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-'''Pseudosexual''' or '''senssexual''' is a [[microlabel]] for individuals on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] who experience a non-[[Sexual Attraction|sexual]] ([[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary]]) [[Physical Attraction|physical attraction]] which mimics or borders on sexual attraction.
+'''Pseudosexual''' or '''senssexual''' is an [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] [[microlabel]] describing individuals who experience non-sexual [[Attraction|attraction(s)]] which mimics or borders on [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]].
-These individuals experience strong physical attraction (such as [[Aesthetic Attraction|aesthetic attraction]] or [[Sensual Attraction|sensual attraction]]) to a specific individual(s) which mimics sexual attraction (often by inducing sexual arousal or a libido spike). Despite this they lack the intrinsic desire to commit sexual acts with that individual(s). Pseudosexual can also fall under the [[Black Stripe Asexual|black stripe asexual]] umbrella.
+Pseudosexual individuals experience strong attraction (such as [[Romantic Attraction|romantic attraction]], [[Aesthetic Attraction|aesthetic attraction]] or [[Sensual Attraction|sensual attraction]]) which mimics sexual attraction, often by inducing sexual arousal or a libido spike. Despite this they lack the intrinsic desire to commit sexual acts with that individual. The label pseudosexual may fall under the [[Black Stripe Asexual|black stripe asexual]] umbrella.
 Some common pseudosexual experiences might include:
-*Experiencing sexual arousal or a libido spike caused by aesthetic or sensual attraction without a drive to commit sexual acts with the target of attraction.
+*Experiencing sexual arousal or a libido spike caused by romantic attraction or a [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary attraction]] without a drive to commit sexual acts with the target of attraction.
 *Enjoying or being sexually aroused by individuals in erotic content or fantasies but being uninterested in sexual activity with the individuals.
 * Experiencing sexual arousal or a libido spike caused by viewing or otherwise sensing an individual but lacking sexual attraction towards the individual.
 *Experiencing aesthetic or sensual attraction so strongly it overwhelms any potential sexual attraction.
-This term is similar to but distinct from [[miransexual]] asexuals who experience visual sexual attraction ([[Mirous Attraction|mirous attraction]]) which does not involve other senses and is unrelated to sensual attraction.
+This term is similar to [[miransexual]] which describes individuals who experience visual sexual attraction ([[Mirous Attraction|mirous attraction]]) but does not involve other senses and is unrelated to sensual attraction.
-Pseudosexual can also be used as a prefix (eg. pseudo-bisexual) or as part of an [[Angled Aroace|angled aroace]] or [[Oriented AroAce|oriented aroace]] identity. The term [[Pseudosexual Attraction|pseudosexual attraction]] may be used as an alternative by individuals who don't feel like this label fits or who are not on the asexual spectrum.
+Pseudosexual may also be used as a prefix (eg. pseudo-bisexual) or as part of an [[Angled Aroace|angled aroace]] or [[Oriented AroAce|oriented aroace]] identity. The term [[Pseudosexual Attraction|pseudosexual attraction]] may be used as an alternative by individuals who don't feel like this label fits or who are not on the asexual spectrum.
 ==History and Flag==
 Pseudosexual was coined by Reddit user AnonymousHermitCrab in the subreddit r/asexuality on January 23rd, 2022, along with it's flag.<ref name=":0">{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-010935/https://www.reddit.com/r/asexuality/comments/sawkk0/aesthetic_and_sensual_attraction_mimicking_sexual/}}</ref>