Timeline of asexual history

This is a timeline of asexual history worldwide.

The briefness of this timeline can be attributed to the fact that acceptance of asexuality as a sexual orientation and field of scientific research is still relatively new.

[1][2][3] Several of these events refer to historical essays and studies on sexual behaviour.

While the modern discussion of asexuality focuses on lack of sexual attraction, rather than celibacy or sexual abstinence, the research on human sexuality and sexual orientation has only recently started making said distinction.

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The asexual pride flag was introduced in 2010, containing four horizontal stripes of black, gray, white, and purple
Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro ’s message recognizing April 6, 2024 as Asexuality Day.