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+[[File:Greysexual.png|thumb|220x220px|The greysexual flag. ]]'''Greysexual''' or '''grey-asexual''' (also spelled '''graysexual''' or '''gray-asexual''') is a sexual orientation on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]], referring to those who relate with [[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.
-[[File:Greysexual.png|thumb|220x220px|The greysexual flag. ]]
-'''Grey-asexual''' (or '''gray-asexual, also known as greysexual''') is a sexual orientation on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]], referring to a gray area around or adjacent to [[Asexual|asexuality]].
+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.
-Some grey-asexual experiences may include:
-* Experiencing sexual attraction only infrequently
+Some greysexual experiences may include:
-* Experience sexual attraction very weakly
-* Feeling uncertain about whether they experience sexual attraction
+* Experiencing sexual attraction infrequently.
-* Feeling alienated from sexuality
-* Finding asexuality a useful idea, 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>
-Grey-asexual can also be used as an umbrella term for those on the asexual spectrum who don't self-describe specifically as just asexual, including [[Demisexual|demisexuals]] and others.
+* Experience sexual attraction very weakly.
-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).
+* Feeling uncertain about whether they experience sexual attraction.
+* Feeling alienated from sexuality.
+* Finding asexuality a useful idea, 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>.
+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.
 The romantic counterpart to grey-asexual is [[greyromantic]].