Demiaesthetic refers to an individual who only experiences aesthetic attraction after forming a deep emotional bond. Aesthetic attraction is about appreciating someone’s appearance or physical beauty without it necessarily being linked to romantic or sexual feelings. For demiaesthetic individuals, this type of attraction does not occur spontaneously or with casual acquaintances; it requires a foundation … Read more
Demiqueerplatonic describes individuals who only experience queerplatonic attraction after forming a deep emotional bond. Queerplatonic attraction is more profound than typical friendship but not inherently romantic; it occupies a unique space that blends elements of intense friendship and deep partnership. Demiqueerplatonic individuals may find that it takes significant time, trust, and shared experiences before this … Read more
Demiplatonic refers to an individual who only experiences platonic attraction after forming a significant emotional bond with someone. Unlike those who naturally or immediately feel platonic attraction, demiplatonic individuals require time and closeness to develop the desire for deep friendship or connection. This type of orientation is part of the demi- spectrum, emphasizing that certain … Read more
Demi-alterous is an orientation where an individual experiences alterous attraction only after forming a significant emotional bond. Alterous attraction exists in a space that is not fully romantic or platonic but somewhere in between, blending elements of both. For demi-alterous individuals, this unique attraction does not arise until a deep connection is established. This orientation … Read more
The prefix Demi- describes someone who only feels attraction after forming a deep emotional bond with another person. The word comes from the English word “half,” meaning that attraction doesn’t happen right away but needs a strong connection first. This can apply to different types of attraction, like romantic, platonic, or sexual. The time it … Read more
Zsexual is a term proposed as an alternative to allosexual, referring to individuals who are not on the asexual spectrum and who experience sexual attraction. The term zsexual was introduced as a playful counterpart to the letter “A” in asexual, suggesting an opposite concept. Despite its introduction, zsexual did not gain widespread usage, and variations … Read more
An achillean is defined as someone who identifies as a man and feels attraction to other men or masculinity. This term encompasses various identities such as men-loving-men (MLM), apollian, chaeronean, and wildean. The label is inclusive of all men who love other men, whether they are exclusively attracted to men (e.g., gay or vincian) or … Read more
Acevoid is a label for asexual and ace-spec individuals who feel neutral or indifferent toward any other orientation; they identify solely as asexual. Acevoid individuals do not have other orientations, such as romantic, platonic, or sensual, accompanying their asexual identity. They experience being asexual without any additional forms of attraction or relationship orientations. The romantic … Read more
Ace-spec (short for asexual spectrum) refers to the range of identities that fall under the umbrella of asexuality. This includes individuals who experience little to no sexual attraction, as well as those whose attraction levels vary. Ace-spec encompasses various orientations, such as asexual, greysexual, demisexual, aceflux, and more. Each identity within the ace-spec describes unique … Read more
Acevague is een a-spec oriëntatie die gedeeltelijk of volledig wordt beïnvloed door neurodivergentie, zoals autisme dat invloed heeft op iemands seksuele aantrekking. Personen die zich identificeren als acevague ervaren vaak een vage of onduidelijke seksuele aantrekking die direct verband houdt met hun neurodivergente eigenschappen. Dit kan betekenen dat hun gevoelens van aantrekking inconsistent zijn of … Read more
