Asexuals Push for Greater Recognition

A 26-year-old graduate student in San Francisco acknowledges that his lack of interest in sex may seem unusual to many who view intercourse as the epitome of intimacy.
But research suggests that about 1 percent of the population may share his view on sex. And he said that for many of these people, coming to terms with their feelings about sex can be a major challenge.
Recently, he and others within AVEN began lobbying for greater understanding of asexuality among the psychological community as well. Their message is simple: they want increased recognition of asexuality among psychological professionals — while ensuring that it is seen as a legitimate sexual orientation rather than diagnosed as a mental illness.
ABC News report HERE