Abstract
This article deals with the construction of the identity of asexuals in Czech society. The author focuses on coming out and feelings of stigmatisation, relationships and intimacy, the the perceived existence of a separate asexual community, and the visibility of asexuals in society.
In this research, a qualitative study was carried out among among people who identify as asexuals. The aim of the analysis was to determine how asexual people construct their social identity.
People often do not know the meaning of the term 'asexuality' and this can result in the social stigmatisation of asexuals. In some respects, asexual people are similar to other sexual minorities, but not all of them feel they are a part of the LGBT+ community.
The study's participants shared the view that Czech asexual people are invisible in Czech society. They form networks through the internet forum asexual.cz, but they do not form a separate community or a social movement and they still remain socially invisible.
Approaching asexuality as a separate category of sexual identity is key for them to understand how they differ from others and for them to communicate with other people. They also regard education on asexuality as a way of promoting the public understanding and de-stigmatisation of asexuality in Czech society.