Asexual.

I am Asexual.
No, that doesn't mean I reproduce with myself. I am not capable of that.
For me, it doesn't mean I don't date. Although for plenty of Asexuals it does.
Mine is simply the lack of a sex drive. I don't want sex, I don't find it alluring. I don't like the thought of it. I don't have the urge for it.
I am a part of the REAL minority.
No, its not just because I'm a teenager. As most people my age have had sex more then once already.
And like it.
No, its not because I haven't met the right person.
Its not a phase either.
Oh, I get so tired of hearing those words. Like I don't know what I am. Like I'm just being a stupid kid.
The ignorance is the worse part to me. People just aren't willing to listen, aren't willing to know.
They may listen for a while. But eventually they'll act like it was never said.
As if its too hard to comprehend that I don't like sex.
As if they feel like you can't be happy without it, that you're stupid, socially awkward, and weird for not wanting sex.
I hate that people think I don't want to date. I love still. I still want a significant other. I just don't and won't partake in sexual activities.
This ignorance HAS to stop.
I hate how Homosexuals get so mad that they're sexuality is picked on and people are ignorant to them.
Yet they can be just as bad as Heterosexuals to my sexuality. To Asexuality.
I know there are hardly any Asexuals out there, but I still wish it was not such a foreign thing to people. Oh, it hurts so badly, people laughing at me and acting like I'm so very stupid for calling myself Asexual. They jokingly say, “So that means you reproduce with yourself!” and they don't realize the pain their words bring.
Or how they tell me, “You can't be in a relationship.” just because I won't have sex.
The laughter, the pity looks.
But what hurts the most is hearing, “This is good, so when you do find the right one, it won't be for sexual feelings, and then it when you are READY for sex, it will mean more.” As if its a matter of being ready or not. “Its just a phase.” “Oh, I was Asexual once.” Stuff like that, it hurts, its like knifes stabbing me. I hate it.
I hate feeling like a joke.
So, yes.
I AM Asexual.
And I am the minority.

-Riley.