LibraryScenariosHow to process fear about connection while discovering asexual identity
Scenario

How to process fear about connection while discovering asexual identity

I've never felt sexual attraction to anyone and I'm starting to think I might be asexual, but I'm scared that means I'll never have the kind of deep connection with another person that everyone else seems to find.

Juana
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Questioning one's sexual identity can trigger fears about fundamental human connection when society equates sexual attraction with meaningful intimacy.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Asexual and aromantic identity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.