Acknowledge Importance of Romantic Orientation When discussing their asexual identity, some asexuals further break down their identity into a romantic identity or aromantic identity. Self-identified aromantic asexual individuals described their ideal relationships as mainly friendship-like and lacking in physical contact. In contrast, romantic asexual individuals indicate an interest in physical intimacy and describe their ideal relationships as primarily monogamous and dyadic, which are similar to the description of most sexual relationships (Scherrer, 2008). Among romantic asexual individuals there are also those who further identify themselves based on their romantic orientation, such as which gender(s) they are romantically attracted to.
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Another area for future research is looking at how often and for what reasons asexuals engage in various types of sexual activities with a partner, and what are the potential consequences of them doing so (Chasin, 2011). Longitudinal research designs looking at features of sexual orientation development and changes over time might help bring a better understanding to the development, characteristics, and trajectory of asexuality (Brotto et al., 2010). Demographic studies aimed self-identified asexuals and potential-asexuals could explore what these populations look like in regards to gender, romantic orientation, and sexual interest levels. Also, other areas of the asexuality spectrum, such as demisexuality and grayasexuality could be more focused on, rather than just focusing on asexuality as only meaning a lack of sexual attraction. It would also be helpful to see some research regarding what kinds of close personal relationships are important for asexual people who are also aromantic (Chasin, 2011). Expanding scientific knowledge in these areas would help paint a clearer picture of the spectrum of asexuality and how individuals who identify as asexual function in relationships with sexual
Another area for future research is looking at how often and for what reasons asexuals engage in various types of sexual activities with a partner, and what are the potential consequences of them doing so (Chasin, 2011). Longitudinal research designs looking at features of sexual orientation development and changes over time might help bring a better understanding to the development, characteristics, and trajectory of asexuality (Brotto et al., 2010). Demographic studies aimed self-identified asexuals and potential-asexuals could explore what these populations look like in regards to gender, romantic orientation, and sexual interest levels. Also, other areas of the asexuality spectrum, such as demisexuality and grayasexuality could be more focused on, rather than just focusing on asexuality as only meaning a lack of sexual attraction. It would also be helpful to see some research regarding what kinds of close personal relationships are important for asexual people who are also aromantic (Chasin, 2011). Expanding scientific knowledge in these areas would help paint a clearer picture of the spectrum of asexuality and how individuals who identify as asexual function in relationships with sexual