Good Omens (possibly) Unpopular Opinion

Quick PSA, because there seems to be some severe lack of education regarding Asexuality among a certain bunch of opinionated people, who frankly have no place having such strong opinions about something they've demonstrated to be so ignorant about:

Asexuality =/= a lack of libido, sexual appetite, sexual drive, or sexual activity.

Asexuality does = no experience of sexual attraction.

There are many forms of attraction. For example, some of them may be: romantic attraction that you'd experience towards a romantic partner. Aesthetic attraction that you may experience when you see someone's fashion style or overall appearance. Platonic attraction that you may experience towards a close friend. Etc.

Asexuality IS a spectrum, we call it the Asexuality Umbrella; SOME people under the ace umbrella may experience no interest towards sex/intimacy whatsoever, some may experience disgust re anything sex/intimacy related, some may be indifferent or neutral about it, and some are positive or even enthusiastic about it. These things may include acts such as kissing and physical touch of the non sexual kind. ALL of these people are still asexual, and their sexual activity or lack thereof has nothing to do with it.

Asexual people may choose to engage or not in sexual activity, and the circumstances under which they choose to do so, and the reasons why, are very varied: physical pleasure, closeness to a partner, emotional connection, finding pleasure in pleasing a partner, etc, etc.

The ways in which an asexual person may choose to find their pleasure is also very varied. And yes, it may be through fiction, because it can be a safe way to do so without being expected to behave or perform in a certain way that may be uncomfortable for the individual. Nothing wrong with enjoying a good smutty book or fanfic, or comic. Harms no one involved. Enjoying this doesn't mean you're not asexual.

Asexuality does exist, and it's way more nuanced and varied than just equalling it to "not getting any."

Now read all that again, but switch Asexuality for Aromanticism. Also a spectrum, also varied, also incredibly nuanced.

So, yes. A fictional character CAN be asexual, AND also engage in sexy times with the chosen ship partner. A Queer Platonic Relationship is also a very valid option, because NEWSFLASH, sex is not the only valid bonding point of a relationship. It can be a strong, important one depending on each individual, but it's not the only way to connect with a partner.

And, NO. Asexual people are NOT "repressed." Asexual people do NOT need anyone to "change their minds". Asexuality is NOT a problem, a symptom, or a sign of trauma.

Some sources to know more about the topic:

AVEN - Asexuality Visibility and Education Network

The Invisible Orientation - by Julie Sondra Decker

The ABCs of LGBT - by Ash Hardell

ACE: What Asexuality reveals about Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex - by Angela Chen

There are many more sources out there, support groups and communities on social media that you can find mainly through AVEN, or with just a simple search about Asexuality on any search bar nowadays.

There's too much info about it now compared to some years ago to remain so ignorant about it.

Do. Better.

Woodcut print of the ineffable husband's hands during the dance scene.

There might be more to come, might turn it into a series of 3.

I must admit that I have, on occasion, felt like a Jeevesless Wooster. Anyone else?

TV Times, May 1990

Today, Aziraphale felt self-conscious. He wasn't usually one for vanity, but he caught his reflection in the mirror and just stood and looked for a moment, frowning. Crowley spotted him, approached him rapidly, grabbed his shoulders, and kissed the daylights out of him until he was pink-cheeked and bright-eyed and had completely forgotten there was anything else to think about before.

I could make it on time!!

Here is my participation for the Secret Exchange Event organized by the Good Omens Reference Library Discord! I had to do something for @brenna @scullyphile , who said that they liked when Aziraphale and Crowley played with their gender, so I went with a female presentation Aziraphale, and put them in a sort of Regency area winter ball, because... why not!!

I think we can see it as a Happy New Year wishes card^^

#goodomensfanart #goodomensaziraphale #goodomenscrowley #aziracrow #aziracrowfanart #coloredpencil #polychromos #luminance #femaziraphale #femaleaziraphale #goodomensregency #gorlsecretexchange2024

Have you ever wondered where books come from?

Well then, let me show you, because that’s what I do for a living.

Right now, it’s this time of the year, and the little ones have just freshly hatched:

You’ll notice they’re still blind and naked when they hatch. So I make them little coats to keep them warm during their first winter:

See how they happily line up to put them on:

See? Better. Now they’re ready to go and explore the world.

And if they make it through the winter and we take good care of them, they will grow up to be strong and wise like their older fellows:

So, in case you were ever wondering, now you know.

Werehistorical fiction. Crime help. Thrillerotic.

My latest @guardian books cartoon.

WE ARE HIRING

Are you flexible, sneaky and persistent? We are expanding because of resounding success of THE summer. Our team is looking for another sun stealer. Either morning or evening shift. You will be working together with our dynamic team in an agile environment stealing sun time.

Secondary benefits: extensive health plan (vitamin D), extra holiday days in winter, big bonus if you obtain more sun without the southern hemisphere noticing…

sunsets after 7pm now !!!!!!!!!!! we made it guys !!!!!!!!!!!!

Honestly Sense8 deserves so much credit for saying that isolationist tactics never work. That you can't retreat into your own little bubble and expect to be safe for it. That you will never be able to cut the rest of the world out and do right by your family, or your people, or the random stranger on the other side of the planet, or the girl you met last week. Sense8 really said that empathy makes us people and that to lack it makes us monstrous imitations thereof, huh.

Game: post six photos that aren't selfies. Thanks for the tag @beerok23 and @anatomic-girl. These fairly recent photos bring me joy(ful memories). Info under the ALT button.

I am a bit late to this game ;). No pressure tags to @inherently-human @goodoldfashionedlovergirls-blog @beniplantsstuff @foolishlovers

Thank you dear @hermiola and @sunrisesinthesuburbs 🩷🩷 for the tag!

SIX PICTURES THAT AREN’T SELFIES

No pressure tags @di-42 @curiouspupsicle @beerok23 @yokohamama