Study Reveals Widespread Misconceptions About Asexuality in the UK

Research shows significant ignorance and prejudice toward asexual people, with many believing it is a condition that can be 'cured.'

A King's College London study found that 31% of respondents believe asexuality can be 'cured' through therapy, a practice widely discredited as pseudoscience.
The research highlights misconceptions, such as 42% of participants believing asexual individuals cannot have sex and 26% considering asexuality a mental health issue.
Only 11% of respondents denied the existence of asexuality, but many hold prejudiced or uninformed views, contributing to discrimination against the community.
Activists are advocating for legal protections, including inclusion in the UK Equality Act 2010 and conversion therapy bans, to address acephobia and systemic bias.
Asexual individuals often remain closeted due to societal ignorance and hostility, with studies showing they face higher levels of workplace discrimination compared to other LGBTQ+ groups.