Asexuality is a sexual orientation that refers to a lack of sexual attraction to others. Asexual individuals may experience attraction in other ways, such as emotional, intellectual, or aesthetic attraction, but may not experience traditional sexual attraction. For some asexual people, this means abstaining from sexual activity. For others, it may involve engaging in sexual activity for non-sexual reasons, such as pleasure and intimacy. It is a natural variant of human sexuality and should not be confused with abstinence or celibacy. Asexuality is part of the LGBTQ+ community.