Call for Participation: Asexuality/Autism Blog Carnival

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Hey folks! There has been somediscussion lately about asexuality and the autism spectrum in the asexual blogosphere, resulting in a few of us ( Kaz, Sciatrix, and myself) organizing a blog carnival on the topic.

A blog carnival is an event where various people write posts around a single topic and link them together at the end. The topic of this carnival is the intersection of asexuality and the autism spectrum. The scope of this project is general. Any topic that deals with the intersection of asexuality and autism fits within the aegis of the carnival. If you’re not sure, submit it anyway and we’ll figure it out.

We are asexual bloggers on the autistic spectrum who want to explore the intersection between autistic and asexual identities. The basis of this project is to have a conversation about our unique experiences being autistic and asexual without looking for a “cause”. We want to create a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about the issues that affect us. If you identify as asexual (or demisexual, or gray-a) and as on the autistic spectrum (diagnosed or not, AS, autism, PDD-NOS, NLD), you are invited to write a blog post for this project. If you are not asexual and autistic you are welcome to contribute provided you focus on the issues experienced by this particular intersection. The scope of the project is general, and open to any experiences of being autistic and asexual.

However, please keep in mind that asexuality here is to be discussed as a sexual orientation in its own right, not as discussion of the desexualization imposed on autistic people by mainstream culture.

If you want to write a post but don’t have a blog, please contact me at sanfranciscoemily[at]gmail[dot]com or Sciatrix at sciatrix[at]gmail[dot]com about doing a guest post. Please have your post written by 31st January and comment on this post or send an e-mail/PM to me or Sciatrix about your post by then. Note that the hosts reserve the right to reject posts by anyone if they feel they do not follow the guidelines of or are not in the spirit of the carnival. The posts will be compiled on Writing From Factor X for posterity. A post with the compilation will go up there in the beginning of February. Be a part of this exciting project!

–Sciatrix, Kaz, and Ily

Last edited by pineapple on 14 Dec 2010, 4:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Sure, why not? It's probably about time I squished together some of the stuff I've been repeatedly having to answer about asexuality lately.
Your first link leads to a "page not found"--I think it's got messed up somehow. If it contained useful information I guess I will need a corrected link.

Nice! I'm glad to hear that. Fixed the link-- it wasn't essential, just some background info about why we wanted to start the carnival.

Bumping this because the deadline is approaching soon!

im not sure if im asexual.i definatly love women always have.i have never been able to be aroused or erect in a intamate moment.im not impotent,i have erections all the time,but i tend to shut down when with a naked female.i also find porno or looking at full frontal nudety completely uninteresting.im married and i use viagra and drink lots of cofee before hand.i know something isnt right,but am not sure if im asexual

Most asexuals define themselves as people who don't experience sexual attraction. But I know sometimes it's hard to figure out what sexual attraction IS, especially if you don't experience it or experience it at a very low level. I would definitely recommend checking out the FAQs over at AVEN, www.asexuality.org. Unfortunately they're not as up-to-date as they could be, but they still have some good information. And for me, what really made me realize I was asexual was just reading the personal stories of a lot of other asexuals. AVEN is good for that, as well.

Edited to add: But are you asking this because you're wondering if you can participate in the carnival? You can! It's open to anyone who can cover both topics. You don't have to be asexual, or 100% sure that you're asexual.

ok,let me know how to particapate and i will try,thank you.feel free to respond in a private message

There are instructions in the first post of this thread, but if you have questions about what to do, please let me know.