Asexuality is a general term or self-designation for people who find
sexual behavior unappealing, or who feel indifferent towards it. There is debate as to whether this is a
sexual dysfunction or a
sexual orientation; furthermore, there is disagreement over the exact definition of the word. The term is sometimes used as a
gender identity by those who believe their lack of sexual attraction places them outside the traditional definitions of
gender. There has been little research done on asexuality, but those studies that have been conducted suggest that, if it is a sexual orientation, it is among the least common.