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9 fab Ideas for perfect asexual gifts

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Choosing a present for your asexual family member, friend or loved one might seem to be a tricky task, but we’ve come up with some ideas to help you find perfect asexual gifts for an asexual pal.

  1. Asexuality Pride Merchandise: Show your support with a range of asexuality pride items, such as T-shirts, hoodies, or tote bags featuring the asexual flag or related symbols.
  2. Customized Jewelry: Consider personalized jewellery, like a beaded bracelet, necklace, earrings or even a ring with discreet asexuality pride symbols or ones that use the colours of the asexual flag to wear as a subtle but meaningful accessory.
  3. Books and Literature: Gift a book that explores asexuality or features a protagonist who identifies as asexual. This could include fiction, non-fiction, or educational resources.
  4. Comfortable Clothing: Opt for cosy and comfortable clothing items, like a soft hoodie or pyjamas, with a simple yet stylish design that reflects asexuality pride.
  5. Subscription to Asexuality-Inclusive Media: Provide access to streaming services, like Netflix, NowTV or Paramount that offer a variety of movies and TV shows with asexuality representation to promote inclusivity. Netflix recently introduced an asexual character to its Sex Education show…
  6. Aromantic/Asexual Flag Merchandise: Explore items adorned with the colours of the asexual flags, such as mugs, posters, or phone cases, for a subtle yet affirming touch.
  7. Asexuality Pride Artwork: Commission or purchase artwork that celebrates asexuality, whether it’s a custom piece or a print of existing art that resonates with the individual.
  8. Self-Care and Relaxation Gifts: Pamper them with self-care items like scented candles, manicure sets, bath bombs, or even a gift box for your favourite ace pal.
  9. Asexuality-Inclusive Games or Puzzles: Select games or puzzles that are inclusive and diverse, providing entertainment that reflects and respects different identities, including asexuality.
  10. Personalized Gifts: Create a personalized item, such as a custom mug, with a special message or design that acknowledges and celebrates their asexuality. We’ve also come up with some unique asexual gift ideas.
Some great asexual gift ideas could include jewellery, the asexual flag or even asexual shoelaces
Our forever flowers make perfect asexual gifts
Asexual LGBT Flag Card #PROUD

Remember to consider the individual’s preferences and interests when choosing a gift, and the most important aspect is to show acceptance and understanding of their identity.

Some Asexual Gift Ideas

When is Asexuality Day 2023?

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This is exactly when Asexuality Day 2023 happens

Asexuality Day, also known as Ace Day, is an annual event held on April 6th to celebrate and raise awareness about asexuality. The day is an opportunity for people to learn about asexuality and for asexual people to connect with each other and celebrate their identities.

Asexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction to others or a very low level of sexual desire. Asexual people may still have romantic attractions and desire emotional intimacy and connection with others, but do not experience sexual attraction in the same way that most people do.

What’s the point of Asexuality day 2023?

Asexual people will be celebrating Asexuality Day 2023 in many ways
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Asexuality Day aims to promote understanding and acceptance of asexuality and to combat the myths and stereotypes that can lead to asexual people feeling marginalized and misunderstood. It is an opportunity for asexual people to come together and find community and support, and for allies to learn more about asexuality and how to be better allies.

Is there a flag for Asexuality Day 2023?

The asexual flag is a symbol used to represent asexuality, which is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction or a low interest in sexual activity. The flag was created by AVEN (the Asexual Visibility and Education Network) in 2010.

The asexual flag consists of four horizontal stripes of equal size, from top to bottom: black, grey, white, and purple. The black stripe represents asexuality, the grey stripe represents grey-asexuality and demisexuality, the white stripe represents sexuality, and the purple stripe represents community.

The flag is meant to represent the diversity within the asexual community, with the black stripe representing those who identify as completely asexual, the grey stripe representing those who experience some level of sexual attraction, the white stripe representing those who experience sexual attraction, and the purple stripe representing the community as a whole.

What happens on Asexuality Day?

Asexuality Day typically includes a range of activities and events, such as social media campaigns, educational workshops, and community gatherings. These activities aim to raise awareness of asexuality and promote greater understanding and acceptance of asexual people.

Overall, Asexuality Day is an important reminder of the diversity of human sexuality, and a call for greater inclusivity and acceptance of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation. It is a time to celebrate and support the asexual community and to work towards a world in which all people are respected and valued for who they are.

When is Asexual Awareness week in 2020?

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Asexual Awareness Week was first celebrated in 2010 and aims to bring awareness to asexual or Ace people in the LGBT+ community.

It was founded to support and celebrate asexuality and grey asexuality by Asexual advocate Sara Beth Brooks in 2010.

In 2020 Asexual Awareness Week takes place on the last full week of October, meaning it will take place between 25th to the 31st of October (Sunday to Saturday)

What are the colours of the Asexual Pride flag?

What are the colours of the Asexual Pride flag?

The asexual pride flag consists of (from top to bottom) a black, grey, white and purple stripe. It was designed by an AVEN user named, “standup”, and first posted at 4:36 PM on June 30th, 2010.

Can you buy asexual jewellery or gifts?

Yes, there are many stores which have gifts which have the asexual colours assigned to them. Check out the amazing asexual gift and jewellery range from our partner site, The Pride Shop.

To find out other days in the LGBT+ calendar click here.