Can someone become asexual

Answer 1

Yes, in a sense. Human beings are not capable of asexual reproduction in the biological sense, but asexuality exists as a sexual orientation. Just as bisexuality in a biological sense (one that possesses both male (pollen-producing) and female (seed-producing) parts) is different to being "bisexual", asexuality in humans does not mean the same as its biological definition.

Asexual people do not experience sexual attraction to any sex or gender, but can still experience romantic, aesthetic or sensual attraction. Asexuality is believed to apply to about 1% of the population, some of whom are unaware that it exists, and is not related to low sex-drive, hormone levels or mental disorders.

Answer 2

However, asexuality in humans means something different than in, e.g., amoeba. Humans are not capable of asexual reproduction, obviously, but there are humans who feel no sexual attraction to men or women. That's what "asexual" means in humans.

Answer 3

Yes and no.

Humans are not asexual in the biological sense of the word. They cannot reproduce asexually (we need someone else involved in the process to provide the other half of the genetic information, and our cells undergo meiosis, et cetera).

However, humans can be asexual in another sense of the word. An asexual human is defined as someone who does not experience sexual attraction. Although there is little academic research on the subject, there are a number of people who identify as asexual.

Answer 4

Someone may choose that they prefer to be asexual because they do not care to have long lasting relationships. On the other hand, some may want to have romantic relationships but do not care to be sexual. Asexual people lack sexual attraction to any gender.

Answer 5

A person cannot "become" asexual, as it is a sexual orientation that some individuals identify with. Asexuality is a lack of sexual attraction to others, and it is a valid and natural way of being without the need for change or intervention.

Answer 6

Not at the current time

(and you don't need a partner for asexual reproduction).

Note that you'll find that you're thinking of what people refer to as cloning.