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'''Aphysical''', also known as '''nonphysical''', is an identity defined by a complete lack of [[Physical Attraction|physical attraction]]. One who is aphysical would not experience any form of physical attraction, and would by default be [[asexual]], [[nonaesthetic]], and [[asensual]]. |
'''Aphysical''', also known as '''nonphysical''', is an identity defined by a complete lack of [[Physical Attraction|physical attraction]]. One who is aphysical would not experience any form of physical attraction, and would by default be [[asexual]], [[nonaesthetic]], and [[asensual]]. |
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Aphysical individuals may still engage in activities traditionally defined by physical attraction, such as cuddling, sexual intercourse, or having physical relationships. |
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The opposite of aphysical is allophysical, where one experiences all forms of physical attraction. |
The opposite of aphysical is allophysical, where one experiences all forms of physical attraction. The emotional and tertiary attraction counterparts are [[aemotional]] and [[atertiary]]. |
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==Spectrum== |
==Spectrum== |
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==Flag== |
==Flag== |
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The flag was created by Tumblr user |
The flag was created by Tumblr user mourningmogaicrew on June 4, 2021. The stripes are red, dark pink, orange, yellow, light pink, and purple to represent the physical attraction flag. The bottom stripe is black for not experiencing this form of attraction. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The term was coined by Tumblr user |
The term was coined by Tumblr user mourningmogaicrew on June 4, 2021 to help [[A-Spec|a-spec]] individuals describe themselves.<ref>https://mourningmogaicrew.tumblr.com/post/653099480510496768/1-3-23-7-0-2-5-0</ref> Similar terms and experiences have been described by a-spec individuals in the past, especially on forums such as AVEN. |
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==Resources== |
==Resources== |
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Revision as of 22:07, 20 September 2021
Aphysical, also known as nonphysical, is an identity defined by a complete lack of physical attraction. One who is aphysical would not experience any form of physical attraction, and would by default be asexual, nonaesthetic, and asensual.
Aphysical individuals may still engage in activities traditionally defined by physical attraction, such as cuddling, sexual intercourse, or having physical relationships.
The opposite of aphysical is allophysical, where one experiences all forms of physical attraction. The emotional and tertiary attraction counterparts are aemotional and atertiary.
Spectrum
Someone who experiences little, fluctuating, or atypical physical attraction or someone who only experiences certain types of physical attraction would be considered on the aphyiscal spectrum (aphys spec).
Flag
The flag was created by Tumblr user mourningmogaicrew on June 4, 2021. The stripes are red, dark pink, orange, yellow, light pink, and purple to represent the physical attraction flag. The bottom stripe is black for not experiencing this form of attraction.
History
The term was coined by Tumblr user mourningmogaicrew on June 4, 2021 to help a-spec individuals describe themselves.[1] Similar terms and experiences have been described by a-spec individuals in the past, especially on forums such as AVEN.