Advice on navigating physical intimacy in an asexual relationship

I can honestly say, it's better to feel awkward during those conversations than to accidentally overstep a boundary. It would definitely help to write down what you want and need, and talk to your partner about what they are and are not comfortable providing with. I'm demisexual and my partner is just aspec but one of our ways of non-sexual intimacy is just cuddling while naked. It allows for more skin to skin contact and we can grab a blanket at any time if we don't want any fear of genital touching, or even just have on underwear. My theory in my relationship is 'If it makes me uncomfortable to think about, it's something I should bring up to talk about.' These conversations can be HARD, but the peace of mind in knowing me and my partner's boundaries means so much more

It definitely can be awkward having those types of conversations. This is my personal experience with myself (low libido and somewhat sex repulsed) and my partner (high libido). My partner and I have used the strategy of sending each-other messages when we’re apart and able to gather our thoughts better. I think we both have issues with putting words to our emotions and thoughts sometimes, and being alone and writing it out is often easier than saying it out loud. It also eliminates the face-to-face embarrassment aspect of it, so it could alleviate some of the tension to have those conversations in-person in the future. This has helped in our experience get more into those uncomfortable topics when you can’t express your thoughts in person.

hey i would recommend that you try writing out exactly you and your partner need to discuss regarding sexual affection because it’s important for you two be on the same page and to know each other’s boundaries yes it will be awkward at first but don’t be afraid to speak to your partner

Hmm.. it's always a little tricky to have conversations like that. As a demisexual myself, I find it hard to find what im comfortable with, let alone with another person The best thing to do is to be open and honest about what you want/need. It's important that you get the connections you need and that both of you set boundaries with each other