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[[File:Encephalosexual.png|thumb|237x237px|Encephalosexual flag]] |
[[File:Encephalosexual.png|thumb|237x237px|Encephalosexual flag]] |
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'''Encephalosexual''' is an identity on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] in which one does not experience [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] until an intellectual bond is formed, or until one experiences [[Mental Attraction|mental attraction]]. An intellectual bond is related to sharing of wisdom, knowledge, hobbies, aspirations, and interests. One can only experience sexual attraction to those whom they intellectually bond with and/or experience mental attraction to. However, this does not mean one will be sexually attracted to ''everyone'' they intellectually bond with/experience mental attraction to. It just opens it up as a possibility. |
'''Encephalosexual''', or '''encephalsexual''', is an identity on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] in which one does not experience [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] until an intellectual bond is formed, or until one experiences [[Mental Attraction|mental attraction]]. An intellectual bond is related to sharing of wisdom, knowledge, hobbies, aspirations, and interests. One can only experience sexual attraction to those whom they intellectually bond with and/or experience mental attraction to. However, this does not mean one will be sexually attracted to ''everyone'' they intellectually bond with/experience mental attraction to. It just opens it up as a possibility. |
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This is ''not'' "sexual attraction to smart individuals," nor is it a sexuality which one can use to gatekeep intelligence. It is only to be used in the context of mental attraction and close intellectual bonds. For example, one who loves music, or knowledge relating to it, may experience attraction to those that they can talk about music with. |
This is ''not'' "sexual attraction to smart individuals," nor is it a sexuality which one can use to gatekeep intelligence. It is only to be used in the context of mental attraction and close intellectual bonds. For example, one who loves music, or knowledge relating to it, may experience attraction to those that they can talk about music with. |
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Encephalosexual is a subset of [[Mesi Asexual|mesi asexuality]], [[Aliquasexual|aliquasexuality]], [[Demisexual|demisexuality]], and [[Apressexual|apressexuality]]. |
Encephalosexual is a subset of [[Mesi Asexual|mesi asexuality]], [[Aliquasexual|aliquasexuality]], [[Demisexual|demisexuality]], and [[Apressexual|apressexuality]]. |
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The romantic equivalent is [[encephaloromantic]]. |
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== History == |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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''Encephalo-'' means "relating to the brain." Since intellectual bonds over hobbies, interest, knowledge, etc. are related to the brain/mind, encephalosexual worked as an appropriate label. This term was almost called cerebrosexual or neurosexual, but those terms were already in use for different identities/concepts. |
''Encephalo-'' or ''encephal-'' means "relating to the brain." Since intellectual bonds over hobbies, interest, knowledge, etc. are related to the brain/mind, encephalosexual worked as an appropriate label. This term was almost called cerebrosexual or neurosexual, but those terms were already in use for different identities/concepts. |
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== Flag == |
== Flag == |
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