demisexuals
Bond-first attraction orientation
Demisexuals are people who experience sexual attraction only after forming a strong emotional bond with someone.
The term belongs to the asexuality spectrum—demisexuals don't feel attraction based on appearance or initial chemistry alone.
As a demisexual, I've never understood hookup culture.
The singular is demisexual, used as both noun and adjective.
Experiencing sexual attraction
- LGBTQ+Sexual and gender minorities
- queerUnusual or non-normative
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- spectrumContinuous range of values
demisexuality · coming-out · self-discovery · visibility · representation · label · terminology · valid
Confidence in another
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- long-termLasting extended period
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- companionshipState of having company
patience · communication · vulnerability · closeness · attachment · understanding · loyalty · monogamy
Knowledge through experience
- timeMeasured passage of moments
- gradualDeveloping slowly over time
- conditionalDependent on prerequisites
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
allosexual
Experiencing sexual attraction
- LGBTQ+Sexual and gender minorities
- queerUnusual or non-normative
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
spectrum · demisexuality · coming-out · self-discovery · visibility · representation · label · terminology · valid · acceptance
trust
Confidence in another
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- long-termLasting extended period
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
companionship · patience · communication · vulnerability · closeness · attachment · understanding · loyalty · monogamy · boundaries
familiarity
Knowledge through experience
- timeMeasured passage of moments
- gradualDeveloping slowly over time
- conditionalDependent on prerequisites