The talk explores the often-misunderstood facet of asexuality, shedding light on the diverse spectrum of human sexuality. Objective of the talk is to challenge stereotypes and ensure the inclusion of asexuality within the broader LGBTQ+ discourse.
By sharing personal anecdotes and research insights, the talk strives for better understanding of Asexuality. Dr. Pragati Singh is a health professional, researcher, social entrepreneur, and an internationally renowned sexual and reproductive health and rights changemaker. She is known for her unique initiatives in niche fields, such as Indian Aces: India’s first initiative working towards asexuality, HumansOfQueer.com: a platform for LGBT+ people’s stories, PanACEa: Asexuality Asia Conference; PLatonicity.co: Matchmaking for nonsexual alliances, and more. She has been recognized globally with numerous awards and prizes, and was also featured in the BBC's list of 100 most inspiring, innovative, and influential women from around the world in 2019. Her works have been published internationally and she is now working on her first book: Asexual Lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx