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{{Sexuality_Info|title1 = Homoflexible|image1 = 156BA7DE-8DEF-4D26-B5F0-20637E52989D.jpeg|caption1 = The homoflexible pride flag.|gender(s): = Any|gender(s)_attracted_to: = Same or similar genders (mostly), occasionally dissimilar genders.}}'''Homoflexible''' is used to describe an individual who experiences attraction mostly to the same/similar genders, but has occasional tendencies to be attracted to a gender(s) different from one's own. People who identify as homoflexible may identify with this label only, or they may identify as [[gay]] or [[lesbian]]. Homoflexible people can also be considered [[bisexual]] or otherwise [[multisexual]], however their attraction is to the opposite gender is so rare that one may not consider bisexual to be an accurate description of their orientation at most situations. |
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== Examples == |
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Katrina, a woman from Vancouver, BC, replied with this after being asked about her homoflexibility. |
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'''“My homoflexible identity means that while I am attracted to women generally, it doesn’t mean that I am not capable of having sexy fun time with men.”''' |
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== Application to the Kinsey Scale == |
== Application to the Kinsey Scale == |
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The Kinsey Scale is a way to determine |
The Kinsey Scale is a way to determine one's sexual preferences through a test. Once one takes the test, they will be given a score from 0-6; 0 being exclusively heterosexual, 6 being exclusively homosexual. Homoflexible individuals will usually fall at about a 5 on this scale. |
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== More labels == |
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Some homoflexible individuals, as stated above, identify strictly as gay or lesbian. Some argue that it is a true form of bisexuality, and use the label bisexual instead. Others simply identify as homoflexible. The choice for sexually flexible individuals really is up to them. Choose whatever label is most comfortable with you. |
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Revision as of 14:15, 7 September 2020
Homoflexible is used to describe an individual who experiences attraction mostly to the same/similar genders, but has occasional tendencies to be attracted to a gender(s) different from one's own. People who identify as homoflexible may identify with this label only, or they may identify as gay or lesbian. Homoflexible people can also be considered bisexual or otherwise multisexual, however their attraction is to the opposite gender is so rare that one may not consider bisexual to be an accurate description of their orientation at most situations.
Application to the Kinsey Scale
The Kinsey Scale is a way to determine one's sexual preferences through a test. Once one takes the test, they will be given a score from 0-6; 0 being exclusively heterosexual, 6 being exclusively homosexual. Homoflexible individuals will usually fall at about a 5 on this scale.