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EPISODE · May 8, 2023 · 54 MIN

Annoying Assumptions About Asexuality and Aromanticism - Sand in My Clam Series

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This week in The Lounge I get a couple of cool cats on to chat about asexuality and aromanticism and the annoying and incorrect assumptions that are commonly made by those of us who don't understand this topic. I chat with Niamh (who's asexual and aromantic) and mainstay guest and supporter of the poddy, Hannah, about this complex and oft-misunderstood orientation.We cover some common misconceptions and assumptions people make that get sand in Niamh's clam. For example the ol' "Oh you're asexual? What a waste...what a pity", and "oh you're asexual? It's a phase, you'll change your mind about me"... Or "you just haven't met the right person". We chat about how people commonly feel sorry for people who are asexual as though they're missing out on some essential and incomparable part of the human experience. And we cover the reactions people have if someone who claims to be asexual puts effort into their appearance, dresses up in an 'attractive' way or engages in their sensual expression.We talk about intimacy, baths with friends, platonic connection and people feeling entitled to our bodies.This is an important conversation and will help deepen your understanding of this stuff hugely so I really recommend giving it a listen!Make sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/Or support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagraf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in The Lounge I get a couple of cool cats on to chat about asexuality and aromanticism and the annoying and incorrect assumptions that are commonly made by those of us who don't understand this topic. I chat with Niamh (who's asexual and aromantic) and mainstay guest and supporter of the poddy, Hannah, about this complex and oft-misunderstood orientation.We cover some common misconceptions and assumptions people make that get sand in Niamh's clam. For example the ol' "Oh you're asexual? What a waste...what a pity", and "oh you're asexual? It's a phase, you'll change your mind about me"... Or "you just haven't met the right person". We chat about how people commonly feel sorry for people who are asexual as though they're missing out on some essential and incomparable part of the human experience. And we cover the reactions people have if someone who claims to be asexual puts effort into their appearance, dresses up in an 'attractive' way or engages in their sensual expression.We talk about intimacy, baths with friends, platonic connection and people feeling entitled to our bodies.This is an important conversation and will help deepen your understanding of this stuff hugely so I really recommend giving it a listen!Make sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/Or support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagraf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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