Not to be confused with Aliussexual.
Aliusasexual is a sexual orientation on the asexual spectrum. It is the same as one being asexual but because of something, it feel as if it’s ‘another type’ (/different). Although they are asexual, the term doesn’t feel fully right to them.
For example one may be asexual and have a high libido. This could make them feel uncomfortable calling themselves an asexual.
The prefix- alius can be combined with demisexual, greysexual etc.
History
The term was coined by ALDA on November 4, 2021.
Flags
The colors/colours are the same on the asexual flag but in another order. It implies that it’s ‘another type’ of asexual
- Grey
- White
- Purple
- Black
This concept of having the colors/colours in another order is the same for greysexual, demisexual etc.
Etymology
Alius means ‘another’ in Latin, combining it with ‘asexual’ is translated to ‘another asexual’.