Media Depictions of Asexual People Asexual people are also challenged by poor media depictions that portray them as broken or subject them to ridicule. The phrase “sex sells” is one representation of society and the media’s emphasis on sex as the be-all and end-all of personal fulfillment. On TV and in movies, characters who don’t want or don’t have sex are often portrayed as immature, shy or insecure rather than simply disinterested. This can lead many asexual people to feel like there’s something wrong with them or to feel pressured to pursue sex.
Source: Understanding the Asexual Community – Human Rights Campaign