Omnicurious refers to people who are curious about whether they might be attracted to all genders. While they may have previously felt attraction toward men or women, they are now beginning to question if their attraction could be more expansive and include people across the gender spectrum. This exploration is part of understanding their sexuality more fully, and omnicurious people are open to the idea that their attraction might not be confined to any specific gender.
Imagine someone who has always found themselves attracted to men and women. For most of their life, this has been the extent of their romantic and sexual attraction. Then one day, they meet someone who is non-binary or genderqueer, and they feel an unexpected attraction. This is new for them, and they start to wonder, “Could I be attracted to all genders, not just men or women?” It’s like someone who’s always enjoyed reading fiction books, like mystery, fantasy, or romance, but suddenly, they pick up a non-fiction book and find it fascinating. They’re not ready to give up fiction, but they’re starting to realize that their taste in books might be broader than they thought. For someone who is omnicurious, it’s a similar feeling. They’re not abandoning their previous attractions but are expanding their understanding to include the possibility of being attracted to people across the gender spectrum. It’s not about needing an answer right away or labeling themselves as omnisexual immediately. Instead, they’re exploring this newfound curiosity about their attraction and allowing themselves to consider all possibilities. By being omnicurious, they are opening the door to a broader experience of attraction, one that isn’t limited by the binary concept of gender. It’s a journey of self-discovery that helps them better understand who they are and how they relate to others.