June 23rd 2023.
Yasmin Benoit is here to answer your question!
Yasmin Benoit is a prominent voice in the LGBTQ+ community. After publically coming out as aromantic-asexual in 2017, she started the #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike movement to create diverse asexual visibility and representation. Yasmin also co-founded International Asexuality Day and is an author, activist, and model.
At the age of 18, Yasmin began modelling, and has since been featured by a range of media outlets. In June 2021, she won an Attitude Pride Award for her activism, and last year, she launched the UK's first asexual rights initiative in partnership with Stonewall.
Today, Yasmin takes on the role of Metro's Agony Aunt and is here to answer your question.
Dear Yasmin, I wanted to ask how to navigate a world obsessed with sex when you are asexual.
Navigating a world obsessed with sex when you are asexual can be a daunting task. It is important to remember that you are not alone in your journey, and that there are resources available to help you.
Firstly, it is important to take control of your environment and limit your exposure to situations that make you uncomfortable. Try to tailor your company and your environments as much as you can, find places where you will feel more comfortable like cafes, parks, galleries, or other sober spots.
For dating, try to meet like-minded people in platonic-oriented situations and build it up from there. Aim for mutuals rather than strangers, as they are more likely to respect your boundaries. Be confident in your asexuality and don’t be afraid to assert your boundaries.
Finally, it is important to consume media that is not all centred around sex. Find hobbies, books, films and people who don’t care much about it, whether they are asexual or not. You just have to make less conventional choices.
Navigating a world obsessed with sex is tough, but with the right mindset and resources, it can be done.
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