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Yasmin Benoit, MSc

@theyasminbenoit

Model & Award-Winning Asexual Activist β€’ Founder of the UK's 1st asexual rights initiative & #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike β€’ πŸ“§ [email protected]

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'Asexuality is an orientation, not a side effect of something that is physically or mentally wrong with you.'

I spoke to Women's Health about asexual discrimination in healthcare disproportionately impacting Ace women for :

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'Asexuality is an orientation, not a side effect of something that is physically or mentally wrong with you.' I spoke to @WomensHealthMag about asexual discrimination in healthcare disproportionately impacting Ace women for #InternationalAsexualityDay: womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a602…
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And that's a wrap on for another year! It was lovely closing the occasion by speaking at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre in front of such a diverse aromantic and asexual turnout! Thanks for having me! πŸ’œ

And that's a wrap on #InternationalAsexualityDay for another year! It was lovely closing the occasion by speaking at the @LdnLGBTQCentre in front of such a diverse aromantic and asexual turnout! Thanks for having me! πŸ’œ #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike
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Remember everyone: people only wear clothes, stand up, have hair and wash themselves if they're 'actively sexual.' That's why people going through 'dry spells' always smell funny, are laying on the ground, never wear clothes and they're bald.

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I was celebrating in Parliament with incredible women in politics. Where were you on International Women's Day? Annoying women on social media for being capable of marking more than one occasion?

I was celebrating in Parliament with incredible women in politics. Where were you on International Women's Day? Annoying women on social media for being capable of marking more than one occasion?
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Today, we celebrate , a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the rights of the asexual community. Let's commit to creating a more inclusive world that respects and understands the diversity of sexual orientations.

Today, we celebrate #InternationalAsexualityDay, a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the rights of the asexual community. Let's commit to creating a more inclusive world that respects and understands the diversity of sexual orientations. #Asexuality #AceUmbrella
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It's !

I co-founded IAD in 2021 so that the asexual community had a day that champions (A)dvocacy, (C)elebration, (E)ducation & (S)olidarity for aces worldwide! We are proud, diverse & here to stay!

Find out about our global events at International Asexuality Day! πŸ’œ

It's #InternationalAsexualityDay! I co-founded IAD in 2021 so that the asexual community had a day that champions (A)dvocacy, (C)elebration, (E)ducation & (S)olidarity for aces worldwide! We are proud, diverse & here to stay! Find out about our global events at @IADofficial! πŸ’œ
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The full agenda for tomorrow's 24hr livestream is here! My event is in Part 2 at 6pm, and there are even more events from aces all over the world! See you there! πŸ’œ

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I'll also be celebrating by doing an in-person ace/aro event at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre on April 7th! Come join us for a Q&A followed by a casual hangout! This is specifically for aspec people. πŸ’œ

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I'll also be celebrating #InternationalAsexualityDay by doing an in-person ace/aro event at the @LdnLGBTQCentre on April 7th! Come join us for a Q&A followed by a casual hangout! This is specifically for aspec people. πŸ’œ eventbrite.co.uk/e/asexual-and-…
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To celebrate on April 6, I'm going to be doing a session with AVEN - Asexual Visibility & Education Network as part of the International Asexuality Day 24hr livestream! Tune in at 6pm to join the conversation about asexual activism, my Stonewall research, insights for other activists! πŸ’œ

To celebrate #InternationalAsexualityDay on April 6, I'm going to be doing a session with @asexuality as part of the @IADofficial 24hr livestream! Tune in at 6pm to join the conversation about asexual activism, my Stonewall research, insights for other activists! πŸ’œ
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Speaking to Parliamentarians about asexual inclusion in legislation has been a key part of my work this year! It was great getting to visit Westminster again today to meet with the SNP. πŸ’œ

Speaking to Parliamentarians about asexual inclusion in legislation has been a key part of my work this year! It was great getting to visit Westminster again today to meet with the SNP. πŸ’œ #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike
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While the usual suspects continue to prove my point in the comments, I remain booked and busy regardless, and fortunate to be having fruitful conversations on this subject with the relevant people. πŸ’œ

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And there I was thinking Christians were busy worshipping Jesus but the whole time they've been worshipping asexuals. Where the hell is my flock?

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It was amazing to attend the premiere screening of ! It's so good to see such an absurd, hilarious and positive sapphic film. Thanks Universal Pictures UK for having me! The film is in cinemas now. ❀️

It was amazing to attend the premiere screening of #DriveAwayDolls! It's so good to see such an absurd, hilarious and positive sapphic film. Thanks @universaluk for having me! The film is in cinemas now. ❀️ #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike
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