The ACE Study

Increasing numbers of people identify as asexual, or ace, a sexual identity that is characterized by not feeling sexual attraction toward people of any gender. However, very little is known about asexuality, mainly because many people have only recently become aware of it as an identity.

We were interested in learning more about asexuality and what it means for those who identify as Ace, so we can help raise the awareness of researchers, clinicians, and the public.

Recruitment for the ACE study has concluded. We conducted qualitative interviews with individuals who identify as asexual or ace, with interviews focusing on decisions about disclosing (or not disclosing) one’s ace identity to various people (family, friends, romantic partners), and experiences with coming out as ace.