Ace Week is the last week in October, used to promote awareness of those on the asexual spectrum

Asexual Awareness Week (also called Ace Week) is an annual event that takes place at the end of October to celebrate and recognize the diversity of asexuality. It is a time to educate the public about asexuality, to celebrate and recognize asexual people, and to build awareness and solidarity.

The goals of Asexual Awareness Week are to build understanding and acceptance of asexuality and to promote asexual visibility. During the week, asexual-identified people and allies meet to hold events, share stories, and act. This could include hosting panel discussions, organizing online campaigns, and participating in other activities to raise awareness about asexuality and promote asexual acceptance.

What does Asexuality mean?
It’s important to remember that asexuality is an umbrella term, and exists on a spectrum. Asexual people — also known as “Ace” — may have little interest in having sex, even though they desire emotionally intimate or close relationships.

How can we support them?
If someone comes out to you as ace, believe them
Read up on ace identities
Don’t assume everyone needs sex or romance to be happy – let them choose their own path. Accept their relationship choices and support them as you would anyone else
Remember that ace people may have an additional identity
Don’t ask intrusive questions about someone’s sex life
Call out ace-erasure and acephobia where you see it and educate others along the way