or the same sex, they are considered a "fourth sexual orientation."
In addition, asexuals can be divided into three main categories:
People with congenital or acquired sexual dysfunction, temporary asexuality, and pure asexuality.
The first group of asexuals is physically unable to enjoy a normal sex life, although they may still retain their sexual desires.
The second group of transient asexuals is a temporary fear of the opposite sex or sexual activity, usually as a result of experiencing an emotional blow or irreparable damage. Through psychological counseling, these people can gradually overcome their fear of sex and thus return to normal sexual orientation.
The last group is pure asexuals, who have neither physical problems nor psychological barriers, and are simply reluctant to have sex with others.
Some of these people have no sexual desire at all and do not seek to vent in any form, while others have a sexual desire but are more inclined to self-gratification.
Psychologists estimate that there are about 70 million asexual people worldwide, including more than 10 million in China.
Nowadays, with the progress of society and the openness of culture, people's acceptance of multiple sexual orientations, including asexuality, is gradually increasing, indicating that this group will be more accepted by mainstream society in the future.
You may be hearing about asexual people for the first time, but they've always been around us, simply because more people are learning about this group because of the more open environment and the increasing access to information.
There are many reasons why asexuals are part of this group, but whatever the reason, this should not be an excuse for society to ignore or marginalize them.
They belong to a special group in society, and this peculiarity is only distinguished by their sexual needs. So, that doesn't mean they're inferior to others in any way.
Human beings themselves are full of mysteries, and our origins, development, body, and mind have always been the focus of modern scientific research.
It would undoubtedly be a tragedy of human civilization for society to discriminate against individuals because of certain qualities. Such prejudices hinder not only the progress of civilization, but also the overall development of society.
Asexuals do not need sex, they often face great pressure from society and family, so they also desire to belong in marriage.
However, when an asexual marries someone who has sexual needs, it can trigger many problems within the family, which can be unfair to both parties.
Ideally, the asexuals are united with another asexual. Despite the progress of society, the biased speech of the public still puts asexuals under great psychological pressure.
This pressure makes it difficult for them to disclose their sexuality and make it more difficult for them to get married.
Although asexuals do not require sex, they still crave an emotional connection and hope to build a warm and happy family. Sex is not a necessary part of their understanding of happiness.
In general, asexuals are also able to enjoy a good life and achieve their personal values and goals in life.
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