Asexual married couple Courtney and Royce talk about all things Asexuality. By discussing queer culture and history, we'll explore the topics of life, love, and sex through an Ace lens.
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What The New York Times Got Wrong in their Sexless Marriage Article
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The New York Times Magazine asks, "Can a Sexless Marriage Be a Happy One?" in their recent Modern Love Issue, but they made a GLARING omission...Door The Ace Couple
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Let's talk about Asexual comedy! Starting with the Asexual computer repair episode of Nathan for You and following up with several standup sets, we have a variety of examples. Some is good, some is bad, some is written by us and for us, while some is downright cruel to us.Door The Ace Couple
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"Project 2025" paints a bleak picture of our future if Trump wins
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The Heritage Foundation is at it again. Their "Mandate for Leadership" tells a terrifying story of what the country will look like under the next conservative president and EVERY queer person needs to be aware.Door The Ace Couple
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Weird Allo Reality Shows 2
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It's time for round two of weird allo reality shows! Today we discuss Love is Blind Sweden, Perfect Match, Twenty Somethings Austin, and Dated & Related.Door The Ace Couple
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Are Kourtney Kardashian and Caitlyn Jenner Asexual?
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Sensational headlines and hateful comments online have informed us that Kourtney Kardashian came out as Autosexual. We investigate these claims and ponder whether she's even the first in the family to identify with an Ace-spec label.Door The Ace Couple
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Kink Without Sex in Love and Leashes
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Although not explicitly stated to be Asexual representation, the South Korean Netflix film Love and Leashes shows a fascinatingly sexless BDSM relationship that resonates with many Aces.Door The Ace Couple
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The Date of the Union 2024: Men think liking a selfie is cheating but sleeping with someone isn't???
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Forbes released a survey on "The State of Dating in America" and some of these results seem downright bizarre!Door The Ace Couple
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r/DnD & RPG Horror Stories: Asexuality Edition
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TTRPGs can be a sacred space for queer people exploring their identities...unfortunately, if you get the wrong GM, it can also be a space riddled with acephobia.Door The Ace Couple
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We're finally talking about the "AroAce" character in Hazbin Hotel...
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Is Alastor the Radio Demon good Aromantic and/or Asexual representation? And, for that matter, is his orientation even canon and obvious to the average viewer? We have THOUGHTS.Door The Ace Couple
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Playing AroAce Bingo and Proclaiming Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week in Kansas!
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We got Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week recognized by Governor Laura Kelly in the state of Kansas, so now we're celebrating by playing AroAce Bingo!Door The Ace Couple
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Asexual Representation: Evan Waxman from High Maintenance
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Today we discuss the adorable Jewish magician who served as a surprisingly early and surprisingly good example of Asexual representation on the web-turned-TV-series High Maintenance.Door The Ace Couple
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PLEASE Stop Using LinkedIn For Dating!
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According to Business Insider, LinkedIn is now a dating app, but....SHOULD it be???Door The Ace Couple
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Asexual Representation in The Barbie Movie
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Thanks to a combination of trailers and press tours, the internet was abuzz with musings of a possible Asexual Barbie long before the 2023 movie ever premiered. Now that Barbie is available to stream, it's time to watch it in full and give our honest opinions.Door The Ace Couple
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Royce's Dating & Self-Discovery Stories
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Today Royce shares a journey of self-discovery related to various aspects of asexuality, gender (or lack thereof), and neurodivergence by recounting their dating history and things that have been learned in hindsight.Door The Ace Couple
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Suffering through Big Mouth Part 2: Is Elijah good Asexual representation?
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We're back for round two of suffering through Big Mouth (so you don't have to)! Today we examine Elijah's character development, his relationship dynamics with Missy post-'Asexual Healing', and how the show treats him overall.Door The Ace Couple
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We suffered through Big Mouth to make this episode for you
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We watched ALL of seasons 1-7 of Big Mouth in order to analyze and give our opinions on the Asexual Representation in the famously sexual show. We had enough to say about the ups and downs that this episode is only part one of two.Door The Ace Couple
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Answering Google Asexual Autocomplete Questions
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Hello, welcome, and thank you to our THOUSANDS of brand new subscribers! Many of you are Allosexual and have expressed that you're brand new to learning about Asexuality, so today we're answering commonly Googled questions from our perspective just for you!Door The Ace Couple
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This episode is not about James Somerton: It's about Community
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The response to our James Somerton episode has been overwhelming and we want to take a minute to talk about the response, answer some questions, and refocus on community before returning to our regularly scheduled programming.Door The Ace Couple
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Asexual Married Couple Reacts to r/DeadBedrooms #2
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You all asked for more Dead Bedrooms, so Happy Holidays! You get more Dead Bedrooms.Door The Ace Couple
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We were personally victimized by James Somerton
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You've heard of Cake Ace, maybe even Space Ace! Now get ready....for RAGE ACE! Because we were personally victimized by James Somerton, and we're finally ready to share our story.Door The Ace Couple
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A Christian Boy Broke up with Courtney because of GNOMES
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We all know that a particular demographic of Christians hate Asexuals, but did you know that they also hate GNOMES!? A Baby Ace Courtney story time.Door The Ace Couple
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Asexual Representation: Rabbit
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One of our favorite little unexpected nuggets of Ace Rep we've happened upon recently comes from the YouTube miniseries Rabbit by Kyle Prue. In only 5 short episodes, we fell in love! THIS is the kind of Ace story we want to see in mainstream media.Door The Ace Couple
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Answering Your Disabled Ace Day Panel Questions
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We had so many questions from our Disabled Ace Day panel this year that we didn't have time to get to, so today we're doing a Q&A (that is almost as long as the panel itself was) for Courtney to try to answer them all!Door The Ace Couple
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Asexual Married Couple Reacts to r/DeadBedrooms
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Today, for the very first time, we’re diving into the deep, dark Reddit depths of r/deadbedrooms. Pray for us.Door The Ace Couple
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Asexuality in Manga 2: Catch These Hands! & Is Love the Answer?
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We’re back for another round of Ace representation in manga discussing Is Love the Answer? & Catch These Hands! also known as Accept my Fist of Love!Door The Ace Couple
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Disabled BIPOC Aces Panel: Disabled Ace day 2023
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Today we have a special treat! A recording of the Disabled BIPOC Aces Panel featuring Justin Ancheta, Dal Cecil Runo, Johnnie Jae, Charlie the Prophet, and Courtney Lane which was streamed live on Disabled Ace Day 2023 during Ace Week. Tune in for a fascinating, intersectional discussion!Door The Ace Couple
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Intersectionality, Adoption, and Mental Health ft. Asexual Goddess
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We’re joined by Asexual Goddess to discuss adoption, mental health, feeling like “The Token Black Asexual”, and the new webcomic Trauma Episodes. We discuss racism in the foster care system, how adoption is disabling, being an asexual artist, and SO much more!Door The Ace Couple
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Being a Nonbinary Trigender Woman...Maybe??
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Today we delve into Courtney’s complex gender history, the limitations of language, the continuous evolution of terminology within queer communities, and the power and pitfalls of labels.Door The Ace Couple
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The Queerplatonic Brilliance of Kevin Can F**k Himself
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Kevin Can F**k Himself was a masterpiece in subversion. Not only subverting the sitcom genre, but amatonormativity in media and greater society’s preconceived notion of what life partnership must look like. It was iconic and queerplatonic to the very end.Door The Ace Couple
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Housing Discrimination: An Unfortunate Update on the Shawnee Co-Living Ban
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Remember the infamous Kansas “roommate ban” that we discussed last year? Well, today we have an update after a federal lawsuit was brought against the city of Shawnee and we discuss why housing is an A-spec issue that deserves more of our community’s attention.Door The Ace Couple
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Asexual Representation: Sex Education Was GOOD, Actually!?
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We famously disliked the less than 5 minutes of screen time that Florence’s Ace plot line got, but Sex Education season 4 introduced an entirely new Asexual character by the name of O, so it’s time to ask the question: Did the show redeem itself!?Door The Ace Couple
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The Journey of Being Mixed Race and Ace in STEM ft. Sarah Cosgriff
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Today we explore the intersections of science, sexuality, and identity with science communicator, Sarah Cosgriff. Learn about the complexities of being mixed race, the intricacies of the ace community, the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in STEM, and SO much more!Door The Ace Couple
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Asexuality in Manga: Mine-kun is Asexual, I Want to be a Wall, & Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon
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Today we’ve got an Ace rep 3-for-1! Royce walks us through the Asexual representation in Mine-kun is Asexual, I Want to be a Wall, & Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon.Door The Ace Couple
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What The HECK are “Beige Flags”!?
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Promise this was a relevant topic when we recorded it ages ago. Although the conversation may be fashionably late, we hope you will enjoy it all the same!Door The Ace Couple
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POTS, Fencing, and One For All ft. Lillie Lainoff
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Today we sit down with author Lillie Lainoff to discuss her personal journey as a fencer with POTS and writing chronic illness & Ace representation in her book One For All. Plus, Courtney tells her story about accidentally pulling a sword on a couple of Mormons...Door The Ace Couple
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Jessica Rabbit: Femme Fatale or Asexual Icon?
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Today we discuss the iconic 1988 film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”, spotlighting Jessica Rabbit. Is she a classic example of a femme fatale or is she secretly a misunderstood Asexual character way ahead of her time? After all, she’s not “bad”. She’s just drawn that way.Door The Ace Couple
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Crafting Asexual and Disabled Characters in Historical Fiction ft. Carly Heath
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Today we’re joined by Carly Heath, author of The Reckless Kind, to discuss writing asexual and disabled characters in historical fiction. Other themes we discuss include queer-platonic relationships, veganism, fanfiction, and even hair jewelry!Door The Ace Couple
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Asexual Representation: Isaac Henderson in Heartstopper (season 2)
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We were promised “BIG ASEXUAL PLANS” for Heartstopper Season 2 by the creator Alice Osemen, but did the show live up to the hype? Tune in to hear our thoughts on Isaac’s journey!Door The Ace Couple
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Asexual Representation? Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory ft. Tyger Songbird
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We’ve never seen The Big Bang Theory and literally the ONLY thing we’d ever heard about it is “there’s an awkward character named Sheldon Cooper who was asexual...until he wasn’t”. So, we invited our friend Tyger Songbird back to tell us all about it and help us pass judgement!Door The Ace Couple
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The Tale of the Body Thief (yes, we’re STILL talking about the Vampire Chronicles)
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Yes, unfortunately, we are STILL talking about Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles. The saga continues with an analysis of The Tale of the Body Thief where we refute the contentious fandom reactions to our assertion of asexuality present in the series.Door The Ace Couple
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Black Asexual Activism ft. Marshall Blount AKA Gentle Giant Ace
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Today, we’re joined by Marshall Blount AKA Gentle Giant Ace to talk about Black Asexual activism, the importance of community building, and cake! Tune in to find out why racism is like disco and for a special guest appearance by Marshall’s mom, Marcia!Door The Ace Couple
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Marriage Consummation Laws: “Sham” Marriages, Immigration, and Asexual Inequality
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Join us as we delve into the complex world of marriage consummation laws, asexual relationships, and the fight for equal rights. Expect to have your understanding of marriage challenged as we unpack laws across all US states as well as international implications.Door The Ace Couple
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The British Museum Stole Translations of Qiu Jin’s Poetry ft. Yilin Wang
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Today we are joined by Yilin Wang, a Demiromantic Asexual writer, editor, and Chinese-English translator fighting against copyright and moral rights infringement by the British Museum. Listen to her journey, the fight to #NameTheTranslator and the Queer significance of Qiu Jin’s poetry.Door The Ace Couple
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r/AmITheAsshole? Asexuality Edition #3
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Despite Courtney’s persisting gavellessness, we are once again passing judgement upon 7 internet strangers who have asked the age-old question “Am I the Asshole?” in various situations somehow pertaining to asexuality.Door The Ace Couple
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Writing Asexual & Aromantic Representation in Visual Novels ft. Stefan Gagne
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Today another fabulous Ace Indie Game Developer, Stefan Gagne, joins us to talk writing Asexual, Aromantic, and Disabled representation in Arcade Spirits and The New Challengers. Plus, we get a special sneak peak into the forthcoming game Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain!Door The Ace Couple
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The Ultimatum Queer Love
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After watching a bunch of weird straight allo reality shows, Courtney simultaneously desired and feared the prospect of a queer iteration. Well, now we’ve got The Ultimatum Queer Love and she’s got THOUGHTS.Door The Ace Couple
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Growing up asexual with big boobs was like navigating a minefield of insecurities, discomfort, and unwanted attention. Join us as we explore the stigmas, misconceptions, and the impact they can have on a person’s quality of life and participation in physical activities.Door The Ace Couple
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Asexual Barbie: Unraveling Society’s Perception and Body Image Impact
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Margot Robbie, who will be portraying Barbie in the forthcoming movie, has stated that Barbie should never be seen as sexy. We discuss the implications of Barbie being asexual, society’s perception of her, and studies related to these dolls and body image.Door The Ace Couple
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The Eighth Year: We Survived “The Fatal Year of Marriage”
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After successfully staving off “The Seven Year Itch”, we have now survived “The Fatal Year of Marriage”. Honestly, years 7 and 8 weren’t hard, so why did everyone tell us they would be? In order to find out, we need to go all the way back to 1913.Door The Ace Couple
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Asexual Representation: My Heart To Find is the Acest, most Disabled book I’ve ever read!
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, so we’re discussing the Aces in Love Romantic Mystery novel My Heart to Find! Not only does it feature #OwnVoices representation for Lyme Disease and OCD, but there are more Asexual characters in it than any other book we’ve read!Door The Ace Couple
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