If Sex without Love exists then why can't people understand Love without Sex exists too? Well, I am an Asexual too

Asexuality is perhaps the only thing that is worse for men than women. A woman without sexual urges is somehow, sometimes looked at as a "pure and virtuous" person. An asexual man is often labelled as "impotent"!

When you realise a daily soap actress is capable of speaking such great words!!!

Coming out in India as an asexual biromantic takes a lot of courage, more power to her!

She came out in India, she works in an industry where "it" is the happy ending. We need her strength to make a better world. Ma'am, your courage speaks to me beyond sexualities and spectrums. I will look up to you in my every weak moment. You have earned yourself a fan for life. Thank you.

OK a lot of people in the comment section do not have any idea about this issue. Asexual people fall in love, have romantic feelings for their partner, but they do not have sexual desire, like either they are not comfortable doing it or they do not feel pleasure of doing it. But that doesn't mean they do not have any sex, a lot of people do it for their partners or when they need a child, but the frequency is less. They are like LGBT, they are born with it and its not a disease. Also do not misunderstand it with celibacy, celibacy is a personal choice that people make, they still feel sexual desire..

Oh God this is so comforting. The same story everywhere.."you have not found the right one yet" Glad she spoke for us asexuals

I m asexual n so is my partner... we love each other a lot... 15 years of marriage now... n we eve adopted a beautiful baby.... so believe me guys ... love is really beautiful (more than sex)...u can love evh other without being physically intimate... its difficult for some ppl to accept .. cos we were advised to go therapy/counseling n what not... no one understood n still don't...but its ok... we r happy n strong in our bond..... God bless all.

there are many couples in this world who are Asexual & Romantic.

She can become an awesome poet . Thanks for the likes I didn't expected that .

There are women like her in India who get forcefully married because....they're women, then have to oblige to have sex against their sexual orientation and choice because...they're married and marriage in India is a certificate to have sex, they face marital rapes and they can't speak about it because....how can a husband rape his wife right? My heart goes out to such women, not everyone gets to express it, so I encourage every girl out there who knows someone from her circle who can't speak for herself to encourage her to do so.

I'm not an asexual but its beyond me why people shame others for being asexual... they aren't harming anyone. Mind your own business and stop telling people that they just haven't found the right one

I don't understand this thing that on one hand ,our parents don't want us to have a boyfriend or girlfriend, (and having sex before marriage is just.........) And on 2nd hand,they choose some random stranger for us and expect us to literally have sex with that person as soon as possible and give them grandchild.

My sister confessed that she is asexual, she doesn’t feel sexual urges. Till now We haven’t said anything to our mom because I don’t know how will she feel, or how will she accept the situation.

Take a second to praise her speaking skills. Real excitement towards the idea you believe makes you confident.

Very well said! She was empathetic throughout, didn't offend anyone, spoke with clarity and had a good poetic touch. Great!😊

As a demisexual I'm just so thankful to her that she is opening asexuality for so many Indian people.

I really thought being asexual wasn't normal, glad to see people out there like me

Oh my Gosh! I can relate to her so much. All my friends keep saying that I haven't found the right one yet, but it's not true. I just don't have the urge to have sex. I've just realized that I don't need "my" other half because I feel myself complete. I'm not perfect, but I just feel so comfortable in my own company. I do love to be surrounded by friends and family members that I love, but I don't need to share my life with anyone else just like society expects from me.

In the words of Jean Milburn, "Sex doesn't make us whole. So how can you ever be broken?"

Brut India Please upload a video explaining LGBTQIA because our country needs that kind of education. Period.

In our culture or parents dont know what is asexual means.. and after marriage, we also start lying ourselves 😣

I hate everything about the k series crap she does on television but when she's on that stage and reciting her heart out it makes me weak in my knees and i fall for her every-single-time ! 😍

she's such a respectfull woman just like her character Pragya

This woman rocks .

Lmao..one time i had just told someone that i was asexual..he blocked me ..well good riddance

START TEACHING THESE THINGS IN SCHOOLS FOR A BETTER FUTURE AND ALSO A BETTER PRESENT. ALSO, ILY SRITI AND IM SO PROUD OF YOU.

"I learned to lie in words and in moans" I know man that's what I used to do

How many months did she take to prepare such a beautiful rhythmic speech? I don't think all those words, each sentence ending with the rhyming words were instant, I think she prepared it and I am so astonished how did she spoke so well as if she actually spoke everything on the spot without even thinking what to speak. She actually spoke from heart. Such a lovely soul she is!

This is the world we desire for! The genuine freedom to choose what i want and never judged.

I'm 36 years old, well aware of the world around us, and it is today i learnt that an orientation like this exists. Thank you for sharing this. It's so beautiful how varied we as humans are ❤️❤️❤️

Lol for real, when I realized that I was asexual and that only 1% of the population felt this way, I was genuinely shocked because I thought being ace was normal and being horny was something that only happened in movies. I still get surprised when my friends casually mention being aroused

When we going to have all these idea through tv as well because our parents and family should go through these worlds too

Asexuality does not being devoid of human sentiments and feelings, it means not to have an urge for intercourse like most of us have. Asexual peeps date, fall in love, hold hands, giggle, have butterflies and are fucking normal. :)

Nice way to get introduce to "Asexuality" I didn't knew it existed.. Thank you Sriti...

She is a vocal ally of LGBTQ+. She even rendered a beautiful poem about being lesbian. So I think she didn't come out as asexual, but just being vocal about the people who are stigmatized for who they are. Always ❤️ her. If she is coming out then lots of love, if not then too lots of love ❤️❤️ for being vocal.

I fell for her smile! 21st century (2021) the era when girls/women are free to talk/share about their thoughts/issue instead of hiding😇!

Haven’t done it yet but I think that being asexual would be the best feeling in this world . With no sexual desires just love .

I find her a 1000x cooler for this than her on screen character. You go girl!!

Everything aside, she's so beautiful and poetic. Her every words were told in rhythms and there was asthetic pleasure in listening to her speak.

Rarely do people pay attention to asexuals. Heterosexuality, homosexuality, the debates carry on all the while ignoring an entire spectrum of people for whom life goes a little different. Either they are told that their condition is "not real", or that being an asexual is impossible. Which is a pretty low blow towards anyone's identity. I just hope someday people won't dismiss asexuals anymore, won't walk over their feelings while pretending they are an anomaly in the system.

We need more of sriti, she's has a fantastic stage presence and charisma

I am a 25 year old virgin man(always made to feel that am missing out on sex) …and finally i came out as Demi/Grey sexual/biromantic….its hard to explain ….she explains lot of what i had been feeling all my life…I feel super sad when ppl i loved don’t reciprocate what i feel…….but thanx to her it feels i am heard as well 💚💙❤️💛🧡💜 love for everyone in the spectrum….figuring oneself out is such a giant task and its alright if ur late at it, there is always someone like you remember! You are not alone 🌸🙏🏼🌸

As an Asexual I am relieved tht more people feel this way. I thought I was the odd one out. Honestly for me love can never be abt sex..but if we say someone tht we are disinterested in topic of sex people assume we have lost our mind. Assexuals love is more purer,if only people could understand.

Tbh. This is the first time I heard that there is something called being asexual .thankyou for this.i got to understand n learn something new

She's a brave classy lady. A potential leader.

Never knew I needed to hear this, but more than me the people around me. I like how easily she said things we don't know how to express ❤️

As an Indian aromantic asexual this is amazing, it’s great to see how she’s spreading awareness about our communities :) rise up, us one percenters!

I remember watching this almost a yer ago..being an asexual i had so many questions and this helped me alot.now I have accepted the way I am and with god's grace I have found a partner who understands my situation.

For anyone who don't know wht is a asexual...asexual persons can not feel sexual pleasure..but it's does not mean celibacy. People who practice celibacy abstain from sex, but not necessarily because they are not sexually attracted to others. Some choose to remain celibate for religious or personal beliefs. Asexuality, on the other hand, is an orientation and is not a choice....Some asexual people actually do have sex. There are many reasons why they might decide to, but two common ones are to please their romantic partner or to have children........ Feeling glad after seeing positive responsES

Till now I'd thought I was the only one like this in the whole Universe 😳,but I was wrong! ❤️

I fell in love with this person 😭 , she sweeped me off the floor with her funny, witty and sensitive words ....

Duh! The crowd needs to listen to the backstreet boys!!

This was so beautiful. Thank you for explaining it to a lot who have hard time figuring out and feeling inadequate

Me being a Biromantic asexual,always being INVALIDATED that this is "Just a phase",you'll meet the right guy, sex is all about trust in your partner like wtf! I hope people start accepting people as they are or Atleast don't impose how you are on others! For me, even an Intimate touch privately traumatise me. Also people need to know that 'Sexual attraction' & 'Romantic attraction' are 2 different terms. You can be an asexual and an Aromantic at the same time BUT you can also be an Asexual Homoromantic or Biromantic asexual or a panromantic asexual. Romanticism includes cuddling,hugs,kisses,holding hands & Non-sexual touch. Lastly,Being an Ace is not a Phase!!! ~ A Biromantic Asexual.

The reason why India is currently in 2021 yet stuck with a mentality of 1821 is because people recognise her as 'Pragya arora' from kumkum Bhagya who always sacrifice herself for her family & made 'protecting her kumkum' as a life goal and not as Sriti jha who is a powerful women brave enough to speak out loud about her sexuality in this video. Indians should explore more videos like this instead of camping outside the television to watch 30 mins of toxic patriarchal society. She really deserve a payment rise for this. Glad that we have influential People like her who are ready to come out and address issues that are regarded as 'prohibited' and 'cursed' . More power to her

What a simple yet complex situation. Appreciate Sriti for being sweet while holding her emotions in the folded fists going poetically about herself.

Wow 👏 I m glad these people are expressing their feelings....we will try to understand them and accept them whole-heartedly...❤️❤️

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL VIDEO I HAVE EVER WATCHED ❤ Honestly, I absolutely loved the entire video. KUDOS TO HER!!!

I really really feel this. The feeling of getting whatever satisfaction people get from sex from a show of affection. To me the deepest form of intimacy comes from a forehead kiss or when someone holds my hand. What they don't tell you is growing up, being asexual is lonely. Also to explain my sexuality I need to give a vocabulary lesson every one.

The way she narrates it is awesome :))

So well and beautifully explained. I’m surprised to see so many positive well educated comments 👏🏻

im so happy that in a country like India, people are slowly getting comfortable in coming out :)

This was perfectly explained! It’s high time India is exposed a little more to the spectrum.

for anyone wondering what asexual means, people who are not attracted to other people sexually identify as asexuals they may like someone romantically, date them, get married, have sex and think someone is sexy also, but they are not attracted to them in that way

अरे, ये तो अपनी कुमकुम भाग्य की प्रज्ञा है।

This is to help people understand something that is a common misconception with asexuals. Asexual people (in most cases) are able to get aroused. This was the first question I had when I was questioning my asexuality, because I could get aroused, so does that mean I'm not asexual? And the answer is no, I can get aroused and still be asexual. The thing is, our bodies are wired a certain way to make the process of intercourse easier. So when we are in situations that could lead to sex, a man gets hard (as it would help in penetration) and a woman gets wet (which would again, make the process of penetration easier). Our body reacting this way is biological. Biologically, most asexuals don't have anything that doesn't work. It's just that they are not interested in having intercourse with another person. They can still do it, everything works, they just choose not to because it's their choice. There are also people with high libidos who are asexual and it is tough for them, but if you are a certain way, you just are.

for some reason, this made me very happy. an actress from the serial my mom used to watch being a part of the lgbtq+community is kind of, comforting? idk how to put my feelings into words

I have seen this video earlier....glad to see soo many positive comments this time. I came here just to read the comments plus I also love Sriti and Brut India...more power to u

Every human has their own spectrum of sexuality. No one shd be judged on something so basic and personal. Who cares who someone sleeps with or does'nt? And if someone does judge on this basis, ohmigawd..aur koi kaam dhandha nahi hai kya tumhari life mein!!! Mind ur own business!

i found family here in this comment section . Felt so relieved after listening her . i used to watch her in daily drama never had that much respect for her . Mam ur very brave uh give us courage to accept ourself as we are .

It's quite ridiculous how people don't take asexuality seriously (not just in India). I'm not asexual, but I haven't been in a relationship so people have asked me if I'm asexual while laughing. I tell them it's a serious thing, not a joke🙁

Everyone talking about her courage....I'm stunned at her speech structure rhyming and fluency

Finally i found someone with same thoughts😇

Asexual doesn't mean that you don't want to be loved.. it's just you don't have sex on your mind when you meet your lover. And you feel happy being kissed n hugged. I am confused but I think that I am an asexual.

Wow! I am amazed how well written and well said this is. I liked the way the words are rhymed. A Poem indeed. Glad that I found it.

Such a subtle way to have put out such a sensitive and personal subject ..... Kudos girl .... Ur the only one .... Yeah 👍👍👍

She is a queen....hats off to her for being so bold

As a demisexual I can relate n understand how it’ll be.. Especially “When he asks you, u never felt wow??maybe you don’t know how to do,I’ll teach you “😂 I had felt wow in HUGS KISSESS n HOLDING EACHOTHER which carries so much of love n trust.. beyond that it needs lots of understanding to make it happen without any whitelies

I really hope her career is okay after this. I really really really hope so. She is a soap opera actress and the industry is brutal af.

🙂 such a nice nice poem... Written with what seems humour but amazing way to bring out ur experience!!

Oh what a diversity in the human world...now I get to hear of it. Her poetry was good. At a point of time, when we hit menopause, I guess we can feel asexual

this one of the most beautiful videos i've seen on the internet.

I am also asexual, it feels good to just hold hands, hug. i feel complete without anything further. i am 23, i dont know how i can confess this but it's true, this is who i am

as an ace myself, I was only waiting for asexuality to get normalised in India. Thankyou Sriti.

Waah, what a poetry👍

This has just summarised everything I feel about myself ❤ I keep on listening to this again and again... No words 🤞

Her way of speaking is just mesmerizing ❤️

They told me I haven't found The right one yet Well honestly as of yet I had found a right few I am going to share those stories Then you will find Some things old and some things new Lets go back to the start The very first time i fell in love Things were said and rules were laid Holding hand and flirting was alright Anything beyond that would not be okay So the problem was that I went beyond and kissed The very first time i was kissed And i was kissed back It was a discovery It was the closest magic that I'd ever felt So the best kisser i was going to be. I learned new meanings of forever I learned to work for again and better. But then i couldn't catch-up in the rhythm or in the rhyme. As a cosmic alarm went off And everybody was ready for their first time I must have missed the alarm Because i am a late sleeper Because i wasnt ready or eager. But when they spoke of it i joined in with equal vigour. I kept falling in love sometimes better other times worst. But "it" was never on my mind And that seemed to be my curse. I kept avoiding it ,eventually i did it But it didn't seem meant to be. Every time it happened i know it wasn't really being me. So i told my friends and a problem with me was diagnosed A lot was said, a lot was done Books were read, new boys were met But problem remains solved by none. Finally I was relieved when they wrote chants of no means no means no means no. But when i said no and i meant no, They said "you have got to a try little more". "Come on, try a bit." "How could you not ?" "Why would you not ?" "No, you do ." "You don't know how." "I will teach you " " I will show you " "Oh my god ! You never felt wow ?" But i had felt wow. I had felt wow in hugs and kisses. I had felt wow every time fingers had run through my tresses. But beyond a point when it went I was left all alone. So i learned to lie in words and in moans. I learned to lie because i didn't want to hurt. I didn't want to loose and i was in love. Who was i to choose ? Who was i to choose me who had none alike? Who was i to choose me who had lost love's every strike? And this was the time when everybody was talking about sex, learning and teaching consent. And i had no one except my discontent. And this is not bashing my lovers They were great . This is not bashing my lovers or my firends. They were taking the care of me, Keeping the bargain at their end. This is not bashing sex either. This is not to prove me greater. I do not celebrate celibacy. I am not a sex hater. And sex haters, you think just the favourite child is the asexual kind? Go out with the boys or with the girls. Your parents never really mind. True, but for that to happen You have to come out. And we're the only ones Who have to use word sex and not love to come out. You see the irony there , I am sure without a doubt. But what must be done must be done. I found a way to make this little easy. And as i go ahead,I know I might sound cheesy. They say you dont stutter when you are singing a song. And as I go ahead I hope you will sing along. ~ I am asexual I am not the only one I am evry thing i need You better recognise me now I am asexual~ There is another song that has phrase, "Cardboard cutout sex appeal" And I always misheard It was carpal tunnel sex appeal. Because for me it was about holding hands, Holding hands to the point of chronic muscle ache. I didn't know , picking my way to love was such a terrible mistake. I have to paraphrase song to tell you I fell all of it, The butterflies and the bees in my very stomach's pit. And if I ask you, why do you need or want sex ? You can't put it in words. I know. And that is a ineffable reason, Thats how i know ,that i dont want sex for sure. And i am not incomplete or in any way less. I am complete but confused. Isn't that such a beautiful mess? And i am broken, imperfect. And that needs mending of a different kind. Dont tell me who i am. Do not try to change my mind. Last but not the least, In LGBTQIA An asexual and an Ally Each and every single way. ~ I am asexual I am not the only one I am evry thing i need You better recognise me now I am asexual~ _Sriti_Jha

LGBTQIA is so sexualized. Kudos to all the asexuals out there

Love this!! She’s an amazing orator and storyteller!

She’s so brave 😭💕 the field she’s in, demands a lot of public attention. It takes a lot to come out & face society at large. So proud of her 👏

I loved this video and I applaud you for your bravery because we all know (whether we are a part of the lgbtq+ community or not)that it takes an immense amount of courage to come out in a country like India and standing up for yourself like that. Lots of love and support to you and millions other courageous people like you and even those who are still learning to embrace themselves completely for who they are and feel like they are alone in this, because you're not alone. I'm with you and a lot more people like me are too.🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏✨✨✨

Wow speech....❣🙌🏻 Yes people's are still on this 🌍..., who Loves truely not sexually... Give your relationship TIME & accept each other flaws.... But before going in relationship HEAL YOURSELF & DON'T BE always ONE SIDED....🤗

Hats off to your courage to come out in open about who you really are... I hope many people will be inspired... 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

What a way with words...you have Sriti Jha, hurray! The way you have a put it is felt by many today...hope the world understands it sooner...what you wrote & recited takes courage, Commendable👏

Great poem! I want someone to talk about aromanticism also as I feel that it's also a topic which is not discussed about much.

She is just so cute and confident at same time... Loved her attitude... More power to you 👍

This was so amazing and brilliant.Witty, sarcastic and hard hitting all at once. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I have seen this piece multiple times.. but she amazes me each time..❤