To learn more about aromanticism and the aro community, or to find out what community and support resources are available, check out the links below.
Have suggestions for additional resources not on this list? Send us your recommendations here.
Aro 101 & FAQs
Aromanticism 101
For general information about aromanticism, check out the Aromanticism FAQ and Glossary from AUREA, as well as the FAQ and Glossary from Aromantic-Official.
Allosexual Aromantics
For more information about aromantic people who also identify as allosexual, check out this allo-aro information hub from Aro Worlds.
Aromanticism and Asexuality
Ace & Aros has a good entry-level introduction to Asexuality and Aromanticism, including what these two often-intersecting groups have in common as well as what sets them apart.
Aro Blogging + Personal Testimonies
The Carnival of Aros
To get a peek into the world of aro blogging, start by checking out the Carnival of Aros. The Carnival of Aros a monthly blogging carnival centered on aromantic and aro-spec identities and experiences, with each months submissions revolving around a specific theme. You can check out past month’s themes here.
My Aromanticism
You may also see what aromantic people have to say about their aromantic identity in this series of My Aromanticism submission-based articles.
ASAW Prompt and Challenge Submissions
Aros all over the world will be sharing their experiences in several week-long online ASAW events – check out the prompts and challenges page for more information. These new stories will be additional great resources to learn and share.
Aromantic Communities
Arocalypse
Arocalypse is an online forum for anyone who identitifies as aromantic.
Dreamwidth
Aromanticism on dreamwidth is a community for people to share and discuss positive and constructive content about aromanticism and aro-spec identities.
Check out Aromantic Talk to connect and chat with other aromantic folks.
Pillowfort
Check out the Aromantic community page for general aromantic discussion, or the A-SpecUsers community for a shared discussion space for aromantic, ace, and/or agender folks.
Check out /r/aromantic for general aromantic discussions, /r/aaaaaaaarrrrro for the latest aromantic memes, and /r/aromanticasexual for folks who are both aromantic and asexual
Other Resources
Aromanticism in Fiction
Claudine Arsenault has compiled a whole list of Aromantic Book Recommendations – consider reading one of these or requesting them at your local library!
On the fanfiction side, check out these archives from Aggressively Arospec Week.