It's really hard to explain asexuality to people because it's really hard to explain *sexuality* to people.
Like, "I'm attracted to men" - what does that mean, really? Can you explain "attracted to" without relying on the other person having a shared experience in that kind of physical attraction?
Personally, I try to differentiate it for people in casual conversation exactly that way - physical attraction, rather than aesthetic or emotional. But that's flawed too.
@InspectorCaracal I'm sure you could, yes. :)
As an explanation, for me it makes sense to say that some people just really like or want something, while other people are like "Meh, I don't get what that hype is all about". And then for some people, it's just like that, but with sex. Makes a lot of sense to me (being allo myself).
I mean, I THINK it probably translates right to most people, but I guess you could be physically attracted to someone for just, like, I don't know, hugging and cuddling on the sofa? *shrug???*