The article discusses a study from Kings College London that reveals widespread misconceptions about asexuality among the public. It reports that a third of respondents believe that asexuality can be cured with therapy, while others think asexual individuals just haven't met the right partner. Yasmin Benoit, a co-author of the study and activist, notes that these misconceptions are deeply ingrained, as she frequently encounters them. The issue highlights the challenges faced by those who identify as asexual and the importance of raising awareness about their orientation.
"A third of people believe asexuality can be cured by therapy, highlighting significant misconceptions about the sexual orientation that a new study from Kings College London examined."
"Yasmin Benoit, an asexual activist and model, expressed her familiarity with misconceptions surrounding asexuality, noting, 'It's kind of like a rite of passage... I've been hearing things like this since I was 14.'"
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