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[[File:Callisexual.png|thumb|Callisexual flag]] |
[[File:Callisexual.png|thumb|Callisexual flag]] |
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[[File:Callisexual 2.png|thumb|161x161px|Alternate flag]] |
[[File:Callisexual 2.png|thumb|161x161px|Alternate flag]] |
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[[File:Callisexual alt flag 2.png|thumb|An alt flag made for easier recreation.]] |
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'''Callisexual''' is an orientation where one cannot tell whether what they feel is [[ |
'''Callisexual''' is an [[orientation]] where one cannot tell whether what they feel is [[sexual attraction]] or [[aesthetic attraction]].<ref>{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://lgbtqiarchive.tumblr.com/post/635325523485130752/callisexualromantic}}</ref> |
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The romantic equivalent is calliromantic. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The term was coined on or before |
The term was coined on or before October 15, 2014 by Tumblr user onebay1 via mogai-archive. |
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== Flag == |
== Flag == |
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The callisexual flag was coined by a user going by Weniviere on December 30th, 2020. Many of the colors are taken from the aesthetic attraction and sexual attraction flags. The lightest pink represents exploration in ones identity, the second lightest represents [[questioning]], the medium pink represents adoration/attraction, and the dark pink represents appearance. White represents feeling as though the lines are blurred and being unable to tell the difference between aesthetic attraction and sexual attraction. The dark orange represents [[xenic]]/[[otherkin]] |
The callisexual flag was coined by a user going by Weniviere on December 30th, 2020. Many of the colors are taken from the aesthetic attraction and sexual attraction flags. The lightest pink represents exploration in ones identity, the second lightest represents [[questioning]], the medium pink represents adoration/attraction, and the dark pink represents appearance. White represents feeling as though the lines are blurred and being unable to tell the difference between aesthetic attraction and sexual attraction. The dark orange represents [[xenic]]/[[otherkin]] individuals, light orange represents the [[binary]] genders, gold represents [[non-binary]] genders, and pale yellow represents [[agender]]/[[genderless]] and [[anonbinary]] individuals. The design in the middle represents races and cultures, and how aesthetics can be different depending on ones race. The question mark represents confusion. |
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The alternate callisexual flag was coined by a user going by dora on January 6th, 2021. |
The alternate callisexual flag was coined by a user going by dora on January 6th, 2021. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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The name callisexual comes from the prefix calli, which means |
The name callisexual comes from the prefix calli, which means "beautiful." |
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==Resources== |
==Resources== |
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[[Category:Sexuality]] |
[[Category:Sexuality]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:05, 29 September 2023
Callisexual is an orientation where one cannot tell whether what they feel is sexual attraction or aesthetic attraction.[1]
The romantic equivalent is calliromantic.
History
The term was coined on or before October 15, 2014 by Tumblr user onebay1 via mogai-archive.
Flag
The callisexual flag was coined by a user going by Weniviere on December 30th, 2020. Many of the colors are taken from the aesthetic attraction and sexual attraction flags. The lightest pink represents exploration in ones identity, the second lightest represents questioning, the medium pink represents adoration/attraction, and the dark pink represents appearance. White represents feeling as though the lines are blurred and being unable to tell the difference between aesthetic attraction and sexual attraction. The dark orange represents xenic/otherkin individuals, light orange represents the binary genders, gold represents non-binary genders, and pale yellow represents agender/genderless and anonbinary individuals. The design in the middle represents races and cultures, and how aesthetics can be different depending on ones race. The question mark represents confusion.
The alternate callisexual flag was coined by a user going by dora on January 6th, 2021.
Etymology
The name callisexual comes from the prefix calli, which means "beautiful."