The Other A in LGBTQIA+: An Introduction to the Aromantic Community, in Our Own Words

AUREA

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, May 21, 2026 - Self-Help - 240 pages

Do you ever feel alienated by the way society presents love? Maybe you find the idea of romantic relationships off-putting, or maybe it's just 'not your thing'. Sound familiar? Aromanticism is a spectrum of identities where people have little to no interest in romance, or only feel attraction under certain circumstances.

This essential book weaves together insights and perspectives from aromantic people across the world, sharing their stories of self-discovery and community. Chapters explore how aromanticism interacts with mental health, dealing with stigma or dismissive attitudes, intersection with different cultural expectations, and more.

Whether you're new to an aromantic identity, have been part of the community for years, or just want to know more, this book will help you understand what aromanticism is and what it means for you.

Contents

• Foreword by Neir Mazur eyemeirs: 7
• Acknowledgements: 11
• Contents Note: 12
• Preface What Is Love? by Rachel Levi sheher: 13
• Part 1 Background: 17
• Part 2 Intersectionality: 63
• Part 3 Mental Health and Aromanticism: 125
• Part 4 Moving Forward as a Community: 187

About the author

AUREA, the Aromantic-spectrum Union for Recognition, Education, and Advocacy, is an volunteer-run organization with a diverse set of members from all over the world. It exists to further the recognition and education of aromanticism internationally by compiling information about aromanticism on the internet, and now in this book. This publication is AUREA's latest project to spread awareness, share aromantic experiences, and educate both aromantic individuals and their allies.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Other A in LGBTQIA+: An Introduction to the Aromantic Community, in Our Own Words
• Author: AUREA
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2026
• ISBN: 180501708X, 9781805017080
• Length: 240 pages
• Subjects: Family & Relationships / LGBTQ; Family & Relationships / Love & Romance; Family & Relationships / Marriage & Long-Term Relationships; Psychology / Human Sexuality; Self-Help / Gender & Sexuality; Social Science / General; Social Science / LGBTQ+ Studies / Lesbian Studies