Nonamorous or nonamory is a relationship orientation indicating that an individual does not desire intimate, long-term, committed partnerships. This can apply to various types of relationships, including romantic, sexual, queerplatonic, or platonic life-partners. Nonamorous individuals may prefer to focus on connections with friends or family, or they may choose to live a solitary life. Their … Read more
The Aromantic Spectrum, or aromantic umbrella, is a group of romantic orientations that fall under the overarching term aromantic. Individuals on the aromantic spectrum may completely lack romantic attraction (aromantic) or experience it so infrequently or faintly that they relate more to the aromantic experience than to the alloromantic (typical romantic) one. The common link … Read more
Sexual attraction is a form of physical attraction where someone desires sexual interaction with another person. This could mean wanting sexual contact, like kissing, touching, or intercourse. The patterns of sexual attraction toward specific genders often shape an individual’s sexual orientation, which can be named using the “-sexual” suffix, like heterosexual or bisexual. Taylor has … Read more
Demisexual is an orientation in the asexual spectrum describing someone who only experiences sexual attraction after forming a deep emotional connection with another person. Unlike those who may experience sexual attraction immediately or based on physical appearance alone, demisexual individuals need a foundation of trust and emotional closeness for such attraction to occur. The depth … Read more
Asexual refers to someone who experiences little to no sexual attraction to others. While many people may feel a natural desire for sexual intimacy with those they find attractive, asexual individuals generally do not. This does not mean asexual people are incapable of forming romantic or emotional relationships. Many asexual individuals pursue romantic, platonic, or … Read more
