Sensual desired is a stance where someone actively wants or seeks sensual interaction. Sensual interaction refers to non sexual forms of physical closeness, such as hugging, cuddling, kissing, or holding hands. People who identify as sensual desired feel a strong positive connection to these activities and may even see them as an important part of … Read more
Sensual averse is a stance that describes people who are conceptually fine with sensual interaction but uncomfortable with taking part in it themselves. Sensual interaction refers to non sexual physical closeness, such as hugging, cuddling, or holding hands. Someone who is sensual averse may see these activities as positive or enjoyable for others but does … Read more
Sensual ambivalent is a stance that describes mixed or complicated feelings toward sensual interaction. Sensual interaction can include physical closeness, touching, cuddling, or other forms of non sexual intimacy. People who identify as sensual ambivalent may sometimes enjoy these activities, while at other times they may feel uncomfortable, uncertain, or conflicted about them. This stance … Read more
Aegoromantic is the romantic counterpart to aegosexual. It describes people who imagine or enjoy romantic scenarios, but do not include themselves in these fantasies. Attraction is felt at a distance, often directed at the idea of relationships between others, without the desire to take part personally. Like aegosexuality, aegoromantic identity is part of the aromantic … Read more
Aegosexual, sometimes called autochorissexual, is a sexual orientation where a person feels attraction that is separate from their own involvement. People who identify as aegosexual may experience arousal or sexual fantasies, but these fantasies do not include themselves as participants. Instead, attraction is directed at others or at imagined situations, often from a third person … Read more
Aego, also known as autochoris, is an orientation prefix that describes attraction which does not center the self. The word is derived from Latin, combining a meaning “without” and ego meaning “myself.” This creates the sense of “attraction without myself.” It is placed under the asexual spectrum because it describes attraction that often feels detached … Read more
What is spiritual bypassing? Many people use spirituality to avoid difficult feelings and problems. They meditate to push away anger, take refuge in yoga to avoid confrontations, or try to attract abundance with manifestation techniques instead of addressing their financial problems. This is called spiritual bypassing. Psychotherapist John Welwood noted in the 1980s that spirituality … Read more
What is transgender? Transgender (often abbreviated to trans) is a term for people whose gender identity does not match the sex assigned to them at birth. This can mean that someone identifies as a gender other than their birth sex, or as a gender outside the binary classification of male and female. Transgender people may … Read more
Lada is a revered goddess in both Slavic and Baltic mythology, associated with love, beauty, and fertility. She represents harmony, joy, and the renewal of life, playing a crucial role in seasonal and agricultural cycles. Her myths and worship traditions emphasize her influence over marriage, prosperity, and the natural rhythms of the world. In some … Read more
The suffix -(pro)nominal refers to the diverse ways individuals choose to express themselves through pronouns, which can serve as a form of gender expression but are not always tied directly to one’s gender. Pronouns, like clothing, hairstyles, or other characteristics, can reflect one’s identity without needing to align perfectly with societal expectations or norms about … Read more
