Allosexual refers to individuals who experience regular and consistent sexual attraction. This term encompasses those who do not identify on the asexual spectrum and have typical experiences of sexual desire and attraction. Allosexuality serves as a contrast to asexuality and helps highlight the diversity of sexual experiences. It includes people across all sexual orientations who … Read more
Acespike is an asexual orientation within the asexual spectrum. It describes someone who typically feels no sexual attraction but occasionally experiences rare, sudden, and intense spikes of sexual attraction for a short period before quickly returning to their usual asexual state. Acespike can stand as an orientation by itself or be combined with other orientations, … Read more
Acemid is an orientation describing someone who is strictly asexual but not strictly aromantic, yet still falls within the aromantic spectrum. This means that an acemid individual does not experience sexual attraction but does have romantic experiences or feelings that vary within the aromantic spectrum. Acemid can be used on its own or combined with … Read more
Ace-jump is an orientation where an individual typically experiences allosexual attraction but occasionally has sudden and intense spikes of complete or near-complete asexuality. These periods of asexuality are brief, and the person returns to their usual allosexual state just as suddenly. It is considered the opposite of acespike. The romantic counterpart to acejump is known … Read more
Acefog describes the experience of confusion or uncertainty surrounding one’s asexual identity. This can occur when asexual individuals struggle to understand or accept their lack of sexual attraction, often due to external pressures or misconceptions about asexuality. The term acknowledges that not all experiences within the asexual spectrum are clear or easily defined, and that … Read more
Aceflux is a term for individuals whose experience of asexuality varies over time. This means that their levels of sexual attraction can shift between feeling completely asexual to experiencing moments of mild or sporadic sexual attraction. These shifts can happen gradually or suddenly and may last from hours to weeks or even months. Aceflux acknowledges … Read more
Ace is short for asexual and refers to individuals who do not experience sexual attraction or experience it very rarely. Asexuality exists on a spectrum, meaning some ace individuals may have varying levels of interest in or comfort with sexual activity, but it is not central to their orientation. Many ace people still seek romantic, … Read more
Abrosexual describes someone whose sexual orientation changes over time. A person who is abrosexual may feel attracted to different genders at different times, with these changes happening regularly or sporadically. The term highlights the fluid and evolving nature of their sexuality, meaning their attraction to certain genders may come and go or change completely, making … Read more
Abro- is an orientation prefix describing individuals with a fluid sexual orientation that may shift between different orientations, including multisexual, homosexual, allosexual, asexual, and more. The prefix “abro” may come from the Greek word ἁβρός, meaning graceful, delicate, or pretty, alluding to the fluid and graceful movement of one’s orientation. For some abrosexual individuals, these … Read more
Aesthetic attraction refers to the admiration or enjoyment of someone’s appearance, style, or overall visual appeal without any romantic, sexual, or emotional attachment. Unlike romantic or sexual attraction, aesthetic attraction is based solely on visual appreciation, like admiring an artwork. It’s about finding someone visually appealing and admiring their style, grace, or overall presence without … Read more
