sexual identity

illustration of animations coming out as aro-ace

Jaiden Animations Comes Out as ‘Aro-Ace’ and Why That’s a Huge Deal

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The YouTuber announced that she is asexual aromantic, which will hopefully spread awareness of lesser-known orientations.…

April 7, 2022

Does ‘Euphoria’ Accurately Portray Teenage Drug Abuse?

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Fans of the HBO drama series are questioning whether its depictions of addiction, sexuality and mental health are true to life.…

March 3, 2022

The Asexuality Spectrum and Its Wide Range of Identities

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The people who fall under the ‘+’ part of LGBTQ+ are often forgotten, and as a result, people may struggle to find the word they need to describe a core part of who they are.…

December 15, 2021

An illustration of Todd Chavez from BoJack Horseman in an article about asexual characters. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

The Legacy of ‘BoJack Horseman’ Lives On Through the Asexual Todd Chavez

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Even a year after the series's end, the show deserves to be praised for containing one of the few real portrayals of asexuality on TV.…

March 8, 2021

HBO’s ‘We Are Who We Are’ Has No Labels for Identity

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

The show is authentically unapologetic in its portrayal of gender identity as it explores the complicated reality of conservative American views.…

January 9, 2021

Image of characters from Schitt’s Creek. (Image via Google Images)

‘Schitt’s Creek’ Is a Glimpse Into the Inclusive World We Should Strive For

Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

The award-winning show has many compelling qualities, including its nuanced look at the LGBTQ+ community.…

October 30, 2020

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