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
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
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
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
Abroromantic refers to individuals whose romantic attraction is fluid, but specifically within the non-binary spectrum. This means their romantic attraction shifts in intensity and focus, primarily directed toward non-binary individuals. Imagine Casey, who identifies as abroromantic. Casey experiences romantic attraction that changes frequently, but only toward non-binary genders. One week, Casey may feel deeply attracted … Read more
Abroqueerplatonic describes a fluidity in queerplatonic attraction, where an individual’s feelings toward queerplatonic partners (relationships that go beyond friendship but are not romantic) fluctuate in intensity, focus, or connection over time. An abroqueerplatonic individual may feel shifts in their queerplatonic relationships, experiencing varied levels of closeness or desire for queerplatonic bonds. Consider someone named Riley, … Read more
Abroplatonic refers to individuals whose platonic attraction is fluid, meaning that their feelings of friendship and companionship can shift in terms of intensity, direction, and connection over time. For abroplatonic people, platonic attraction doesn’t remain constant and may fluctuate in its focus on different genders. Imagine Alex, who identifies as abroplatonic. Alex has a constantly … Read more
Abroalterous refers to a fluid orientation where an individual’s alterous attraction (a form of attraction distinct from romantic or platonic feelings) shifts in terms of intensity, direction, or scope. For abroaltereus individuals, their feelings of alterous attraction; deep, non-romantic affection; can vary frequently, sometimes focusing on specific genders and other times fading entirely. Imagine someone … 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
Twink refers to a gay or queer man (usually younger) who is typically slim, smooth-skinned, and has a youthful appearance. Traditionally, “twink” has described an aesthetic within the LGBTQ+ community rather than a strict identity, emphasizing physical traits like a lean build and an appearance that is often boyish or non-masculine. Twinks are often perceived … Read more
