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[[File:ALLOEROTIC PRIDE FLAG.png|thumb|The alloerotic flag]] |
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[[File:ALLOEROTIC ALT FLAG.png|thumb|Simplified alloerotic flag]] |
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'''Alloerotic''', also known as '''alloerotism''', is a term denoting feeling sexual feelings or stimulated sexual urges towards other individuals. It was created as the opposite to autoerotic or desires relating to oneself. |
'''Alloerotic''', also known as '''alloerotism''', is a term denoting feeling sexual feelings or stimulated sexual urges towards other individuals. It was created as the opposite to autoerotic or desires relating to oneself. |
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This can be distinct from sexual attraction as sexual attraction is defined as wanting to have sex with a particular individual, while alloerotism is defined as feeling sexual urges towards a particular individual. However, it is occasionally used synonymously with sexual attraction and is an umbrella term for any and all sexual fixations directed towards or caused by other individuals, whether it be sexual urges or sexual attraction. |
This can be distinct from sexual attraction as sexual attraction is defined as wanting to have sex with a particular individual, while alloerotism is defined as feeling sexual urges towards a particular individual. However, it is occasionally used synonymously with sexual attraction and is an umbrella term for any and all sexual fixations directed towards or caused by other individuals, whether it be sexual urges or sexual attraction. |
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== Flag == |
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The alloerotic flags were by Tumblr user [https://felix-makes-flags.tumblr.com/ felix-makes-flags] on January 13th, 2022. Black and white are for allo-, and the red and pink are for -erotic and sexual urges and attraction.<ref>[https://felix-makes-flags.tumblr.com/post/673302709423800320/alloerotic-flags Flag coining post]</ref> |
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https://www.yourdictionary.com/alloerotic |
https://www.yourdictionary.com/alloerotic |
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Revision as of 22:11, 13 January 2022
Alloerotic, also known as alloerotism, is a term denoting feeling sexual feelings or stimulated sexual urges towards other individuals. It was created as the opposite to autoerotic or desires relating to oneself.
This can be distinct from sexual attraction as sexual attraction is defined as wanting to have sex with a particular individual, while alloerotism is defined as feeling sexual urges towards a particular individual. However, it is occasionally used synonymously with sexual attraction and is an umbrella term for any and all sexual fixations directed towards or caused by other individuals, whether it be sexual urges or sexual attraction.
Flag
The alloerotic flags were by Tumblr user felix-makes-flags on January 13th, 2022. Black and white are for allo-, and the red and pink are for -erotic and sexual urges and attraction.[1]
References
https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alloerotism
https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/alloeroticism