What makes you who you are? Why do people differ so much in their behavior, feelings and thoughts? According to Sigmund Freud, personality formation begins in early childhood and proceeds through a series of psychosexual stages. Freud argued that children face inner conflicts and urges at different stages of development. How these conflicts are resolved, … Read more
Contrian, also known as Contraian, is an orientation describing individuals whose attractions and orientations are complex, often existing in a mix of solid (static), fluid, and/or fluctuating states. This applies to various types of attraction, such as aesthetic, platonic, romantic, or sexual, and can encompass attraction to multiple or most genders. For a Contrian, it … Read more
Autosexual refers to individuals who are primarily sexually attracted to themselves rather than others. This orientation can be distinct or coexist with other sexual orientations. Autosexual people often find that their main source of sexual desire or attraction is directed inward and can include feeling most aroused by their own body or engaging in sexual … Read more
Alloromantic refers to individuals who experience romantic attraction regularly and naturally. It is the opposite of being aromantic, where someone may not experience romantic attraction or does so rarely. Alloromantic individuals can feel romantic interest towards others, which can manifest in a desire for romantic relationships or experiences, such as dating or expressing affection. This … Read more
Demisensual refers to individuals who only experience sensual attraction after forming a deep emotional bond. Sensual attraction includes the desire for physical closeness and touch, such as hugging, holding hands, or cuddling, without necessarily being romantic or sexual. For demisensual people, casual touch or physical affection might feel uncomfortable or unwelcome until they feel emotionally … 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
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
Adandrogynous refers to an individual who moves toward an androgynous gender or presentation. This identity embodies the blend of traditionally masculine and feminine traits into a cohesive, non-binary expression. Adandrogynous individuals may present themselves in a way that balances these elements, neither leaning entirely toward one side of the gender spectrum. The term falls under … 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
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
