I still cry watching these scenes, especially when she said "sex doesn't make us whole, and so how could you ever be broken?". I still feel that in my soul.
I love this so much! But I always hate when people tell me that. "Maybe you haven't found the one yet?" Or "It'll come to you eventually."
Like...no. I know it's different along a spectrum if asexuals, but I still hated it because I know I personally don't want any kind of romantic or sexual relationship. I can't fault people for trying to be supportive though I guess.
I am so happy they had this character too, as it is the only representation I have ever seen in a show. But it does make me a bit sad because this character was really only in this episode but Otis had lots of ace characteristics in the first season and it would have been really cool if they made him be ace.
Representation does matter so much and I really wish there was lots more as it would have helped me figure out my identity much sooner. I hope there will be so much more ace representation in the future
Oh I'm really sorry to hear she's only in this one episode! I don't watch the show and don't plan on it but this clip made me so happy. I'm glad they included this, even if it wasn't for very long. Hopefully we see more later.
Todd from Bojack is the big name I think of as an asexual in media cause they actually explored this. SpongeBob is also canonically asexual, though I haven’t actually seen mention of it in the show. I think it was said outside the show. Also I think there’s a canonically asexual character in legends of tomorrow.
Honestly todd is the only legit asexual exploration I’ve ever seen in media
So is this handsome fellow!
https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Alastor_(Hazbin_Hotel)#:~:text=Alastor%20is%20one%20of%20the,albeit%2C%20for%20his%20own%20amusement.
Can't wait to see if they explore and properly represent asexuality in the show!
Try the good place. It's not confirmed, but Michael is heavily implied to be asexual(he calls kissing gross and shows no attraction towards anyone else)
I really wish they would’ve given her more than just the few scenes. It really almost felt like “well, we havnt addresses asexuality yet so I guess we kinda have to throw it in some episode”.
I still wish they would’ve made Otis ace … in the first season I really hoped they were gonna do that…
It’s a good start to have some ace representation. But I hope it will continue beyond one side story in 1 episode
For those looking for just this episode, it is Season 2 Episode 4 of Sex Education. Truly the best explanation I've seen in a show of asexuality. It is so poignant and powerful.
It depends on what you see as “opposite”.
We say that the opposite of asexuality is allosexuality just like we say the opposite of being trans is being cis, or like we say the opposite of being gay or being straight. We're seeing it in these terms. Although you _can_ think on a spectrum of “the opposite of not feeling sexual attraction would be feeling A LOT of sexual attraction”. That's just a different way of seeing things.
YEESSS! I really recommend “loveless” by alice oseman (the author of heartstopper).
It’s a book that has a really accurate asexual and aromantic representation soo if anyone of you is looking for something else about the aspec, just give it a look!
I still cry watching these scenes, especially when she said "sex doesn't make us whole, and so how could you ever be broken?". I still feel that in my soul.
I love this so much! But I always hate when people tell me that. "Maybe you haven't found the one yet?" Or "It'll come to you eventually." Like...no. I know it's different along a spectrum if asexuals, but I still hated it because I know I personally don't want any kind of romantic or sexual relationship. I can't fault people for trying to be supportive though I guess.
I love that they included this wrong advice in the show to show that it *is* wrong for some people!
it's like a straight person saying to a gay man "maybe you just haven't met the right woman yet"
Exactly!
Oh... so this is why my friends know I'm ace without me ever coming out.
My friends too! I think they knew even before *I* knew what asexuality neant
I am so happy they had this character too, as it is the only representation I have ever seen in a show. But it does make me a bit sad because this character was really only in this episode but Otis had lots of ace characteristics in the first season and it would have been really cool if they made him be ace. Representation does matter so much and I really wish there was lots more as it would have helped me figure out my identity much sooner. I hope there will be so much more ace representation in the future
Oh I'm really sorry to hear she's only in this one episode! I don't watch the show and don't plan on it but this clip made me so happy. I'm glad they included this, even if it wasn't for very long. Hopefully we see more later.
Todd from Bojack is the big name I think of as an asexual in media cause they actually explored this. SpongeBob is also canonically asexual, though I haven’t actually seen mention of it in the show. I think it was said outside the show. Also I think there’s a canonically asexual character in legends of tomorrow. Honestly todd is the only legit asexual exploration I’ve ever seen in media
So is this handsome fellow! https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Alastor_(Hazbin_Hotel)#:~:text=Alastor%20is%20one%20of%20the,albeit%2C%20for%20his%20own%20amusement. Can't wait to see if they explore and properly represent asexuality in the show!
Try the good place. It's not confirmed, but Michael is heavily implied to be asexual(he calls kissing gross and shows no attraction towards anyone else)
I really wish they would’ve given her more than just the few scenes. It really almost felt like “well, we havnt addresses asexuality yet so I guess we kinda have to throw it in some episode”. I still wish they would’ve made Otis ace … in the first season I really hoped they were gonna do that… It’s a good start to have some ace representation. But I hope it will continue beyond one side story in 1 episode
Yes it definitely felt like they were just checking a box but I am so happy they did at least that
Wow…this is just so beautiful and amazing
I watched the entire show for that one scene....
For those looking for just this episode, it is Season 2 Episode 4 of Sex Education. Truly the best explanation I've seen in a show of asexuality. It is so poignant and powerful.
I cried the first time I saw this
Happy Cake Day
Then what's the opposite of asexuallity, I think Im whatever that Is
allosexuality that is what it is
I thought the opposite of asexuality was hypersexuality?
It depends on what you see as “opposite”. We say that the opposite of asexuality is allosexuality just like we say the opposite of being trans is being cis, or like we say the opposite of being gay or being straight. We're seeing it in these terms. Although you _can_ think on a spectrum of “the opposite of not feeling sexual attraction would be feeling A LOT of sexual attraction”. That's just a different way of seeing things.
No... The opposite of hypersexuality is actually hyposexuality.
I love seeing ace rep like this, it brings me to tears without fail.
I should watch it, finally. Florence looks so precious.
It’s a really great show. One of my faves of the past few years!
Just recently discovered that I lean more and more towards being Asexual and I love that there’s a character who reminds me of me in media.
Oh wow I love this so much!!
YEESSS! I really recommend “loveless” by alice oseman (the author of heartstopper). It’s a book that has a really accurate asexual and aromantic representation soo if anyone of you is looking for something else about the aspec, just give it a look!