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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 Though this is currently the official, commonly used, and most well-known definition, this is an outdated definition, as it centers more heavily around preference than it does around orientation.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 [[
== History ==
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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