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'''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. The connection can be [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]], [[Platonic Attraction|platonic]], or some other form of connection. Forming an emotional bond with someone does not mean that one is automatically attracted to said person, as it just means there's now a possibility for one to feel attraction. |
'''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. The connection can be [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]], [[Platonic Attraction|platonic]], or some other form of connection. Forming an emotional bond with someone does not mean that one is automatically attracted to said person, as it just means there's now a possibility for one to feel attraction. |
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It is important to distinguish between typical sexual attraction to friends and romantic partners, and demisexuality, which implies that there would be no sexual attraction to anyone unless a close relationship was to be established. The already existing relationship is the only way a demisexual person would be able to experience sexual attraction. Being sexually attracted to one's close friends does not necessarily mean that one is demisexual, for example. |
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⚫ | [[File:Alternate demisexual flag.png|thumb|Alternate demisexual flag]]Demisexual can be a sexual orientation on its own or can be combined with other orientations. For example, one could be demisexual and [[polysexual]] ([[demipolysexual]]), meaning that when one does experience sexual attraction they can experience it towards multiple genders, but not all genders. |
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⚫ | [[File:Alternate demisexual flag.png|thumb|Alternate demisexual flag]]Demisexual can be a sexual orientation on its own or can be combined with other orientations. For example, one could be demisexual and [[polysexual]] ([[demipolysexual]]), meaning that when one does experience sexual attraction they can experience it towards multiple genders, but not all genders. |
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[[File:Alternate demisexual flag (2).jpg|thumb|Another alternate demisexual flag.]]Counterparts to demisexual include [[demiromantic]], [[demiplatonic]], and [[demialterous]]. |
[[File:Alternate demisexual flag (2).jpg|thumb|Another alternate demisexual flag.]]Counterparts to demisexual include [[demiromantic]], [[demiplatonic]], and [[demialterous]]. |