Book on asexuality

[swankivy]

Hi all! I thought I'd let you all know that I have great news! My book on asexuality has sold to a publisher!

Comments

[parlance]

Congrats! I can't wait. I'll be especially interested in conversations you've had with people of color.

Are you addressing the issue of pride/joining LGBT movements?

[swankivy]

Thanks

[swankivy]

Well, it's not really just for book news about the asexuality book, but I don't have any other book news right now, so that's all it's about so far. It doesn't really have a title, but a graphic with my name on it is at the top.

[parlance]

Thanks for that detailed response. Another issue just occurred to me - has body image/fatphobia and perceptions of asexuality come up?

[swankivy]

Hmm, I have a section that addresses the misconception that asexual people are asexual because they're ugly, and in that section I mention that a) non-asexual people who are not normatively attractive often still find partners; b) asexual people who are below-average in attractiveness shouldn't be assumed to be identifying as asexual due to lack of willing partners; and c) that asexual people are just as likely as others to want to be physically attractive, dress nicely/groom themselves, and suffer from eating disorders or image issues. Does that cover what you were asking, or is this a slightly different issue?

[parlance]

No, that covers it in a general sort of way. I just find that in general fat people are desexualized/assumed asexual, so I thought it might be an interesting angle to cover.

[swankivy]

Oh, well that's true, and I didn't highlight that specifically. It's an important point, and I think I'll find a way to include it. I say stuff along those lines when I discuss autistic populations being desexualized and people with disabilities getting desexualized so this is probably something I should spotlight too. Thanks!

[parlance]

You're welcome and thank you!