The Atlantic
•
26th December 2023
The 25 Best Podcasts of 2023
#17 - In a world in which sex sells, many people question the veracity of asexuality. This is the subject of Free From Desire, a nonfiction show centering 35-year-old Aline, who identifies as both asexual and aromantic. Though Aline, as the show’s title suggests, doesn’t experience traditional desire, this doesn’t mean they’re immune to the effects of society’s conventions about love and romance. Instead, Aline provides insights into not only asexuality but also sexuality in general, offering a compassionate perspective on topics such as the pressures of puberty and parenthood. Though Free From Desire provides plenty of answers, its success isn’t rooted in being educational—accompanying Aline as they pursue agency and happiness, regardless of who understands it, fuels the show’s magic.