PLoS One October 2021 PMID 33979379

Cognitive processing of sexual cues in asexual individuals and heterosexual women with desire/arousal difficulties.

Natalie B Brown, Diana Peragine, Doug P VanderLaan, Alan Kingstone, Lori A Brotto

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15
Peak: 3 in Dec 2021
across 2 sources since Nov 2021

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2,675

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Nov 2021 – Jun 2024

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a respectful tone with mentions of personal identity and scientific validation, such as calling out misconceptions and endorsing the research as thorough and valuable, which demonstrates moderate engagement and interest without strong agreement or impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions support the idea that asexuality is not related to low libido and emphasize understanding it as a legitimate orientation, reflecting neutrality or slight agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show curiosity, especially with recommendations to watch or learn more about the research, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users actively discuss definitions, share personal experiences, and suggest resources, showing they are engaging thoughtfully with the material.

ImpactNeutral impact

While some posts highlight the importance of correct understanding, the overall impact seems limited, with no major societal or scientific changes indicated.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how asexual individuals and women with lifelong or acquired Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (SIAD) process sexual cues differently, revealing variations in attention and appraisal of sexual stimuli.
  • Women with SIAD tend to pay more controlled attention to erotic images and have more positive explicit attitudes towards sex compared to asexual individuals and those with lifelong SIAD, suggesting differences in cognitive and emotional responses.
  • The research highlights that asexuality and SIAD, while distinct, may share some neural mechanisms, but differ in how they cognitively and affectively process sexual cues, with implications for understanding sexual attraction and dysfunction.]

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EJ
@Elsanne_J · X

@gallik20 @non_dutchie2 @Gloomy_Planets @cazcutts @cekapsyduck @GoodReddit https://t.co/Z8ZhYty5Ct It's an odd thing. Personally I use the word to indentify myself 'cause I don't sexually fantasize about specific ppl (or even fictional characters), nor am I interested in the act. Maybe I'll get interested when I'm 30, who knows, but rn it is what it is.

Aug 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 72 followers View post →
laura ᵕ̈
@buckleydjh · X

if you’re interested in learning or understanding asexuality better i really recommend this !!!! i just watched it and its so good and thorough :D https://t.co/VzioCvxuuw

Dec 20, 2021 · 1 like · 2,342 followers View post →
кысь 2.0
@murcatfish · X

@intilijintp https://t.co/4Vy15K4m16 — исследования чисто выборки асексуалов https://t.co/aVOzkFqGep — данные о различии асексуалов и людей с сексуальной дисфункцией сейчас ещё кое-что кину

May 21, 2022 · 1 like · 200 followers View post →
Asexual ACES
@asexualACES · X

RT @TF_Russia: @asexualACES @aceweek Although AceWeek ended, I've found two interesting scientific reports on how asexuality is distinguish…

Nov 2, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,186 followers View post →
laura ᵕ̈
@buckleydjh · X

sci guys - the science of asexuality https://t.co/VzioCvxuuw

Apr 6, 2022 · 2,342 followers View post →
• Nova •
@TherioNova · X

@thinnieberries Girl don't play girl. https://t.co/i2NgEgDsDn https://t.co/KML2PUXU3n

Jan 22, 2022 · 323 followers View post →

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Alex
@alexbarnxtt · X

@ChrisBalchin4 @SpookyLuka @cbucksrules @ADudfield @theyasminbenoit @PrideInLondon They don’t pose a question, they provided evidence against it being paraphilic, which you’ve failed to rebuttal. It’s also not a result of low libido: https://t.co/tLymR3mwsB. Have you any evidence for your assertion that the vast majority are young?

Jun 30, 2024 · 22 followers View post →
Alex
@alexbarnxtt · X

@cbucksrules @ADudfield @theyasminbenoit @PrideInLondon Incorrect, asexuality is not low libido. Stop pathologising something, a priori, that you clearly don’t understand. Dunning-Kruger effect in full swing there. https://t.co/tLymR3mwsB https://t.co/tLymR3mwsB https://t.co/ODICv5Qsx3

Jun 30, 2024 · 22 followers View post →
Myrlin
@EnbyArchmage · X

@autytwink https://t.co/e8qKdWIZyx

Apr 7, 2023 · 200 followers View post →
EJ
@Elsanne_J · X

@gallik20 @non_dutchie2 @Gloomy_Planets @cazcutts @cekapsyduck @GoodReddit https://t.co/Z8ZhYty5Ct It's an odd thing. Personally I use the word to indentify myself 'cause I don't sexually fantasize about specific ppl (or even fictional characters), nor am I interested in the act. Maybe I'll get interested when I'm 30, who knows, but rn it is what it is.

Aug 19, 2022 · 2 likes · 72 followers View post →
кысь 2.0
@murcatfish · X

@intilijintp https://t.co/4Vy15K4m16 — исследования чисто выборки асексуалов https://t.co/aVOzkFqGep — данные о различии асексуалов и людей с сексуальной дисфункцией сейчас ещё кое-что кину

May 21, 2022 · 1 like · 200 followers View post →
ScottishAce
@ScottishAce · X

@LaurenGNC_Butch @sianllewellyn17 @WSallthisthen @TullipR How about 3 more? https://t.co/GgCQZ8QLsO. https://t.co/MmuW5PCD19 https://t.co/VKtA2fmDRf I've provided 4, not seen 1 against these yet.

May 18, 2022 · 3 followers View post →
laura ᵕ̈
@buckleydjh · X

sci guys - the science of asexuality https://t.co/VzioCvxuuw

Apr 6, 2022 · 2,342 followers View post →
• Nova •
@TherioNova · X

@thinnieberries Girl don't play girl. https://t.co/i2NgEgDsDn https://t.co/KML2PUXU3n

Jan 22, 2022 · 323 followers View post →
fumeinadebaisu
@fumeinadebaisu · X

RT @fumeinadebaisu: https://t.co/mEzIrW7Al7 アセクシャルと性的関心・興奮障害はどう違うのかについて、性的なキューに対する認知処理から探っている 多分全文タダで読める

Jan 11, 2022 · 1 share · 83 followers View post →
fumeinadebaisu
@fumeinadebaisu · X

https://t.co/mEzIrW7Al7 アセクシャルと性的関心・興奮障害はどう違うのかについて、性的なキューに対する認知処理から探っている 多分全文タダで読める

Jan 3, 2022 · 1 share · 83 followers View post →
laura ᵕ̈
@buckleydjh · X

if you’re interested in learning or understanding asexuality better i really recommend this !!!! i just watched it and its so good and thorough :D https://t.co/VzioCvxuuw

Dec 20, 2021 · 1 like · 2,342 followers View post →
Rej
@RejIsNotOkay · X

Video: https://t.co/H0wzDrvSaE

Dec 19, 2021 · 5 followers View post →
mafer
@mafervazquez_99 · X

RT @TF_Russia: @asexualACES @aceweek Although AceWeek ended, I've found two interesting scientific reports on how asexuality is distinguish…

Nov 2, 2021 · 2 shares · 9 followers View post →
Asexual ACES
@asexualACES · X

RT @TF_Russia: @asexualACES @aceweek Although AceWeek ended, I've found two interesting scientific reports on how asexuality is distinguish…

Nov 2, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,186 followers View post →