Put simply, people who are asexual, or ace, experience minimal or no sexual attraction. Jerome Burel, from Bankstown in south-west Sydney, also identifies as asexual. In their first relationship in their mid-20s, their reluctance to have sex became a problem.

What makes someone an asexual?

Someone whos asexual experiences little to no sexual attraction. Sexual attraction is about finding a specific person sexually appealing and wanting to have sex with them. However, everyone has a different experience with being asexual, and asexuality can mean different things to different people.