[[File:Philosexual Flag.png|thumb|220x220px|The philosexual flag.]]
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▲'''Philosexuality''' is the embodiment of “the heart wants what the heart wants”. Philosexuals do not care what [[gender]] or sex they are attracted too, however they may not experience attraction to certain genders, or any gender at all. Philosexual people are open to the idea of being with any gender or sex, but don’t always feel drawn to anyone of that identity. The term philosexual can be used as a fixed identity, or it can be used as a placeholder for people who are [[questioning]] their identity. Once they find a term that fits them better, they can drop the philosexual label.
The term philosexual can be used as a fixed identity, or it can be used as a placeholder for people who are [[questioning]] their identity. Once they find a term that fits them better, they may drop the philosexual label.
Philosexuals can have a separate romantic orientation (e.g. A philosexual homoromantic), and they can also be demisexual (e.g. A demi-philosexual). The romantic counterpart is philoromantic.<br />
== Philosexuality vs Omnisexuality and Pansexuality ==
The difference between philosexuality, [[Omnisexual|omnisexuality]], and [[Pansexual|pansexuality]] is that philosexuals don't have to like every gender. If they felt attracton to a certain gender, they would be fine with it. That does not mean they like all genders.
The romantic counterpart is [[philoromantic]].
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==History==
The term philosexual was created on December 23rd of 2020 by LGBTA wikia user RainTheGenderfluid.<br />
== Flag ==
The flag was coined by Fandom user <bdi>RainTheGenderfluid on December 23rd of 2020. It has no confirmed meaning.</bdi>
== Etymology ==
The prefix philo- comes from the Greek word for "loving".
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