Such a definition of the erotic, as a profound force greater than the sexual, is crucial to how aces think about all that life has to offer, and Awkward-Rich’s poem is a powerful way to reclaim this different form of eros. Awkward-Rich’s list of “things I like more than having sex” is familiar to many aces. The twist is the lack of shame when elevating other activities. It is a manifesto, not an apology.
