{"product_id":"understanding-asexuality","title":"Understanding Asexuality","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsexuality can be defined as an enduring lack of sexual attraction. Thus  asexual individuals do not find (and perhaps never have) others sexually appealing. Some consider asexuality as a fourth category of sexual orientation  distinct from heterosexuality  homosexuality  or bisexuality. However  there is also recent evidence that the label asexual may be used in a broader way than merely as a lack of sexual attraction. People who say they have sexual attraction to others  but indicate little or no desire for sexual activity are also self-identifying as asexual. Distinct from celibacy  which refers to sexual abstinence by choice where sexual attraction and desire may still be present  asexuality is experienced by those having a lack or sexual attraction or a lack of sexual desire.  More and more  those who identify as asexual are coming out  joining up  and forging a common identity. The time is right for a better understanding of this sexual orientation  written by an expert in the field who has conducted studies on asexuality and who has provided important contributions to understanding asexuality. This timely resource will be one of the first books written on the topic for general readers  and the first to look at the historical  biological  and social aspects of asexuality. It includes firsthand accounts throughout from people who identify as asexual. The study of asexuality  as it contrasts so clearly with sexuality  also holds up a lens and reveals clues to the mystery of sexuality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44986337624117,"sku":"ByrdShop_1442201002","price":26.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781442201002.jpg?v=1770896604","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/understanding-asexuality","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}