Asexuality: A Multidimensional Approach

@article{VanHoudenhove2015AsexualityAM,
  title={Asexuality: A Multidimensional Approach},
  author={Ellen Van Houdenhove and Luk Gijs and Guy T’Sjoen and Paul Enzlin},
  journal={The Journal of Sex Research},
  year={2015},
  volume={52},
  pages={669 - 678}
}
ABSTRACT While lack of sexual attraction, lack of sexual behavior, and self-identification as asexual have been used as criteria to define asexuality, it is not known how much they overlap in describing the same group of people. This study aimed to assess how many individuals could be identified as asexual based on each of these criteria and on combinations of these criteria. Participants were recruited through the Asexuality Visibility and Education Network, social media, and posts on several… 
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