The Nother

My attempt to give a name and a shape to a concept that’s been floating around in my head for as long as I can remember.

Viewing Aceness: Canons, Headcanons, and Icons

Of late, I’ve been thinking less in terms of, “Which characters are canonically asexual?” or even, “Which characters do I headcanon as asexual?”, and more in terms of, “Who are my asexual icons?”

Carnival of Aces Round-Up: The “We” of Me

Here is the round-up of submissions to the September 2021 Carnival of Aces.

A Club That Would Have Me as a Member

If I did find a club I wanted to join, would I even be worthy to be a part of it?

Call for Submissions: September 2021 Carnival of Aces: The “We” of Me

Who are you talking about when you say “we”?

Carnival of Aces Round-Up: Comparing Ace Spaces

Here is the round-up of submissions to the February 2021 Carnival of Aces.

Call for Submissions: February 2021 Carnival of Aces: Comparing Ace Spaces

There are all kinds of spaces where aces have connected with each other.  How do they compare?

Asexuality: Not Just for Asexuals Anymore

Lisa Orlando’s “Asexual Manifesto” provides an example of "asexuality" at its most political.

Someone to Share My Pandemic With

While I may be distancing myself from society at large, I’ve had ample opportunity to spend quality time with people I like.

On (Not) Being a Woman

As with sexual and romantic orientation labels, I’ve found it hard to find a gender label that fits me.