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Sapiosexuality was originally defined as when one finds intelligence sexually attractive or arousing, or finds intelligence to be the most attractive attribute in a person. This is an outdated definition, as it centers more heavily around preference than it does around orientation. This definition also tends to restrict the conversation around intelligence. |
Sapiosexuality was originally defined as when one finds intelligence sexually attractive or arousing, or finds intelligence to be the most attractive attribute in a person. This is an outdated definition, as it centers more heavily around preference than it does around orientation. This definition also tends to restrict the conversation around intelligence. |
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Similar terms include [[Encephalosexual|encephalosexal]] and [[noetisexual]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The term was allegedly coined by a LiveJournal user named wolfieboy, "while on too little sleep driving up from SF in the summer of '98."<ref>https://wolfieboy.livejournal.com/2262.html</ref> In November of 2014 OKCupid expanded their list of sexual orientations and genders, including sapiosexual on the list<ref>https://www.independent.co.uk/news/sapiosexual-okcupid-expands-options-available-to-members-for-sexual-orientation-and-gender-9865007.html</ref>, which is what made the mainstream public aware of the identity. |
The term was allegedly coined by a LiveJournal user named wolfieboy, "while on too little sleep driving up from SF in the summer of '98."<ref>https://wolfieboy.livejournal.com/2262.html</ref> In November of 2014 OKCupid expanded their list of sexual orientations and genders, including sapiosexual on the list<ref>https://www.independent.co.uk/news/sapiosexual-okcupid-expands-options-available-to-members-for-sexual-orientation-and-gender-9865007.html</ref>, which is what made the mainstream public aware of the identity. |
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