A zucchini is an informal term used to refer to one’s partner in a queerplatonic relationship. A queerplatonic relationship (QPR) is characterized by a deep, intimate bond that transcends the traditional boundaries of friendship but does not necessarily meet the expectations of a romantic relationship. A zucchini can be of any romantic or sexual orientation … Read more
You chose the right counselor, you dealt with your initial issues and now you are in love with your therapist. If this has happened to you, you are not the only one. Many people fall in love with their psychiatrist or psychologist during their treatment. A good therapist will provide a safe haven to reveal … 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
The term “daddy issues” is widely used. It has become a catch-all term to describe almost everything a woman does when it comes to sex and relationships: if she ejaculates “too fast,” if she can’t have an orgasm, if she seeks reassurance or wants to be protected, if she prefers older men, likes to be … Read more
What is emotional incest? In emotional incest, a child is used by an adult for emotional gratification. When a parent goes to his or her child for emotional support or treats him or her more like a spouse than a child, psychologists call it emotional incest. The child is forced to support the adult by … 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
Acevoid is a label for asexual and ace-spec individuals who feel neutral or indifferent toward any other orientation; they identify solely as asexual. Acevoid individuals do not have other orientations, such as romantic, platonic, or sensual, accompanying their asexual identity. They experience being asexual without any additional forms of attraction or relationship orientations. The romantic … 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
