Arch Sex Behav June 2007 PMID 17345167

Asexuality: classification and characterization.

Nicole Prause, Cynthia A Graham

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone demonstrates high interest due to detailed references to traits like low sexual desire and arousability, while engagement is shown through participants questioning methodology and sharing their personal experiences, reflecting a nuanced but mixed impact on social understanding of asexuality.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Discussions reflect mixed reactions, with some acknowledging the study's findings while others criticize its methodology or relevance, leading to an overall neutral stance.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of asexuality and its classification generates high curiosity among participants, evidenced by frequent questions about definitions, methods, and implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many users reference specific details from the publication, such as traits like lower sexual desire and arousability, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The dialogues suggest that the publication has a noticeable influence on social discussions about asexuality, especially when emphasizing biological and psychological features, though some detract from its authority by questioning its methods.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how asexuality is defined and characterized, noting that the term has many definitions and has been under-researched.
  • Through interviews and an online survey of 1,146 participants, including 41 self-identified asexuals, the research investigates traits like sexual desire, arousability, and excitation, finding that asexual individuals generally experience less sexual desire and arousal.
  • The findings suggest that low sexual desire is a key feature of asexuality, as it best predicts whether someone identifies as asexual, with asexuals not showing consistent differences from non-asexuals in sexual inhibition or masturbation desire.]

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Nicole Prause
@NicoleRPrause · X

@mikestabile We legitimately thought asexuals might escape attacks like this in our 2007 paper because they were not engaging in the behaviors usually targeted by hate groups. Dang. https://t.co/uDfDkY9moG

Mar 7, 2023 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 9,098 followers View post →
Szczursko
@anxietys_lover · X

@HeteroTeam Dziwne, w "Asexuality: Classification and Characterization" Arch Sex Behav (2007) 36:341–356 Nicole Prause, Cynthia A. Graham jest wskazany obok orientacji seksualnej https://t.co/hlFRqUAbJj

Jan 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 43 followers View post →
maddie^^
@beonjjae_bang · X

@JabariTheMiller @jk_rowling Prause, N., Graham, C.A. Asexuality: Classification and Characterization. Arch Sex Behav 36, 341–356 (2007). https://t.co/CSH5HytfGt

Apr 7, 2025 · 1 like · 140 followers View post →
Magnesium guy. Scott Henrie
@10mm_404 · X

@Susu_jpg Are you one of the asexuality spectrums? I'm a demisexual. I'm not attracted to someone unless I form a strong emotional or intellectual connection with them. Asexuality is

Jun 15, 2020 · 1,835 followers View post →
Mellennia, The Local Hermit
@Mellennia1 · X

RT @NicoleRPrause: @mikestabile We legitimately thought asexuals might escape attacks like this in our 2007 paper because they were not eng…

Mar 7, 2023 · 3 shares · 799 followers View post →
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@NotYourNaught · X

RT @NicoleRPrause: @mikestabile We legitimately thought asexuals might escape attacks like this in our 2007 paper because they were not eng…

Mar 7, 2023 · 3 shares · 597 followers View post →

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@beonjjae_bang · X

@SlenderTheSir @jk_rowling Prause, N., Graham, C.A. Asexuality: Classification and Characterization. Arch Sex Behav 36, 341–356 (2007). https://t.co/CSH5HytfGt

Apr 7, 2025 · 140 followers View post →
maddie^^
@beonjjae_bang · X

@Kidtwist73 @PaulJeffries @jk_rowling Prause, N., Graham, C.A. Asexuality: Classification and Characterization. Arch Sex Behav 36, 341–356 (2007). https://t.co/CSH5HytfGt

Apr 7, 2025 · 140 followers View post →
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@beonjjae_bang · X

@Nightsh91729590 @ObsidianRaiyne @jk_rowling Prause, N., Graham, C.A. Asexuality: Classification and Characterization. Arch Sex Behav 36, 341–356 (2007). https://t.co/CSH5HytfGt

Apr 7, 2025 · 140 followers View post →
maddie^^
@beonjjae_bang · X

@JabariTheMiller @jk_rowling Prause, N., Graham, C.A. Asexuality: Classification and Characterization. Arch Sex Behav 36, 341–356 (2007). https://t.co/CSH5HytfGt

Apr 7, 2025 · 1 like · 140 followers View post →
maddie^^
@beonjjae_bang · X

@Hannahontwatter @rejserin @jk_rowling Prause, N., Graham, C.A. Asexuality: Classification and Characterization. Arch Sex Behav 36, 341–356 (2007). https://t.co/CSH5HytfGt

Apr 7, 2025 · 140 followers View post →
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@BikMikky · X

@ErgoFoxxxy @DDDstroyed That’s the issue. These classifications weren’t used in the socialogical study, so it muddies the data https://t.co/0aiH4KgQIo

Mar 16, 2024 · 17 followers View post →
Demon Slut
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RT @NicoleRPrause: @mikestabile We legitimately thought asexuals might escape attacks like this in our 2007 paper because they were not eng…

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Mellennia, The Local Hermit
@Mellennia1 · X

RT @NicoleRPrause: @mikestabile We legitimately thought asexuals might escape attacks like this in our 2007 paper because they were not eng…

Mar 7, 2023 · 3 shares · 799 followers View post →
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@NotYourNaught · X

RT @NicoleRPrause: @mikestabile We legitimately thought asexuals might escape attacks like this in our 2007 paper because they were not eng…

Mar 7, 2023 · 3 shares · 597 followers View post →
Nicole Prause
@NicoleRPrause · X

@mikestabile We legitimately thought asexuals might escape attacks like this in our 2007 paper because they were not engaging in the behaviors usually targeted by hate groups. Dang. https://t.co/uDfDkY9moG

Mar 7, 2023 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 9,098 followers View post →
Szczursko
@anxietys_lover · X

@HeteroTeam Dziwne, w "Asexuality: Classification and Characterization" Arch Sex Behav (2007) 36:341–356 Nicole Prause, Cynthia A. Graham jest wskazany obok orientacji seksualnej https://t.co/hlFRqUAbJj

Jan 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 43 followers View post →
Denouncer of Everything
@searchingthru · X

"Asexuals reported significantly less desire for sex with a partner, lower sexual arousability, and lower sexual excitation but did not differ consistently from non-asexuals in their sexual inhibition scores or their desire to masturbate."

Jun 14, 2021 · 407 followers View post →
Prizzlesticks
@Prizzlesticks1 · X

@YOSHlCORE @destinysdean @thiamstiels Didja though? Because I did a quick search through the NLM and here are 3 studies right off the bat. https://t.co/bRnO2fwNGE https://t.co/Al1VwdhEBB https://t.co/wiBPOtoioJ So where's your science degree, hotshot? What sources did you 'look into'? For real, cite your sources.

Jun 30, 2020 · 65 followers View post →
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#八尋のメモ Asexuality: Classification and Characterization https://t.co/Pzmz3xGBGb

Jun 24, 2020 · 223 followers View post →
Magnesium guy. Scott Henrie
@10mm_404 · X

@Susu_jpg Are you one of the asexuality spectrums? I'm a demisexual. I'm not attracted to someone unless I form a strong emotional or intellectual connection with them. Asexuality is

Jun 15, 2020 · 1,835 followers View post →
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