What is asexuality, how is it defined and what is the Emmerdale storyline?
IT will feature as one of Emmerdale’s latest storylines.
But what is asexuality and how is it defined? Here’s the lowdown.
What is asexuality and how is it defined?
Contrary to popular belief, asexuals can experience romantic or affectionate love, and as a result will still seek out relationships.
At least one per cent of the world’s population are believed to be of this orientation.
Despite their lack of sexual attraction, many asexuals also engage in sexual acts, with only a select few opting for celibacy.
Asexual people still have the same emotional needs as everyone else and may still experience attraction – just not of the sexual variety.
According to , there is “no litmus test to determine if someone is asexual” – the person themselves must decide themselves if the label, by the above definition, fits how they are.
What is the Emmerdale asexuality storyline?
In Emmerdale, character Isobel Steele is set to have a show first plotline as her character comes out as asexual.
Over the course of late 2017 and early 2018, Liv admitted that to Belle Dingle that she didn’t feel attraction to anyone.
When Belle pressed as to why, Liv then admitted: “I’m just not that into guys – that’s it. I don’t like anyone, at all.
“I know it’s weird – it is. I mean everyone has feelings for someone, and I’ve got nothing.”
This has been marked as the start of her coming to terms with being asexual.
