The Invisible Orientation

Name: The Invisible Orientation
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SKU: 9781634502436
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An Introduction to Asexuality * Next Generation Indie Book Awards Winner in LGBT *

By Julie Sondra Decker

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Summary

The Invisible Orientation explores the experiences of asexual people, who do not feel sexual attraction and see asexuality as a valid sexual orientation. Julie Sondra Decker explains how asexuality is often misunderstood or dismissed, highlighting the challenges faced when coming out, such as disbelief and harmful stereotypes. The book broadens understanding of sexual orientation beyond common assumptions and supports recognition of asexuality as part of human diversity.
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The Invisible Orientation

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Ideal for readers exploring questions of sexual orientation, individuals who identify as asexual or are curious about asexuality, and professionals working in sexuality and relationship support.

Decker outlines what asexuality is, counters misconceptions, provides resources, and puts asexual people's experiences in context as they move through a very sexualized world. Includes information for asexual people to help understand their orientation and what it means for their relationships, as well as tips and facts for those who want to understand their asexual friends and loved ones.

Description

What if you weren't sexually attracted to anyone? A growing number of people are identifying as asexual. They aren't sexually attracted to anyone, and they consider it a sexual orientation—like gay, straight, or bisexual. Asexuality is the invisible orientation.

Most people believe that "everyone" wants sex, that "everyone" understands what it means to be attracted to other people, and that "everyone" wants to date and mate. But that's where asexual people are left out—they don't find other people sexually attractive, and if and when they say so, they are very rarely treated as though that's okay.

When an asexual person comes out, alarming reactions regularly follow; loved ones fear that an asexual person is sick, or psychologically warped, or suffering from abuse. Critics confront asexual people with accusations of following a fad, hiding homosexuality, or making excuses for romantic failures. And all of this contributes to a discouraging master narrative: there is no such thing as "asexual."

The Invisible Orientation by Julie Sondra Decker explores these issues with insight and understanding.

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Praised as an important resource by Library Journal, this book is recognised for offering valuable information, diverse personal stories, and insights on supporting asexual individuals. Experts commend it as essential reading for anyone curious about sexuality, as well as professionals in relationship and sexology fields. Readers have noted it as a comprehensive and respectful guide that challenges misconceptions and promotes understanding.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781634502436

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 431g

Pages: 240

Collections

Education & Reference Health & Wellness Julie Sondra Decker LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Julie Sondra Decker has been a prominent voice for the asexual community since 1998, spreading asexuality awareness through her popular videos and blog essays. She has been interviewed in many mainstream publications, including Marie Claire, Salon, and the Daily Beast, and she was a prominent interviewee in the documentary (A)sexual by Arts Engine. She is a regular contributor to Good Vibrations. As an aromantic, asexual woman, she is happily single and resides in Tampa, Florida.