Ace hub

What is the ‘Ace’ community 

The ‘Ace’ community is an umbrella term that refers to people who identify somewhere on the asexual spectrum, specifically to describe a lack of, varying, or occasional experiences of sexual attraction. This encompasses asexual people as well as those who identify as demisexual, grey ace, and other ace-spec identities. Asexual people who experience romantic attraction might also use terms such as gay, bi, lesbian, straight and queer in conjunction with asexual to describe the direction of their romantic attraction.

Ace people have always been part of the LGBTQ+ community, but are often erased and ignored.

Life in the workplace, healthcare, education and the everyday Ace, Aro or Asexual person

Everyone deserves to feel seen, respected and supported, at work, in education, in healthcare, and in everyday life. But for many ace and aromantic people, these spaces can still feel isolating and invalidating. At Stonewall, we’re working to change that. We've previously partnering with ace activist Yasmin Benoit on the Ace Project, a research initiative that aims to build a picture of ace communities’ experiences, needs and priorities for change, with a focus on employment, healthcare and higher education.

Resources, stories and support for Ace & Aro people

Check out the content below from ace creators, exploring topics such as ace erasure and community gatekeeping.