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{{Sexuality Info|title1=|image1=Omniflag.png|caption1=The omnisexual flag.|gender(s):=Any|gender(s)_attracted_to:=All}} |
{{Sexuality Info|title1=|image1=Omniflag.png|caption1=The omnisexual flag.|gender(s):=Any|gender(s)_attracted_to:=All}} |
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[[File:Omni 3 stripe.png|thumb|3-stripe omnisexual flag]] |
[[File:Omni 3 stripe.png|thumb|3-stripe omnisexual flag]] |
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[[File:Alt Omnisexual.png|thumb|Alt Omnisexual by TheNelsonSystem]] |
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[[File:Alt Omnisexual.png|thumb|Alt Omnisexual by TheNelsonSystem]][[File:Alternate omnisexual flag..webp|thumb|Alternate omnisexual flag by [https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/User:Transgender_Cat Clear.Skyes].]][[File:Omniflag alt by Annabanana181913.jpg|thumb|Alternate flag by Annabanana181913]][[File:Alternate omnisexual flag...webp|thumb|An alternate omnisexual flag.]][[File:Omnisexual alternate.png|thumb|Cryptocrew's omnisexual flag.]]'''Omnisexuality''' (often shortened to '''omni''') is a [[multisexual]] orientation defined as the [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] to all genders, where gender often still plays a role in one's attraction. Some omnisexuals have a gender preference and some do not. |
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[[File:Alternate omnisexual flag..webp|thumb|Alternate omnisexual flag by [https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/User:Transgender_Cat Clear.Skyes].]][[File:Omniflag alt by Annabanana181913.jpg|thumb|Alternate flag by Annabanana181913]] |
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[[File:Alternate omnisexual flag...webp|thumb|An alternate omnisexual flag.]] |
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[[File:Omnisexual alternate.png|thumb|Cryptocrew's omnisexual flag.]] |
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'''Omnisexuality''' (often shortened to '''omni''') is a [[multisexual]] orientation defined as the [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] to all genders, where gender often still plays a role in one's attraction. Some omnisexuals have a gender preference and some do not. |
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The romantic equivalent is [[omniromantic]]. |
The romantic equivalent is [[omniromantic]]. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology == |
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The prefix ''omni-'' comes from the Latin word ''omnis'', meaning "all".<ref>http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/omnis#Latin</ref> |
The prefix ''omni-'' comes from the Latin word ''omnis'', meaning "all".<ref>http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/omnis#Latin</ref> |
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==Omnisexuality Compared to Other Multisexual Identities== |
==Omnisexuality Compared to Other Multisexual Identities== |
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===Pansexuality=== |
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Omnisexuality is often compared to [[Pansexual|pansexuality]] as they both describe an attraction to all genders, however they can also be distinguished from one another, often being used to indicate a specific and personal experience of one's attraction to all genders. |
Omnisexuality is often compared to [[Pansexual|pansexuality]] as they both describe an attraction to all genders, however they can also be distinguished from one another, often being used to indicate a specific and personal experience of one's attraction to all genders. |
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Omnisexuals may also feel a difference in attraction between genders. This can manifest in having a preference for certain gender(s). It can also feel that attraction to a certain gender feels different to the attraction to another. (for example: they may feel like the act of being attracted to a woman feels different then being attracted to a man). Omnisexuals may be attracted to entirely different traits for different genders, or may find certain traits more attractive in some genders than in others. |
Omnisexuals may also feel a difference in attraction between genders. This can manifest in having a preference for certain gender(s). It can also feel that attraction to a certain gender feels different to the attraction to another. (for example: they may feel like the act of being attracted to a woman feels different then being attracted to a man). Omnisexuals may be attracted to entirely different traits for different genders, or may find certain traits more attractive in some genders than in others. |
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Some people may choose to identify with both terms simultaneously, while others may feel that one describes them more accurately than the other. As such the distinction between pansexual and omnisexual often comes down to personal preference. |
Some people may choose to identify with both terms simultaneously, while others may feel that one describes them more accurately than the other. As such the distinction between pansexual and omnisexual often comes down to personal preference. |
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===Bisexuality=== |
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Omnisexuality is also often compared to [[Bisexual|bisexuality]]. Some bisexuals are attracted to all genders, however not all bisexuals are. |
Omnisexuality is also often compared to [[Bisexual|bisexuality]]. Some bisexuals are attracted to all genders, however not all bisexuals are. |
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Omnisexual was a common message board term in the 2000s. The knowledge of this term was boosted even further when several celebrities, such as Janelle Monáe and Brendon Urie, came out as pansexual. The media made several non-monosexual terms known in the mainstream as that took place. Many popular articles discussed omnisexuality alongside these celebrities' pansexuality. |
Omnisexual was a common message board term in the 2000s. The knowledge of this term was boosted even further when several celebrities, such as Janelle Monáe and Brendon Urie, came out as pansexual. The media made several non-monosexual terms known in the mainstream as that took place. Many popular articles discussed omnisexuality alongside these celebrities' pansexuality. |
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==Omnisexuality in the Media== |
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Fictional characters Jack Harkness from Doctor Who/Torchwood, Elim Garak from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Kevin Crawford from Paradise P.D. have been canonically confirmed as omnisexual. Omnisexuality is also referenced in Big Mouth, and Deadpool from Marvel Comics has a fluid sexuality due to fluctuating brain cells. |
Fictional characters Jack Harkness from Doctor Who/Torchwood, Elim Garak from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Kevin Crawford from Paradise P.D. have been canonically confirmed as omnisexual. Omnisexuality is also referenced in Big Mouth, and Deadpool from Marvel Comics has a fluid sexuality due to fluctuating brain cells. |
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