For Ace Week, the Aspec Podcast hosted apanel discussion around disability and asexuality, featuring Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee/), TheDementedRaven (https://www.twitch.tv/thedementedraven/), Buzbee(https://www.twitch.tv/bumblinbuzbee/), Miktastic(https://www.twitch.tv/miktastic/) and Devin. We discussed the history of both Ace Week, and Disabled Ace Day, and why disabled aces face discrimination and marginalization within the broader ace discourse.

Resources discussed:

Ace Week: https://www.aceweek.org/

Resources for Disabled Ace Day (from 2023):https://aceweek.org/stories/disabled-ace-media-and-resources-list

Ace Couple Podcast Episode 213 (Ableism Part 1): https://theacecouple.com/episode213/

CW: Discussions of Trauma, Conversion Therapy

In this episode, we chat with Ritash (https://www.instagram.com/ritashachanta/?hl=en), a neuroqueer, gender fluid, pan -grayro Ace with invisiblized disabilities. They are a writer, trainer, research advisor, and a multilingual LGBTIQAP+ peer counsellor & co-founder of the RANG Foundation! We discuss the Aspec community in India, and the unique challenges that Aces and Aros face in South Asia, as well as their Instagram Live series (https://www.instagram.com/rang.org2020/?hl=en)!

In this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) chats with Shaka6331 (https://www.twitch.tv/shaka6331) and Miktastic (https://www.twitch.tv/miktastic), continuing the exploration of the intersection of Gender and Aspec Identity. We talk about demigender and agender identities, and explore the intersection with neurodivergent identities as well.

Demigender: https://lgbtqia.fandom.com/wiki/Demigender

Agender: https://lgbtqia.fandom.com/wiki/Agender

Canton Winer - My Gender is Like an Empty Lot: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/CAG7U

In this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) chats with LoreCurator (https://www.twitch.tv/lorecurator) and Nat (https://www.instagram.com/pollyanna.dragdoll/) about the intersections of gender identity, agender, and aspec identities.

Agender definition: https://lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Agender

Clowngender definition: https://lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Clowngender

LoreCurator's Socials:

https://bsky.app/profile/lorecurator.bsky.social

https://www.twitch.tv/lorecurator

Nat's Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/Pollyanna.dragdoll

https://www.tiktok.com/@pollyannaskandihttps://linktr.ee/Pollyanna.dragdoll

CW: Detailed discussions of kink, and sex, trauma, mentions of self-harm

In this episode Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) chats with Caberhook (https://www.twitch.tv/caberhook) and Sleepy_Buni (https://www.twitch.tv/sleepy_buni) about the intersection of Kink, and the Ace Community. We talk about why so many aces are drawn to kink, discuss the importance of communication and boundary setting, and the importance of having a safety plan. We discuss the differences between sensual and sexual attraction, and why kink is a sensual experience for many aces. If you would like to learn more about kink, particularly from an aspec perspective, I encourage you to check out the following resources:Meghan Sandor’s brief introduction to Kink and Asexuality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdcWFjamQs4Evie Lupine on Asexuality and BDSM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdxjQpuOmEoWattsTheSafeword on Being Demi and Kinky: https://youtu.be/OhVlxW23-Us?si=cNgAPXkZvlgfsG9wAce Couple’s Podcast Episode feat. Evie Lupine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfL6B-rUfaoAsexual and Kinky: https://stanforddaily.com/2014/06/05/asexual-and-kinky-what/The Barefoot Backpacker on Asexuality and Kink: https://barefoot-backpacker.com/asexuality-and-kink/

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with Kanarietta (https://www.twitch.tv/kanarietta) about Ace Pride!

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with Buzbee (https://www.twitch.tv/bumblinbuzbee) about Ace Pride!

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with Quartsy (https://www.twitch.tv/cosmicquarts) about Ace Pride and Aspec Relationsips!

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with Nekoyasha (https://bsky.app/profile/nekoyasha.bsky.social) about Ace Pride and the multitude of challenges that compulsory sexuality and a lack of spaces online and in person for Black aces create!

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with MatsuyoRific (https://www.youtube.com/@MatsuyoRificabout) Aromantic Pride!

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with RenRenBen (https://www.twitch.tv/renrenben) about Demi Pride!

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with Miktastic (https://www.twitch.tv/miktastic) about Demi Pride!

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with Miktastic (https://www.twitch.tv/miktastic) about Gender and Ace/Aro Pride!

CW: mentions of relationship trauma, harassment

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with Caberhook (https://www.twitch.tv/caberhook) about Gender and Ace/Aro Pride!

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and talk about what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with artist Java4Jaq (https://www.twitch.tv/java4jaq)!

CW: mentions of relationship trauma, harassment

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with ZeldaMOMOe (https://www.twitch.tv/zeldamomoe)!

CW: mentions of self harm, trauma, abuse and substance use

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with LoreCurator (https://www.twitch.tv/lorecurator)about the intersections of aspec and trans identities, and the challenges this creates for navigating academia !

CW: discussions of sex

Our Pride Talks continue as we speak with XanderVs (https://www.twitch.tv/xander_vs_/) about Ace representation in games, and how we can be proud of our Ace identity without necessarily having to be loud and visible to the public!

Resources discussed in episode:

AVEN - the Asexual and Visibility Network: https://www.asexuality.org/?q=about.html

AUREA (Aromantic-spectrum Union for Recognition, Education, and Advocacy): https://www.aromanticism.org/

A (very incomplete) list of in person Ace/Aro communities: https://www.aromanticism.org/en/in-person-communities

CW: discussions of sex

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with GlassesJournal (https://www.twitch.tv/glassesjournal)! Resources referenced in the episode:BOOKS:Sherronda J Brown - Refusing Compulsory Sexuality (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/710512/refusing-compulsory-sexuality-by-sherronda-j-brown/9781623177102)Ace by Angela Chen (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/625230/ace-by-angela-chen/9780807014738)I am Ace by Cody Diagle-Orians (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61365161-i-am-ace)The Ace and Aro Relationship Guide by Cody Diagle-OriansBeing Ace: An Anthology of Queer, Trans, Femme, and Disabled Stories of Asexual Love and Connection by Madeline Dyer et al. (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65212707-being-ace)Be The Sea by Clara Ward (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/182054805-be-the-sea)YOUTUBE CHANNELS:Lynn Saga (https://www.youtube.com/@lynnsaga1397)Fluently Aspec (https://www.youtube.com/@fluentlyaspec)

CW: discussions of sex

For Pride, we've begun a brand new series called the Aspec Podcast Pride Talks, where we explore coming out, and what Ace and Aro Pride looks like! In this episode we chat with CoziestFox (https://www.twitch.tv/coziestfox)! Resources referenced in the episode:FluentlyAspec blog: https://www.fluentlyaspec.com/blog/my-first-asexual-representation-experienceAromCom Film: Aromcom depicts a cozy platonic meet-cute set during an Icelandic winter storm. Follow updates here: https://linktr.ee/AromcomFilm