Asexuality and aromanticism both occupy the A in the LGBTQIAP+ acronym, alongside agender.

These terms, however, are only a few of what are known as “a-spec” (asexual spectrum) identities.

The identities that fall under the umbrellas of asexual, aromantic, and agender are many and varied, and almost as diverse as the greater LGBTQ+ community itself.

Here, we'll go into some of the lesser-known identities that fall under the categories of asexual and aromantic.

Note that this is by no means an exhaustive list; there are dozens of other identities that fall under the a-spectrum.

While this may seem excessive to some, for many people having these identities is extremely important.

It allows them to cast light on experiences that would otherwise be ignored or scorned, and helps them to find communities that they identify with.

If someone finds a microlabel that fits the experience they haven’t been able to qualify or quantify, it can alleviate feelings of brokenness or unbelonging.

Please visit the link provided if you think asexuality is an identity that may apply to you, or if you'd just like to learn more about Asexuality.