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[[File:Demiflag.png|thumb|220x220px|The demisexual flag.]] |
[[File:Demiflag.png|thumb|220x220px|The demisexual flag.]] |
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'''Demisexual''' is a sexual orientation on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] defined as someone who does not experience sexual attraction until they have formed a deep emotional |
'''Demisexual''' is a sexual orientation on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] defined as someone who does not experience sexual attraction until they have formed a deep emotional connection with someone. |
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Demisexual can be a sexual orientation on its own or can combined with other orientations. For example, one could be demisexual and gay, meaning that when one does experience sexual attraction it's only towards people of the same gender. |
Demisexual can be a sexual orientation on its own or can combined with other orientations. For example, one could be demisexual and gay, meaning that when one does experience sexual attraction it's only towards people of the same gender. |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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The prefix demi- means half or partial. The prefix is also used in |
The prefix demi- means half or partial. The prefix is also used in words such as demigod. |
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[[Category:Ace-spec identity]] |
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Revision as of 00:56, 15 March 2020
Demisexual is a sexual orientation on the asexual spectrum defined as someone who does not experience sexual attraction until they have formed a deep emotional connection with someone.
Demisexual can be a sexual orientation on its own or can combined with other orientations. For example, one could be demisexual and gay, meaning that when one does experience sexual attraction it's only towards people of the same gender.
The romantic counterpart is demisexual is demiromantic.
Etymology
The prefix demi- means half or partial. The prefix is also used in words such as demigod.