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{{Unsourced}}[[File:Acorsexual alt.png|thumb|220x220px|The acorsexual flag.]] |
{{Unsourced}}[[File:Acorsexual alt.png|thumb|220x220px|The acorsexual flag.]] |
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[[File:Acosexual alt.png|thumb|Alternative Acosexual flag]] |
[[File:Acosexual alt.png|thumb|Alternative Acosexual flag]] |
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'''Acorsexual''' or '''acosexual''' is an identity on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] that refers to someone who |
'''Acorsexual''' or '''acosexual''' is an identity on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] that refers to someone who experiences [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] that one wants to act on, but at the same time has a strong aversion to engaging in it due to bad experiences, apprehension, or other misgivings about being involved in sexual relationships or sexual activity, etc. |
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[[File:Acorsexual-alternate.png|thumb|The alternate acorsexual flag.]] |
[[File:Acorsexual-alternate.png|thumb|The alternate acorsexual flag.]] |
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Acorsexual can be combined with other identities, for example, acorbisexual. An acorsexual individual might not identity as [[asexual]], or ace-spec, however acorsexual is considered an ace-spec identity because one does not experience sexual attraction in the "correct" way as deemed by society. |
Acorsexual can be combined with other identities, for example, acorbisexual. An acorsexual individual might not identity as [[asexual]], or ace-spec, however acorsexual is considered an ace-spec identity because one does not experience sexual attraction in the "correct" way as deemed by society. |
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Acorsexual is typically used by individuals with PTSD or other trauma involving sexual experiences. It can also be used by neurodivergent or disabled individuals whose neurodivergence or disability could cause apprehension about acting on one's sexual attraction. However, the term not exclusive to these groups. |
Acorsexual is typically used by individuals with PTSD or other trauma involving sexual experiences. It can also be used by neurodivergent or disabled individuals whose neurodivergence or disability could cause apprehension about acting on one's sexual attraction. However, the term is not exclusive to these groups. |
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The romantic counterpart to this is [[ |
The [[Romantic Orientation|romantic]] counterpart to this is [[acoromantic]] |
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[[File:Acorsexual.png|thumb|an alternate acorsexual flag]] |
[[File:Acorsexual.png|thumb|an alternate acorsexual flag]] |
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== Flag == |
== Flag == |
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The color meanings for the flag are as follows: Red represents sexuality. Black represents why you cannot be involved in sexual things (hence the cross). Pink shows the possibility of less sexual attraction (that is still there). The red outline shows that full attraction may still remain. |
The color meanings for the flag are as follows: Red represents [[sexuality]]. Black represents why you cannot be involved in sexual things (hence the cross). Pink shows the possibility of less sexual attraction (that is still there). The red outline shows that full attraction may still remain. |
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[[Category:Ace-spec identity]] |
[[Category:Ace-spec identity]] |
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[[Category:Pages With No History Section]] |
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Revision as of 00:32, 6 February 2023
Acorsexual or acosexual is an identity on the asexual spectrum that refers to someone who experiences sexual attraction that one wants to act on, but at the same time has a strong aversion to engaging in it due to bad experiences, apprehension, or other misgivings about being involved in sexual relationships or sexual activity, etc.
Acorsexual can be combined with other identities, for example, acorbisexual. An acorsexual individual might not identity as asexual, or ace-spec, however acorsexual is considered an ace-spec identity because one does not experience sexual attraction in the "correct" way as deemed by society.
Acorsexual is typically used by individuals with PTSD or other trauma involving sexual experiences. It can also be used by neurodivergent or disabled individuals whose neurodivergence or disability could cause apprehension about acting on one's sexual attraction. However, the term is not exclusive to these groups.
The romantic counterpart to this is acoromantic
Flag
The color meanings for the flag are as follows: Red represents sexuality. Black represents why you cannot be involved in sexual things (hence the cross). Pink shows the possibility of less sexual attraction (that is still there). The red outline shows that full attraction may still remain.