Dr. Canton Winer
@cantonwiner.bsky.social
Asst. Prof of Sociology and Gender/Sexuality Studies
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I don’t relish seeing anyone shot. It’s horrible.
But spare me the calls for empathy for a man who built a career railing against empathy.
But spare me the calls for empathy for a man who built a career railing against empathy.
September 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I don’t relish seeing anyone shot. It’s horrible.
But spare me the calls for empathy for a man who built a career railing against empathy.
But spare me the calls for empathy for a man who built a career railing against empathy.
Absolutely thrilled to win the 2025 Distinguished Article Award from ASA Sexualities alongside these amazing scholars!
Check out the article, "'I Didn’t Know Ace Was a Thing': Bisexuality and pansexuality as identity pathways in asexual identity formation.” Link below.
Check out the article, "'I Didn’t Know Ace Was a Thing': Bisexuality and pansexuality as identity pathways in asexual identity formation.” Link below.
August 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Absolutely thrilled to win the 2025 Distinguished Article Award from ASA Sexualities alongside these amazing scholars!
Check out the article, "'I Didn’t Know Ace Was a Thing': Bisexuality and pansexuality as identity pathways in asexual identity formation.” Link below.
Check out the article, "'I Didn’t Know Ace Was a Thing': Bisexuality and pansexuality as identity pathways in asexual identity formation.” Link below.
Our research won the @asanews.bsky.social Sexualities
Distinguished Article Award!
In this article, we examine the relationships between bisexuality and asexuality.
We find that half of asexual folks previously identified as bisexual or pansexual.
And many continue IDing as bi/pan AND ace.
Distinguished Article Award!
In this article, we examine the relationships between bisexuality and asexuality.
We find that half of asexual folks previously identified as bisexual or pansexual.
And many continue IDing as bi/pan AND ace.
June 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our research won the @asanews.bsky.social Sexualities
Distinguished Article Award!
In this article, we examine the relationships between bisexuality and asexuality.
We find that half of asexual folks previously identified as bisexual or pansexual.
And many continue IDing as bi/pan AND ace.
Distinguished Article Award!
In this article, we examine the relationships between bisexuality and asexuality.
We find that half of asexual folks previously identified as bisexual or pansexual.
And many continue IDing as bi/pan AND ace.
Recruitment is still open!
Help us by participating in a survey about attraction and intimate relationships.
All are welcome, but we’re especially low on heterosexual responses.
Please share widely!
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Help us by participating in a survey about attraction and intimate relationships.
All are welcome, but we’re especially low on heterosexual responses.
Please share widely!
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June 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Recruitment is still open!
Help us by participating in a survey about attraction and intimate relationships.
All are welcome, but we’re especially low on heterosexual responses.
Please share widely!
psicologiagenerale.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Help us by participating in a survey about attraction and intimate relationships.
All are welcome, but we’re especially low on heterosexual responses.
Please share widely!
psicologiagenerale.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
My article on gender detachment is published in @sociusjournal.bsky.social!
We often assume that everyone has a gender.
But some people feel detached from gender.
Based on 30 interviews with asexual individuals, I argue that gender categorization is compulsory--but it doesn't need to be.
We often assume that everyone has a gender.
But some people feel detached from gender.
Based on 30 interviews with asexual individuals, I argue that gender categorization is compulsory--but it doesn't need to be.
June 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My article on gender detachment is published in @sociusjournal.bsky.social!
We often assume that everyone has a gender.
But some people feel detached from gender.
Based on 30 interviews with asexual individuals, I argue that gender categorization is compulsory--but it doesn't need to be.
We often assume that everyone has a gender.
But some people feel detached from gender.
Based on 30 interviews with asexual individuals, I argue that gender categorization is compulsory--but it doesn't need to be.
I study asexuality for a living. But sometimes I find that fiction can reveal things research can't.
"Portalmania," a new story collection by Debbie Urbanski, offers thought-provoking—and sometimes disturbing—reflections on being asexual in a sea of compulsory sexuality.
"Portalmania," a new story collection by Debbie Urbanski, offers thought-provoking—and sometimes disturbing—reflections on being asexual in a sea of compulsory sexuality.
May 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I study asexuality for a living. But sometimes I find that fiction can reveal things research can't.
"Portalmania," a new story collection by Debbie Urbanski, offers thought-provoking—and sometimes disturbing—reflections on being asexual in a sea of compulsory sexuality.
"Portalmania," a new story collection by Debbie Urbanski, offers thought-provoking—and sometimes disturbing—reflections on being asexual in a sea of compulsory sexuality.
🚨New article!
Does sex positivity enable the freedom NOT to be sexual?
In my latest research in the Journal of Positive Sexuality, I argue that sex positive frameworks haven't adequately considered this.
But asexual perspectives strengthen sex positive approaches.
Does sex positivity enable the freedom NOT to be sexual?
In my latest research in the Journal of Positive Sexuality, I argue that sex positive frameworks haven't adequately considered this.
But asexual perspectives strengthen sex positive approaches.
April 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🚨New article!
Does sex positivity enable the freedom NOT to be sexual?
In my latest research in the Journal of Positive Sexuality, I argue that sex positive frameworks haven't adequately considered this.
But asexual perspectives strengthen sex positive approaches.
Does sex positivity enable the freedom NOT to be sexual?
In my latest research in the Journal of Positive Sexuality, I argue that sex positive frameworks haven't adequately considered this.
But asexual perspectives strengthen sex positive approaches.
And then JK Rowling came for the asexuals…
Rowling is a well-known transphobe.
So her attack on asexuality isn’t surprising: there’s an established connection between anti-trans and anti-asexual attitudes.
Rowling is a well-known transphobe.
So her attack on asexuality isn’t surprising: there’s an established connection between anti-trans and anti-asexual attitudes.
April 8, 2025 at 1:30 AM
And then JK Rowling came for the asexuals…
Rowling is a well-known transphobe.
So her attack on asexuality isn’t surprising: there’s an established connection between anti-trans and anti-asexual attitudes.
Rowling is a well-known transphobe.
So her attack on asexuality isn’t surprising: there’s an established connection between anti-trans and anti-asexual attitudes.
Good news!
My article on asexual and aromantic men was a “Top 10 Cited Article” published by Sociology Compass in 2023!
Read the article, “Sexuality, romantic attraction, & masculinity: Men as underrepresented in asexual and aromantic communities” here: www.researchgate.net/profile/Cant...
My article on asexual and aromantic men was a “Top 10 Cited Article” published by Sociology Compass in 2023!
Read the article, “Sexuality, romantic attraction, & masculinity: Men as underrepresented in asexual and aromantic communities” here: www.researchgate.net/profile/Cant...
March 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Good news!
My article on asexual and aromantic men was a “Top 10 Cited Article” published by Sociology Compass in 2023!
Read the article, “Sexuality, romantic attraction, & masculinity: Men as underrepresented in asexual and aromantic communities” here: www.researchgate.net/profile/Cant...
My article on asexual and aromantic men was a “Top 10 Cited Article” published by Sociology Compass in 2023!
Read the article, “Sexuality, romantic attraction, & masculinity: Men as underrepresented in asexual and aromantic communities” here: www.researchgate.net/profile/Cant...
My research on the Split Attraction Model is a “trending” and “most read” article in Social Currents!
I argue that sexual orientation ≠ romantic orientation.
Asexuality shows us that romantic and sexual attraction can be unlinked.
Free article here: d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/120026694/wi...
I argue that sexual orientation ≠ romantic orientation.
Asexuality shows us that romantic and sexual attraction can be unlinked.
Free article here: d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/120026694/wi...
February 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
My research on the Split Attraction Model is a “trending” and “most read” article in Social Currents!
I argue that sexual orientation ≠ romantic orientation.
Asexuality shows us that romantic and sexual attraction can be unlinked.
Free article here: d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/120026694/wi...
I argue that sexual orientation ≠ romantic orientation.
Asexuality shows us that romantic and sexual attraction can be unlinked.
Free article here: d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/120026694/wi...
Are you asexual, 55+, and have participated in BDSM or Leather subculture?
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February 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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… Gee, who owns these media companies?
December 12, 2024 at 3:24 PM
… Gee, who owns these media companies?
Excited to present on Asexuality and Health at UC Irvine's School of Medicine today!
Many asexual people have negative experiences with health care providers.
And like many other LGBTQIA+ groups, asexuality is often delegitimized through pathologizing frameworks.
We can—and must—do better.
Many asexual people have negative experiences with health care providers.
And like many other LGBTQIA+ groups, asexuality is often delegitimized through pathologizing frameworks.
We can—and must—do better.
November 20, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Excited to present on Asexuality and Health at UC Irvine's School of Medicine today!
Many asexual people have negative experiences with health care providers.
And like many other LGBTQIA+ groups, asexuality is often delegitimized through pathologizing frameworks.
We can—and must—do better.
Many asexual people have negative experiences with health care providers.
And like many other LGBTQIA+ groups, asexuality is often delegitimized through pathologizing frameworks.
We can—and must—do better.