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[[File:Demiflag.png|thumb|220x220px|The demisexual flag.]][[File:Alternate demisexual flag.png|thumb|Alternate demisexual flag]][[File:Alternate demisexual flag (2).jpg|thumb|Another alternate demisexual flag.]] |
[[File:Demiflag.png|thumb|220x220px|The demisexual flag.]][[File:Alternate demisexual flag.png|thumb|Alternate demisexual flag]][[File:Alternate demisexual flag (2).jpg|thumb|Another alternate demisexual flag.]] |
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[[File:Demisexual2 flag.png|thumb|Third alternate demisexual flag by crimsxnflxwerz on tumblr]] |
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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. What counts as a "close connection" can vary between demisexuals. 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. Additionally, it is important to note that demisexuals are not simply choosing to abstain from sexual activity until they know the person better. [[Allosexual|Allosexuals]] are capable of feeling sexual attraction to people they do not know very well, though they typically choose not to act on it. Demisexuals are incapable of feeling sexual attraction unless a close relationship is established, though they may still engage in sexual activity with the assumption that attraction will develop at some point. |
It is important to distinguish between typical sexual attraction to friends and romantic partners, and demisexuality. Additionally, it is important to note that demisexuals are not simply choosing to abstain from sexual activity until they know the person better. [[Allosexual|Allosexuals]] are capable of feeling sexual attraction to people they do not know very well, though they typically choose not to act on it. Demisexuals are incapable of feeling sexual attraction unless a close relationship is established, though they may still engage in sexual activity with the assumption that attraction will develop at some point. |
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== Flag == |
== Flag == |
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It is unknown when the demisexual flag was created or by who, but it was presumably created after the asexual flag was created in 2010, as its use the same colors, which were based off the AVEN logo. In both the asexual and demisexual flags black and represents a lack of sexual attraction, and purple represents the ace-spec community. The grey represents [[greysexual]], which demisexuality is included under. On the demisexual flag white represents sexual attraction. |
It is unknown when the demisexual flag was created or by who, but it was presumably created after the asexual flag was created in 2010, as its use the same colors, which were based off the AVEN logo. In both the asexual and demisexual flags black and represents a lack of sexual attraction, and purple represents the ace-spec community. The grey represents [[greysexual]], which demisexuality is included under. On the demisexual flag white represents sexual attraction. |
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The third alternate demisexual flag was designed by tumblr user crimsxnflxwerz on August 2, 2018. |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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== Resources == |
== Resources == |
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[[Category:Ace-spec identity]] |
[[Category:Ace-spec identity]] |
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<references />https://crimsxnflxwerz.tumblr.com/post/176552753131/i-was-thinking-of-ways-to-redesign-the-demisexual |
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