What does it feel like to be asexual in a world that seems obsessed with sex? When everyone talks about “crushes,” “chemistry,” or being “hot,” it can feel isolating — like you’re on a completely different wavelength. This video explores the real experiences of being asexual or aromantic, from navigating relationships to dealing with stereotypes in a hypersexualized society. Whether you’re questioning your sexuality, learning more about the ace spectrum, or just want to feel seen, this one’s for you.

Credits:
Script Writer: Kelly Soong
Script Editor: Sami O.
Voice Over: @amandasilvera
Animator: Bea Panaligan
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong
Assisted: Brisky Quach

Further readings:
Barkley, R. A. (2011). Executive functions: What they are, how they work, and why they evolved. Guilford Press.

Rosen, C., & Samuel, S. (2015). The distracted mind: Ancient brains in a high-tech world. MIT Press.

Uncapher, M. R., Thieu, M. K., & Wagner, A. D. (2016). Media multitasking and memory: Differences in working memory and long-term memory. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 23(2), 483–490. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13423-015-0907-3