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Sapiosexuality can also describe being attracted to the mind, irrespective of gender. This is similar to [[Pansexual|pansexuality]], but in this case, one specifically finds intelligence or intellectual beauty to be the main source of attraction. |
Sapiosexuality can also describe being attracted to the mind, irrespective of gender. This is similar to [[Pansexual|pansexuality]], but in this case, one specifically finds intelligence or intellectual beauty to be the main source of attraction. |
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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. Though this is currently the official, commonly used, and most well-known definition, this is an outdated definition |
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. Though this is currently the official, commonly used, and most well-known definition, this is an outdated definition. 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]], [[noetisexual]], and [[imprisexual]]. These terms are often used by those who want to further distance themselves from the problematic history and connotations of the sapiosexual label. |
Similar terms include [[Encephalosexual|encephalosexal]], [[noetisexual]], and [[imprisexual]]. These terms are often used by those who want to further distance themselves from the problematic history and connotations of the sapiosexual label. |
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