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Someone needs to do a study of young ppl who self-ID as ace, aro, or aroace.
The focus would be on those <25, esp. 16-20.
What proportion have been on mental health medication for a long period of time? Eg. since puberty, Esp. meds known to suppress libido and sexual function.
The focus would be on those <25, esp. 16-20.
What proportion have been on mental health medication for a long period of time? Eg. since puberty, Esp. meds known to suppress libido and sexual function.
I'm unsure whether it's a good idea to present 'ace' as an identity - to young ppl.
Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with asexuality per se, and it's certainly safe (!).....
Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with asexuality per se, and it's certainly safe (!).....
.... I do believe that some of those who currently consider it a cool ID actually have drug-induced adverse effects, and/or emotional problems/trauma which need attention.
I am more than happy for older people who really know themselves to say 'I'm asexual'....
I am more than happy for older people who really know themselves to say 'I'm asexual'....
But when young people are saying it as ~18.
Why? Is there something else going on..
Why? Is there something else going on..
@SashaLPC
Do you know of young people IDing as aro/ace in your practice?
If so, do you find it most linked to:
Medication eg. Antidepressants
Gender dysphoria
Anxiety and psych problems
Drug misuse
History of physical abuse
Something else?
Do you know of young people IDing as aro/ace in your practice?
If so, do you find it most linked to:
Medication eg. Antidepressants
Gender dysphoria
Anxiety and psych problems
Drug misuse
History of physical abuse
Something else?
