Dear Abby: How do I tell my family I’m asexual?

Dear Abby: How do I tell my family I’m asexual?

DEAR ABBY: For the past two years, I have been trying to conceal from my family (with modest success) that I’m asexual. I overhear conversations my parents have been having with my older siblings on the subject of dating, and I’m becoming increasingly frustrated that my experiences have been so different from theirs. I have … Read more

I’m an asexual lingerie model — I work with sex positive brands but am not attracted to anyone

I’m an asexual lingerie model — I work with sex positive brands but am not attracted to anyone

A model has told how she identifies as asexual — despite working for lingerie and sex positive brands.  Yasmin Benoit, 27, has had a successful career modeling for well-known brands such as Ann Summers, Playful Promises, Thistle and Spire.  But the model — who came out as asexual aged 15 — feels little to no … Read more

We’re conjoined twins — I’m asexual, but my sister has a boyfriend

We’re conjoined twins — I’m asexual, but my sister has a boyfriend

A conjoined twin has found a love connection — despite her sister not being a good wingwoman. Carmen and Lupita Andrade, 22, are attached along their chest walls. They have two arms, but only a single leg each, with Carmen controlling the right leg, and Lupita managing the left.  That hasn’t stopped Carmen from seeking … Read more