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[[File:Greysexual.png|thumb|220x220px|The greysexual flag. ]]'''Greysexual''' or '''Greyasexual''', also spelled '''Graysexual''' or '''Grayasexual''' (shortened to '''Grey Ace''' or '''Grace''') is a sexual orientation on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]], referring to those who relate to [[Asexual|asexuality]], yet feel that there are parts of their experience that aren't fully described by the word asexual. Greysexual can be used as a specific identity, or as an umbrella term for any ace-spec identity that isn't purely asexual, including [[demisexual]] and others. |
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A common reason someone may identify as greysexual is that they experience [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] but very infrequently. Some greysexual people may only feel sexual attraction once or twice in their life. Others may experience it more frequently, but still not as frequently as [[allosexual]] people. |
A common reason someone may identify as greysexual is that they experience [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] but very infrequently. Some greysexual people may only feel sexual attraction once or twice in their life. Others may experience it more frequently, but still not as frequently as [[allosexual]] people. |
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[[File:Greyasexual 2.png|thumb|Alternate |
[[File:Greyasexual 2.png|thumb|Alternate greyasexual flag]] |
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Some other possible greysexual experiences may include: |
Some other possible greysexual experiences may include: |
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*Experiencing attraction that is only ambiguously sexual. |
*Experiencing attraction that is only ambiguously sexual. |
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*Feeling alienated from sexual attraction. |
*Feeling alienated from sexual attraction. |
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*Otherwise relating to aspects of asexuality, even if it isn't a perfect fit.<ref>[https://epochryphal.tumblr.com/post/90883721292/greyness-301 Greyness: 301]</ref><ref>[https://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/many-ways-to-be-between/ Many ways to be between]</ref> |
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*Otherwise experiencing normal human variations of sexuality and desire. |
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Greyasexual |
Greyasexual can be an orientation on its own or be combined with other sexual orientations. For example, one could be greysexual and [[gay]] (grey-homosexual), meaning that when someone does experience sexual attraction it is only ever towards those of the same gender. |
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The romantic counterpart to greysexual is [[greyromantic]]. |
The romantic counterpart to greysexual is [[greyromantic]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The concept of gray-asexuality developed in the early 2000s on the AVEN forums |
The concept of gray-asexuality developed in the early 2000s on the AVEN forums.<ref>[https://pianycist.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/the-development-of-gray-asexuality-and-demisexuality-as-identity-terms/ The development of gray asexuality and demisexuality as identity terms] |
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</ref> In 2003, an AVEN member proposed the concept of "semisexuality," naming a half-way point between being asexual and not |
</ref> In 2003, an AVEN member proposed the concept of "semisexuality," naming a half-way point between being asexual and not. Later, in 2006, AVEN member KSpaz proposed the term "gray-a" to describe the "fuzzy" space in the asexual spectrum.<ref>[https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/15539-gray-as/#entry419520 Gray-A's]</ref> |
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==Symbolism== |
==Symbolism== |
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The greysexual flag was designed by Milith Rusignuolo and was via upload to Wikipedia on June 21, 2013.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20180210192310/https://avia-viridis.neocities.org/flags.html Milith Rusignuolo flags]</ref> It was supposed to be symbolic of someone starting out with no sexual attraction, represented by purple representing asexuality, then entering a single episode of it attraction (grey to white) with white representing [[Allosexual|allosexuality]] from the asexual flag, and then going back to being asexual |
The greysexual flag was designed by Milith Rusignuolo and was via upload to Wikipedia on June 21, 2013.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20180210192310/https://avia-viridis.neocities.org/flags.html Milith Rusignuolo flags]</ref> It was supposed to be symbolic of someone starting out with no sexual attraction, represented by purple representing asexuality, then entering a single episode of it attraction (grey to white) with white representing [[Allosexual|allosexuality]] from the asexual flag, and then going back to being asexual. |
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On December 3rd, 2020 a second greyasexual flag was coined by a user going by Angel. The darker shades represent occasional sexual attraction, the mid-way shades represent being on the ace spectrum, the lightest shades represent feeling no sexual attraction, and the white represents community |
On December 3rd, 2020 a second greyasexual flag was coined by a user going by Angel. The darker shades represent occasional sexual attraction, the mid-way shades represent being on the ace spectrum, the lightest shades represent feeling no sexual attraction, and the white represents community. |
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==References== |
==References== |