Relevant Terminology
Ace-
- Diminutive of asexual
Aromance-
- The feelings and expressions of feelings which those in aromantic relationships experience instead of traditional defined romance.
Aromantic-
- Not naturally experiencing romantic attraction
An individual who identifies with this orientation
Asexual-
- Not naturally experiencing sexual attraction
An individual who identifies with this orientation
Autonosexuality-
- A sexual identity not defined by dominant categories
Autosexual-
- Experiences sexual attraction to one’s self
An individual who experiences attraction to themself.
Demisexual/Gray-A-
- Experiencing sexual attraction some of the time, or under specific circumstances
An individual who identifies with this orientation
Friendcest-
- Dating and/or sexual exchanges between friends who are not seeking a romantic relationship
Friendship Dating-
- The act of demonstrating platonic love via traditionally romantic means of courtship
Lithromantic:
- Naturally experiencing romantic love without a desire for reciprocation
An individual who identifies with this orientation
Monogamous:
- Engaging in one committed relationship at a time
Omnisexual/Pansexual-
- Experiencing sexual attraction to people on an individual basis without regard to gender or physical sex.
- An individual who experiences attraction to individuals regardless of gender or sex
Paper-
- Preferring to take a passive role in sexual exchanges and accept stimulation from a partner rather than provide it.
Polyamorous-
- Engaging in multiple relationships at a same time with the consent of all partners.
Polysexual-
- Experiencing sexual attraction to many different genders or sexes
An individual who identifies with this orientation
Sapiosexual-
- Experiencing sexual attraction to individuals on a cerebral rather than physical basis
An individual who identifies with this orientation
Stone-
- Preferring to give sexual stimulation to a partner without reciprocation
(Source: aromantic.org)
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