CW: Trauma and Corrective Rape are discussedTyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) is joined by Bumbinbuzbee (https:/www.twitch.tv/bumblinbuzbee), Gh05t_Girl (https:/www.twitch.tv/gh05t_girl), and Self_Tytled, and we discuss Demisexuality, Demiromanticism, and the Grey Umbrella of Asexuality and Aromanticism. We delve into many of the problematic misconceptions around Demisexuality and Demiromanticism, and we discuss the importance of communication and setting boundaries in relationships.Resources:Adfectual - an attractional orientation where attraction present can vary, depending on one's state of mind - it may also refer to fluctuating degrees of sex repulsion. For more information see:1) https://lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Adfectual2) https://arospecawarenessweek.tumblr.com/glossary_s (See definition #2)Andie Nordgren's A Short Instructional Manifesto For Relationship Anarchy https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/andie-nordgren-the-short-instructional-manifesto-for-relationship-anarchy

Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) is joined by The Demented Raven (https://www.twitch.tv/thedementedraven) and Sleepy_Buni (https://www.twitch.tv/sleepy_buni) to chat about aspec relationships and the challenges of navigating societal assumptions around allonormativity and amatonormativity! We also discuss the Split Attraction Model (SAM) and how it can be a useful framework for understanding the lived experiences of asexuality and aromanticism!

In this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) is joined by KamiAnya (https://www.twitch.tv/kamianya) and SleepyBuni (https://www.twitch.tv/sleepy_buni) as they discuss Aromanticism, and how amatonormative assumptions regarding relationships are harmful! The overlap between the Aspec and polyamorous communities is also discussed, as well as queer platonic relationships, and how arospec folks navigate relationships!

Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) is joined by Mabelluna (https://www.twitch.tv/mabelluna and @mabellunavt ) and Jessica as we discuss why Asexuality is known as the Invisible Orientation. We also explore why it is important to consider intersectional identities in the Ace community!

Host Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) joins Caberhook (https://www.twitch.tv/caberhook) and WildSage to discuss Aromanticism! We cover a history of the terminology, who AUREA is, along with the Aromantic spectrum! We discuss whether we find microlabels useful for our own understanding of Aromanticism, and talk about how we came to learn we are arospec. The podcast finishes with a brief discussion of why there are no cultural scale memes, unlike for Asexuality.

Note: I've attempted to fix the audio issues present in the first ~20 minutes, so I hope that Caberhook and WildSage are more audible now!

In the first episode of the Aspec Podcast Series, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) discusses a brief history of the term Asexuality as a sexual orientation, and the Asexual umbrella with uzworm (https://www.twitch.tv/uzworm) and Petito Nico (https://www.twitch.tv/petito_nico).

We discuss some common terminology, and microlabels, discussing how microlabels can be useful, and when they may not be useful to use. We cover why representation of Asexuality in media has historically been poor, and provide some suggestions of good representation. We end by discussing Ace memes!

Disclaimer: We had audio issues at the beginning, so the Podcast begins with KamiAnya introducing themselvesTyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) is joined by KamiAnya (https://www.twitch.tv/kamianya) and Lovosii (https://www.twitch.tv/lovosii/) as we explore the intersection of Religion with Aspec Identity from the perspectives of Judaism, Southern Baptist and Paganism. We discuss how accepting different religions are of asexuality and aromanticism, and how religion intersections with our own orientation. Common misconceptions around religion are discussed.

CW: conversion therapy, corrective rape and medicalization of asexuality are discussed in this episode

In this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) is joined by content creator Lynn Saga from YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@lynnsaga1397) as we chat about Asexuality! We discuss coming out, the erasure of Asexuality in society, media representation, and navigating Valentine's Day as Aspec individuals!

Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) is joined by Autisaurus (https://www.twitch.tv/autisaurus) and NorthOfSleepy (https://www.twitch.tv/northofsleepy) and we discuss the problematic representation of Asexuality and Aromanticism in mainstream TV and movies, and the reasons for this. We chat about a few recent examples where representation is more nuanced, and how it could be further improved. We finish by chatting about books where aspec representation is positive, and muse about music.

CW: Discussions of trauma and CTPSD involving sex and sexual relationshipsIn this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) is joined by CosmicQuarts (https://www.twitch.tv/cosmicquarts) and BumblinBuzbee (https://www.twitch.tv/bumblinbuzbee). We discuss the intersection of Neurodiverse identities and Aspec Identities, as well as Gender Identity.Resources:Adfectual definition: https://arospecawarenessweek.tumblr.com/glossary_s (Definition #2)

https://lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Adfectual

Andie Nordgren's A Short Instructional Manifesto For Relationship Anarchy:

https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/andie-nordgren-the-short-instructional-manifesto-for-relationship-anarchy

In this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) chats with Katherine Holmes (https://twitter.com/The_Quantum_Ace) and Gaby from AceSpaceLdn (https://www.instagram.com/gabyk_lib/) about the challenges that amatonormativity presents, and the importance of platonic friendships and unconventional relationships in Aspec communities. We also chat about Relationship Anarchy, and how it lends itself well to relationships in the Ace and Aro communities!

CW: Mentions of RacismIn this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) chats with ChrisHangry (https://www.twitch.tv/chrishangry) about compulsory heterosexuality, compulsory sexuality, and the intersections of race, culture and asexuality!

CW: conversion therapy, medicalization of asexualityIn this episode Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) is joined by Katherine Holmes (the_quantum_ace) and Sarah Cosgriff (https://www.tiktok.com/@ace.scicomm?lang=en) as we chat about being Ace in STEM, the medicalization of Asexuality, and the difficulties of navigating EDI in academiaBook recommendations:1) Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on our Sex Obsessed Culture by Sherronda J. Brown2) Ace and Aro Journeys: A Guide to Embracing Your Asexual or Aromantic Identity by The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project3) Be the Sea by Clara WardInternational Asexuality Day (April 6th): https://internationalasexualityday.org/en/Paper co-authored by Sarah and Stella: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41585-024-00891-x.epdf?sharing_token=p1wNXQozMxAs7kmrLkbUAtRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0MiH9ecxQhOFCBjbEOnq2TeJT1-JxK0VZLb5yASMlTeQN09dujjVYq6t6qjybzs_bjFBRdeCdrM8PMEprFUgmLEI7vS00ktoheIe6uidYlaJFfTFtPZooBSAxMmLwhu5iM%3D&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2zNef7JGZtiAJMlCJKSKBbyN6l6Ytj0iUT_IvdQkcYsQ1fpUYFZC0RRp0_aem_ARJkap-_RBiOSw8mOg9_pWx2ITfDg03xbk9QKP3NGimdvGIoEq6g1L1xXYuzDN-0_TCKr24_7M_VYstm72CFlev9

In this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) chats with Katrina Jackson (she/her, Director) and Catherine Bobalek (she/her, Producer) from the Aromcom Film! Aromcom (https://linktr.ee/AromcomFilm) is a short film that depicts a cozy platonic meet-cute set during an Icelandic winter storm! It explores the challenges that many Ace and Aro folks face amidst a world of Compulsory Sexuality and Romance! We chat about the film, and the themes of isolation, the challenges that compulsory sexuality and romance create for aspec individuals, and talk about amatonormativity, the importance of aromantic and asexual representation in media, and the need for more content that is centred around platonic relationships!We also briefly chat about Cupcake (https://vimeo.com/1056142076) a short film, directed by Catherine Bobalek that explores the difficulties of describing attraction through the lens of asexuality!

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: trauma, discussions of sex, mental health discussionIn this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) chats with Peachtastic (https://www.twitch.tv/peachtastic) about the grey umbrella of Asexuality and Aromanticism! We begin with a brief history about the split attraction model (SAM), before delving into talking about the diversity of experiences captured under the grey umbrellas of asexuality and aromanticism! We discuss microlabels, including grey-asexuality, lithosexual, fraysexual, reciprosexual and demisexuality (and discuss the parallel terms under the Aro umbrella). We end by talking about why it can be difficult to come out as Ace and Aro, and why many folks don't realize until later in life!

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

CW: trauma, discussions of sex

In this episode, Tyeewhyee (https://www.twitch.tv/tyeewhyee) chats with Sleepy_Buni (https://www.twitch.tv/sleepy_buni) and Peachtastic (https://www.twitch.tv/peachtastic) about Relationship Anarchy (RA) and Queer Platonic Relationships (QPRs)! We begin with a brief overview of the philosophies behind RA and discuss why it is a useful tool to understand relationships that deviate from societal norms. We chat about why societal norms around relationships can be harmful, especially within the context of ace and aro communities, and introduce the relationship anarchy smorgasbord!

Resources referenced in the episode:

Andie Nordgren's Blog: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/andie-nordgren-the-short-instructional-manifesto-for-relationship-anarchy

RA Smorgasbord: https://www.multiamory.com/podcast/339-the-smorgasbord-of-relationships

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!

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!

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

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/