Art by Edgar Espino
Vol. 4, Issue 4: Asexual Masculinities
Vol. 4, Issue 4 of AZE explores the intersections of asexuality and masculinity.
A is For
For the aze are not merely a lone A, left naked and alone in a world never wished to be born, but the A
Teatime with Family
Art by Kyla Frank
Flesh Without Name
Merely existing dictates the condition of being shackled to an expectation of fleshly existence without my consent.
Something fishy
“But you realize he’s probably not asexual.” “Definitely not asexual.” “Then why do you wanna ruin his life?”
My Love is For Me
We need to replenish ourselves before we can offer anything to someone else.
Unconditionally and Irrevocably Asexual
In Midnight Sun, Edward struggles with experiencing attraction in a different way than his partner, and then faces the distinct challenge of trying to explain it. Reading Twilight from his point of view made me feel like someone – albeit a fictional vampire – understands.
Care, uncoupled
I dream of radical kindness and intimacy
Uncoupled from our desirability.
Weaponizing My Youth: Growing Up Aromantic and the Fear of Missing Out
"No, I think they really were just friends."
United
Art by Dara Insixiengmay
Alt;
But what good are rules if you can’t bend them a little bit?
WHEN I FIRST CAME OUT AS ASEXUAL TO MY NOW EX-LOVER HE TOOK IT PERSONALLY
When I first came out as asexual to my now ex-lover, he didn't take it well.
Three First Kisses
Was she indeed dealing with one of those asexuals? I still don’t know…
Spring is Sprung and I Have Not
I am now beginning to see the dichotomy of blooming alloromanticism and allosexuality versus cold aromanticism and asexuality.
Heat Exhaustion
Perhaps I can finish typing this and finally realize that as much as I adored you back then, that adoration is finally leaving.
A Dream
They were nice guys but when I brought up if they were okay with my asexuality they seemed conflicted.
What My Future Looks Like Now
You have given this grey-ace the grace she never knew she deserved.
AZE: Vol. 4, Issue 3
Vol. 4, Issue 3 of AZE features 16 pieces touching on subjects of desirability, intimacy, and identity perception.
A Meditation on Love, In Six Parts
I am only what I have shown you.