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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 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 Though this is currently the official, commonly used, and most well-known definition, this is an outdated definition.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.
+Sapiosexuality was originally defined as when one finds intelligence sexually attractive or arousing, or finds intelligence to be the most attractive attribute in a individual. Though this is currently the official, commonly used, and most well-known definition, this is an outdated definition.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.
 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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 == Controversy ==
-Many people argue that wanting a smart partner is a preference, not a sexual orientation. Additionally, desiring smart partners isn't a unique or non-normative preference. Most people will say that intelligence is quality they would want in a potential partner. However, this does not take into account certain definitions of sapiosexuality in which intellectual bonding and appreciation is a mandatory part of attraction, not just a preference.
+Many individuals argue that wanting a smart partner is a preference, not a sexual orientation. Additionally, desiring smart partners isn't a unique or non-normative preference. Most individuals will say that intelligence is quality they would want in a potential partner. However, this does not take into account certain definitions of sapiosexuality in which intellectual bonding and appreciation is a mandatory part of attraction, not just a preference.
 Older definitions of sapiosexuality have also been criticized for being ablest and classist, and limiting to the conversation around intelligence. In a Buzzfeed quiz titled "Are You Actually A Sapiosexual," one of the questions asks readers whether they're "repulsed by the idea of having sex with someone who had never gone to college, or had no interest in higher education,"<ref>https://www.buzzfeed.com/perpetua/sapiosexual?utm_term=.pizLJGn3G#.gk3xoXV9X</ref> which seems to normalizing the idea of discriminating against those who don't have college degrees or explicitly academic aspirations. With this in mind, many individuals try to push away from this and make sapiosexuality more inclusive.
-There are many types of intelligence, such as inter-personal intelligence, or naturalist intelligence. However, some sapiosexuals are only talking about pure academic intelligence, dismissing people who might not perform well in academic situations. This is an outdated take on sapiosexuality.
+There are many types of intelligence, such as inter-personal intelligence, or naturalist intelligence. However, some sapiosexuals are only talking about pure academic intelligence, dismissing individuals who might not perform well in academic situations. This is an outdated take on sapiosexuality.
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