Q&A: "I want to make an asexual dating app…"

Long ago we featured the dating app for dog lovers, and that led me to some research in which I discovered all kinds of specialized dating apps. There are several based on religion or background, like J Date or Christian Cafe. There are others for single parents. There's even Farmers Only, which asks, "Single in the Country? Sign up for free to find a farmer, rancher, cowboy, cowgirl or animal lover."

Today's caller has an idea to start her own app for people who identify as asexual. What's the best path forward?

Hi, this is Kathryn and I've been following you for as long as I can remember. I identify as asexual, which is an orientation where you just don't feel much sexual attraction to anyone. It's a common myth that this doesn't exist, and thankfully now there are communities like Reddit where I was able to learn more once I understood this was how I felt.

It's important to note that just because someone is asexual doesn't mean they don't want to have a relationship. Many of us still experience a longing for romantic or platonic relationships, we just don't necessarily want the other parts.

I love our community! We have so many interesting people out there.

I wonder less about making a dedicated app and more about other resources. The cool thing about something like this is that as more awareness takes place, it gets easier and you have to explain less over time.

So even on the existing apps, there are people who identify this way or with another non-traditional orientation and depending on who you are and what you're looking for, you might find it there—since the user base is so much more.

But what other resources could you make, either as an act of service or to become an authority/influencer in this field if you so chose? Obviously not everyone wants that, but there's definitely room for that.