Allosexual: Difference between revisions

[[File:Allosexual.jpg|thumb|220x220px|The allosexual flag by FlagsforCisHets.]]

[[File:Allosexual.png|thumb|220x220px|Alternative allosexual flag.]]

 

The romantic equivalent to allosexual is [[alloromantic]].

 

The difficulty in finding a term for non-asexuals is exacerbated by the fact that some non-asexuals, especially [[A-Spec Exclusionist|a-spec exclusionists]], may derail conversations about such terminology by destructively criticizing any word used. Exclusionists sometimes claim that allosexuality does not need a label and that coming up with a term has created a false dichotomy between individuals that are asexual and individuals that are not, as well as "grouping LGBT+ non-asexual individuals with their oppressors". More complaints include the idea that the term is racist or sexualizes individuals without consent. Some even go as far as to claim that allosexual is slur used by asexuals to "oppress non-asexual LGBT individuals". Many of these complaints are made by individuals with the intention of de-legitimizing the terms used by asexual individuals. Despite these complaints, allosexual is still the most commonly used term today.

 

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