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[[File:Pseudosexual.png|thumb|220x220px|The pseudosexual flag.]] |
[[File:Pseudosexual.png|thumb|220x220px|The pseudosexual flag.]] |
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'''Pseudosexual |
'''Pseudosexual''' is an [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] [[microlabel]] describing individuals who experience a non-sexual [[Attraction|attraction(s)]] which mimics or borders on [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]]. |
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Pseudosexual individuals experience strong attraction (such as [[Aesthetic Attraction|aesthetic attraction]], [[Sensual Attraction|sensual attraction]], or [[Romantic Attraction|romantic attraction]]) which mimics sexual attraction, often by inducing sexual arousal or a libido spike. Despite this they lack the intrinsic desire to engage in sexual acts with that individual. The label pseudosexual may fall under the [[Black Stripe Asexual|black stripe asexual]] umbrella. |
Pseudosexual individuals experience strong attraction (such as [[Aesthetic Attraction|aesthetic attraction]], [[Sensual Attraction|sensual attraction]], or [[Romantic Attraction|romantic attraction]]) which mimics sexual attraction, often by inducing sexual arousal or a libido spike. Despite this they lack the intrinsic desire to engage in sexual acts with that individual. The label pseudosexual may fall under the [[Black Stripe Asexual|black stripe asexual]] umbrella. |
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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. |
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. |
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== Sub-labels == |
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Pseudosexual may be considered an umbrella term with the following microlabels describing more specific pseudosexual experiences:<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/aromantic/comments/uvm7ol/coining_pseudoromantic/</ref> |
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* '''Senssexual''' is a microlabel of pseudosexual which describes an individual who experiences specifically [[Physical Attraction|physical attraction]] that mimics sexual attraction. |
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* '''Emovsexual''' is a microlabel of pseudosexual which describes an individual who experiences specifically [[Emotional Attraction|emotional attraction]] that mimics sexual attraction. |
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==History and Flag== |
==History and Flag== |
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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> |
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> |
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