sexual attraction
Magnetism toward someone
Sexual attraction is a pull toward another person rooted in desire for physical or sexual contact.
It may be immediate or develop over time, triggered by appearance, voice, scent, personality, or some ineffable quality.
Sexual attraction doesn't require emotional connection—you can be sexually attracted to someone you barely know or even dislike: There was undeniable sexual attraction between them, nothing more.
Intense, persistent desire
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
- wantingAbsent or insufficient
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- arousalStirring to heightened state
lust · libido · passion · infatuation · crush · obsession · temptation · hunger
Species-specific chemical messengers
- magnetismForce between poles
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
charisma · appeal · enticement · seduction · flirting · courtship · desirability · enchantment
Aesthetic excellence
- attractivenessPleasing quality that draws
- hotnessExtreme warmth or spice
- sexinessPhysical attractiveness, desirability
- sensualityPursuit of physical pleasure
eroticism · carnality · physicality · appearance · features · figure · physique · curves
Intense fond attachment
- romanceLove and its excitement
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
adoration · amour · courtship · wooing · flirtation · seduction · enchantment · swept away
Attracted to opposite sex
- homosexualAttracted to same gender
- bisexualAttracted to multiple genders
- pansexualAttracted regardless of gender
- asexualWithout erotic attraction
demisexual · sapiosexual · straight · gay · lesbian · queer · preference · type
longing
Intense, persistent desire
arousal · lust · libido · passion · infatuation · crush · obsession · temptation · hunger · ache
pheromones
Species-specific chemical messengers
allure · charisma · appeal · enticement · seduction · flirting · courtship · desirability · enchantment · fascination
beauty
Aesthetic excellence
- attractivenessPleasing quality that draws
- hotnessExtreme warmth or spice
- sexinessPhysical attractiveness, desirability
sensuality · eroticism · carnality · physicality · appearance · features · figure · physique · curves · muscles
love
Intense fond attachment
- romanceLove and its excitement
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
devotion · adoration · amour · courtship · wooing · flirtation · seduction · enchantment · swept away · head over heels
heterosexual
Attracted to opposite sex
- homosexualAttracted to same gender
- bisexualAttracted to multiple genders
- pansexualAttracted regardless of gender
asexual · demisexual · sapiosexual · straight · gay · lesbian · queer · preference · type · fluid
- attractionchemistry, allure, draw, fascination, lure
- loveadoration, affection, amour, beloved, cherish
- aspec identitiesasexual, aromantic, ace, demisexual, aromanticism
sexual attractionplatonic love
Emotional bond sans desire
platonic attraction · brotherly love · sisterly love · familial love · agape
sexual attractiondisgust
Intense physical aversion
repugnance · disinterest · apathy · coldness · frigidity
sexual attractionasexuality
Lack of sexual attraction
frigidity · celibacy · low libido · abstinence · chastity
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