“Straight” is often used to mean the opposite of “queer” or LGBTQIA+, and therefore many people think that straight or hetero people don’t belong in or are not part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Unfortunately, this can impact asexual and aromantic people, as it is possible for them to have heteromantic or heterosexual attraction or desire, or hetero tertiary attraction or desire, even while they are ace, aro, or aroace. For Pride Month, we wanted to shine a light on those aspec people who identify as straight or hetero in any way, as this month is for them as well.
This article is the first of several focused on straight or hetero aspecs – this one includes all asexual people, some of whom are also aromantic, who identify as straight or hetero. One of the next articles will include all aromantic people, some of whom are asexual, who identify as straight.
Thank you to all who volunteered their time and shared their experiences.
Continue reading “Pride 2022 – Straight or Hetero Aspecs – Part One”