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
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
Why do people sometimes make irrational choices? Why do you feel guilty when you’ve done something wrong, even if no one catches you? Why do you sometimes have to fight against your own desires? According to Freud, this is because of a constant battle inside us: a battle between desires, reality and morality. In 1923, … Read more
Allo is an orientation prefix used as an umbrella term for individuals who experience attraction. Derived from the Greek word meaning “other” or “different,” allo- was created as a counterpart to a- in asexual, providing a simple and inclusive way to describe non-asexual individuals. It encompasses those who regularly experience sexual, romantic, or other forms … Read more
Z- is a proposed prefix designed as an alternative to “allo-” for describing individuals who are not on the asexual (A-spec) spectrum and who experience attraction. The term was introduced as a playful counterpart to the “A” in asexual, symbolizing the opposite concept while attempting to feel less clinical or detached than “allo-,” which some … Read more
Yurikansexual describes someone whose sexual attraction is predominantly directed toward feminine genders while also encompassing a lesser degree of attraction toward androgynous and masculine genders. The term highlights a pattern of sexual attraction that is centered on femininity but recognizes the individual’s capacity to feel attraction beyond that primary focus. Carlos always knew that his … Read more
