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
Abriromantic is a romantic orientation where a person’s underlying romantic attraction does not change, but the labels they use to describe it do change over time. The feelings remain generally the same, yet the language a person chooses to express those feelings may shift. This can be due to personal growth, new understanding of identity, … Read more
Abri- is an orientation prefix meaning “shelter” or “place of refuge” in English, and “under cover” in French. It describes a form of sexuality in which a person’s underlying attraction does not change, but the labels they use for it do change over time. While the feelings remain consistent, the way someone describes them may … Read more
Alicosexual is a term used to describe a person who knows they are on the asexual spectrum. However, they do not fit any existing label for this spectrum. The prefix “alico” comes from a Latin word meaning “somewhere” or “elsewhere.” This shows that their feelings of attraction are real, but they may not have found … Read more
Alicoromantic is a term used to describe a person who feels attraction within the a-spectrum. This means they may not fit into any existing labels for asexual or aromantic people. The prefix “alico” comes from a Latin word meaning “somewhere” or “elsewhere.” This shows that their feelings are real, but they may not know how … Read more
