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
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
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
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
Abrisexual is an orientation that describes individuals whose sexual orientation is stable, but the labels they use to describe it change over time. The term emphasizes the fluidity of how someone identifies rather than changes in the attraction itself. While abrisexual people may consistently feel the same type of attraction, they might alternate between labels … Read more
Dissociative amnesia is a condition where someone can’t recall important personal information, typically after experiencing extreme stress or trauma. Unlike memory loss caused by injury or illness, dissociative amnesia is triggered by psychological factors. The brain blocks memories that are too painful to process, often as a way of protecting the person. This memory loss … Read more
Autism and giftedness are sometimes confused because certain behaviors and traits overlap. For example, gifted children and adults might develop intense interests, struggle in social situations, or be sensitive to stimuli; traits also common in autism. However, key differences exist in how people with autism and those who are gifted think, communicate, and experience emotions. … Read more
