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    '''Aegosexual''', previously known as '''autochorissexual''', is a [[microlabel]] on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] that describes those who have a disconnection between themself and the subject of arousal. Aegosexuals may have sexual fantasies, view porn and other sexual content, or masturbate, but they generally feel little to no [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] and typically do not desire to have sex with another individual. Some common aegosexual experiences include:
    '''Aegosexual''' or '''anegosexual'''<ref>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-085945/https://www.kinkly.com/definition/17639/aegosexuality}}</ref>, historically known as '''autochorissexual''', is a [[microlabel]] on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] that describes individuals who experience a disconnect between themselves and the subject of arousal. Aegosexuals may experience sexual fantasies, enjoy porn and other sexual content, or masturbate, but they generally feel little to no [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] and typically do not desire to involve themselves in sex with another individual.


    Some common aegosexual experiences include:
    *Enjoying or getting aroused by sexual content, but lacking the same enthusiasm for a sexual relationship in real life.

    *Masturbating, but being [[Sex-Indifferent|neutral]] or [[Sex-Repulsed|repulsed]] by the idea of having sex with another individual.
    *Enjoying sexual content, masturbating, or fantasizing about sex, but being [[Sex-Indifferent|indifferent]] towards or [[Sex-Repulsed|repulsed]] by the idea of being in a real-life sexual relationship.
    ⚫
    *Fantasizing about sex, but the aegosexual individual is not involved, they are only a disembodied observer viewing it from a third-individual perspective, and not from the first person.
    *Fantasizing about sex, but envisioning only other individuals, such as celebrities or fictional characters, or even close friends.
    *Fantasizing about sex, but:
    ⚫
    **the aegosexual individual is not involved. They may only be a disembodied observer viewing it from a third-individual perspective rather than from the first-individual.
    *Fantasizing about sex, but it involves generic, faceless individuals, not specific individuals.
    **envisioning only other individuals, such as celebrities, fictional characters, or even friends.
    ⚫
    * Fantasizing about sex, but through the perspective of another individual rather than as one's actual self.
    *Fantasizing about sex, but only imagining oneself, and no other individuals.
    **it involves generic, faceless individuals, not specific individuals.
    ⚫
    **it is seen through the perspective of another individual rather than as one's actual self.
    ⚫
    *Fantasizing about sex, but it is idealized and unrealistic. Adding realistic elements to the fantasy makes the idea of sex less appealing or even repulsive.
    **only imagining oneself, and no other individuals.
    ⚫
    * Perceiving someone as "hot" or recognizing someone as sexually attractive, yet not seeing the appeal of having sex with the individual in real life. The aegosexual individual may instead prefer to fantasize about them.
    ⚫
    **it is idealized and unrealistic. Adding realistic elements to the fantasy makes the idea of sex less appealing or even repulsive.
    ⚫
    *Perceiving someone as "hot" or recognizing someone as sexually attractive, yet not seeing the appeal of having sex with the individual in real life. The aegosexual individual may instead prefer to fantasize about them or admire them ([[miransexual]]).
    *Enjoying erotic content but getting turned on by the situation or relationship dynamics in story lines rather than by one's attraction to the individuals.
    *Enjoying erotic content but getting turned on by the situation or relationship dynamics in story lines rather than by one's attraction to the individuals.
    Aegosexual may be similar to [[pseudosexual]], which describes an individual who experiences a non-sexual attraction which mimics sexual attraction, often by causing arousal or a [[Sex Drive|libido]] spike.


    The romantic equivalent is [[aegoromantic]].
    The [[Romantic Orientation|romantic]] equivalent is [[aegoromantic]].


    ==History==
    ==History==
    The term autochorisexual was coined by Dr. Anthony Bogaert, a psychologist who specializes in human sexuality, in 2012<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22576251</ref>. He classified it as a paraphilia since, at the time, asexuality was considered a psychological disorder. This caused controversy with the name, with some not caring about the negative association and others choosing to reclaim the word while others chose to identify with the label "aegosexual". The term "aegosexual" was coined by Tumblr user Sugar-And-Spite, in November 2014<ref>http://sugar-and-spite.tumblr.com/post/101478696189/autochoris-is-a-bit-of-a-mouthful</ref>. The term is meant to have the same meaning as "autochorisexual", but formulated with Latin roots, making the word easier to pronounce and discarding of the orientation's original perception as a paraphilia.
    The term autochorisexual was coined by Dr. Anthony Bogaert, a psychologist who specializes in human sexuality, in 2012<ref>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-090130/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22576251/}}</ref>. He classified it as a paraphilia since, at the time, [[Asexual|asexuality]] was considered a psychological disorder. This caused controversy regarding the name autochorisexual. Some individuals who identified with the term did not care about the negative association, others chose to reclaim the word, and still others chose to identify with an alternative label: 'aegosexual'.


    The term 'aegosexual' was coined by Tumblr user Sugar-And-Spite, in November 2014<ref>{{Archive|URL=2020.11.15-160220/https://sugar-and-spite.tumblr.com/post/101478696189/autochoris-is-a-bit-of-a-mouthful}}</ref>. The term is meant to have the same meaning as 'autochorisexual', but is formulated to make the word easier to pronounce and discard the orientation's original classification as a paraphilia.
    ⚫
    Some aegosexuals were also uncomfortable with Bogaert's definition of autochorisexual, which remained the widely used definition for aegosexual. Other definitions were coined as a result, with varying takes on whether or not aegosexuals experience sexual attraction. Some of these definitions are as follows:


    ⚫
    Some aegosexuals were uncomfortable with Bogaert's definition of autochorisexual as well, which remained the widely used definition for aegosexual. Other definitions were coined as a result, with varying takes on whether or not aegosexuals experience sexual attraction. Some of these definitions are as follows:
    ⚫
    *Liking the idea of sex, and/or enjoying sexual content, but not actually experiencing attraction or wanting to have sex with anybody.<ref>https://kyethekoolguy.tumblr.com/post/161589828686/sexual-and-romantic-orientation-masterpost</ref>

    *A individual who enjoys the idea of sexual relationships but does not wish to have one. (Associated with a disconnect between the individual and a sexual target/fantasy)<ref>https://invincible-asexual.tumblr.com/post/118611718367/a-few-more-terms</ref>
    ⚫
    *Liking the idea of sex, and/or enjoying sexual content, but not actually experiencing attraction or wanting to have sex with anybody.<ref>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-090258/https://kyethekoolguy.tumblr.com/post/161589828686/sexual-and-romantic-orientation-masterpost}}</ref>
    ⚫
    *Feeling attraction and desire only for situations that do not involve one's self.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150905123406/https://pride-flags-for-us.tumblr.com/post/128023708253/is-there-an-autochrissexual-flag/</ref>
    *Someone who feels sexual attraction, but does not want to participate in sex.<ref>https://kyethekoolguy.tumblr.com/post/161589828686/sexual-and-romantic-orientation-masterpost</ref>
    *An individual who enjoys the idea of sexual relationships but does not wish to have one. (Associated with a disconnect between the individual and a sexual target/fantasy)<ref>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-090451/https://invincible-asexual.tumblr.com/post/118611718367/a-few-more-terms}}</ref>
    ⚫
    *Feeling sexual attraction and desire only for situations that do not involve one's self.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150905123406/https://pride-flags-for-us.tumblr.com/post/128023708253/is-there-an-autochrissexual-flag/</ref>
    *Someone who feels sexual attraction, but does not want to participate in sex.<ref>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-090258/https://kyethekoolguy.tumblr.com/post/161589828686/sexual-and-romantic-orientation-masterpost}}</ref>


    ==Flag==
    ==Flag==
    The aegosexual flag is nearly identical to the asexual flag, but it possesses a triangle with an inverted order of colors. The triangle represents a "reverse" of asexuality, as aegosexuals are likely to be initially perceived as sexual individuals. The color associations remains the same with the asexual flag, with an extra meaning added to the grey stripe; along with [[Demisexual|demisexuals]] and [[Greyasexual|greyasexuals]], it represents the in-between of arousal.
    The aegosexual flag is nearly identical to the asexual flag, but it possesses a triangle with an inverted order of colors. The triangle represents a "reverse" of asexuality, as aegosexuals are likely to be initially perceived as sexual individuals. The color associations remain the same as with the asexual flag, with an extra meaning added to the grey stripe. Along with [[Demisexual|demisexuals]] and [[Greysexual|greyasexuals]], it represents arousal as the in-between.


    An alternate flag was designed by an unnamed "member of the aegosexual community" on or before August 4, 2020.<ref>https://aegosexualpride.tumblr.com/post/625536937576595456/a-member-of-the-aegosexual-community-helped</ref> The color meanings are as follows: Purple represents community, likely coming from the asexual community. Gray represents the entire [[Asexual Spectrum|spectrum]] of asexuality. Teal represents a disconnection between the self and attraction. Black represents asexuality.
    An alternate flag was designed by an unnamed "member of the aegosexual community" on or before August 4, 2020. The color meanings are as follows:
    *Purple represents community, likely coming from the asexual community;
    *Gray represents the entire spectrum of asexuality;
    *Teal represents a disconnection between the self and attraction;
    *Black represents asexuality.


    An alternate version was created on August 8, 2020, by xeno-aligned<ref>https://xeno-aligned.tumblr.com/post/625867415855808513/a-member-of-the-aegosexual-community-helped</ref> which kept the triangle symbolism but used the colors of the alternate flag.
    An alternate version was created on August 8, 2020, by xeno-aligned<ref>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-090619/https://xeno-aligned.tumblr.com/post/625867415855808513/a-member-of-the-aegosexual-community-helped}}</ref> which kept the triangle symbolism but used the colors of the alternate flag.


    The fourth flag was coined by [[User:Cryptocrew|Cryptocrew]] on February 22nd of 2021. The shades of purple represent sexuality while the black triangles represents a wall in between ones sexuality and themself. The grey X represents the greyasexual spectrum.
    The fourth flag was coined by [[User:Cryptocrew|Cryptocrew]] on February 22nd of 2021. The shades of purple represent sexuality while the black triangles represents a wall in between ones sexuality and themself. The grey X represents the greyasexual spectrum.

    ==Etymology==
    ==Etymology==
    Dr. Bogaert derived the term from the phase "autochoris", meaning "sexuality without identity".
    Dr. Bogaert derived the term from the phase "autochoris", meaning "sexuality without identity".


    Aego- is derived from Latin words with a- meaning "without" and ego meaning "myself", making the whole word translate to "sexual without myself".
    Aego- is derived from Latin words with the prefix "a-" meaning "without" and "ego" meaning "myself", making the whole word translate to "sexual without myself".

    Anego- is more etymologically correct, using "an-", which comes before terms starting with vowel sounds, instead of "a-".<ref>{{Archive|URL=2022.02.15-090744/https://lgbta.fandom.com/wiki/Aegosexual?commentId=4400000000000227303&replyId=4400000000000785170}}</ref>


    ==Resources==
    ==Resources==

    Latest revision as of 06:46, 29 April 2024

    The aegosexual flag
    An alternate aegosexual flag.alt=
    An alternate aegosexual flag by xeno-aligned.
    An alternate aegosexual flag by Cryptocrew.
    An alternate Aegosexual flag by Pringles ketchup the second
    An alternate aegosexual flag by sleeping_cosmos
    An alternate aegosexual flag by ALDA.

    Aegosexual or anegosexual[1], historically known as autochorissexual, is a microlabel on the asexual spectrum that describes individuals who experience a disconnect between themselves and the subject of arousal. Aegosexuals may experience sexual fantasies, enjoy porn and other sexual content, or masturbate, but they generally feel little to no sexual attraction and typically do not desire to involve themselves in sex with another individual.

    Some common aegosexual experiences include:

    • Enjoying sexual content, masturbating, or fantasizing about sex, but being indifferent towards or repulsed by the idea of being in a real-life sexual relationship.
    • Fantasizing about sex, but:
      • the aegosexual individual is not involved. They may only be a disembodied observer viewing it from a third-individual perspective rather than from the first-individual.
      • envisioning only other individuals, such as celebrities, fictional characters, or even friends.
      • it involves generic, faceless individuals, not specific individuals.
      • it is seen through the perspective of another individual rather than as one's actual self.
      • only imagining oneself, and no other individuals.
      • it is idealized and unrealistic. Adding realistic elements to the fantasy makes the idea of sex less appealing or even repulsive.
    • Perceiving someone as "hot" or recognizing someone as sexually attractive, yet not seeing the appeal of having sex with the individual in real life. The aegosexual individual may instead prefer to fantasize about them or admire them (miransexual).
    • Enjoying erotic content but getting turned on by the situation or relationship dynamics in story lines rather than by one's attraction to the individuals.

    Aegosexual may be similar to pseudosexual, which describes an individual who experiences a non-sexual attraction which mimics sexual attraction, often by causing arousal or a libido spike.

    The romantic equivalent is aegoromantic.

    History

    The term autochorisexual was coined by Dr. Anthony Bogaert, a psychologist who specializes in human sexuality, in 2012[2]. He classified it as a paraphilia since, at the time, asexuality was considered a psychological disorder. This caused controversy regarding the name autochorisexual. Some individuals who identified with the term did not care about the negative association, others chose to reclaim the word, and still others chose to identify with an alternative label: 'aegosexual'.

    The term 'aegosexual' was coined by Tumblr user Sugar-And-Spite, in November 2014[3]. The term is meant to have the same meaning as 'autochorisexual', but is formulated to make the word easier to pronounce and discard the orientation's original classification as a paraphilia.

    Some aegosexuals were uncomfortable with Bogaert's definition of autochorisexual as well, which remained the widely used definition for aegosexual. Other definitions were coined as a result, with varying takes on whether or not aegosexuals experience sexual attraction. Some of these definitions are as follows:

    • Liking the idea of sex, and/or enjoying sexual content, but not actually experiencing attraction or wanting to have sex with anybody.[4]
    • An individual who enjoys the idea of sexual relationships but does not wish to have one. (Associated with a disconnect between the individual and a sexual target/fantasy)[5]
    • Feeling sexual attraction and desire only for situations that do not involve one's self.[6]
    • Someone who feels sexual attraction, but does not want to participate in sex.[7]

    Flag

    The aegosexual flag is nearly identical to the asexual flag, but it possesses a triangle with an inverted order of colors. The triangle represents a "reverse" of asexuality, as aegosexuals are likely to be initially perceived as sexual individuals. The color associations remain the same as with the asexual flag, with an extra meaning added to the grey stripe. Along with demisexuals and greyasexuals, it represents arousal as the in-between.

    An alternate flag was designed by an unnamed "member of the aegosexual community" on or before August 4, 2020. The color meanings are as follows:

    • Purple represents community, likely coming from the asexual community;
    • Gray represents the entire spectrum of asexuality;
    • Teal represents a disconnection between the self and attraction;
    • Black represents asexuality.

    An alternate version was created on August 8, 2020, by xeno-aligned[8] which kept the triangle symbolism but used the colors of the alternate flag.

    The fourth flag was coined by Cryptocrew on February 22nd of 2021. The shades of purple represent sexuality while the black triangles represents a wall in between ones sexuality and themself. The grey X represents the greyasexual spectrum.

    Etymology

    Dr. Bogaert derived the term from the phase "autochoris", meaning "sexuality without identity".

    Aego- is derived from Latin words with the prefix "a-" meaning "without" and "ego" meaning "myself", making the whole word translate to "sexual without myself".

    Anego- is more etymologically correct, using "an-", which comes before terms starting with vowel sounds, instead of "a-".[9]

    Resources

    1. ↑ https://archive.today/2022.02.15-085945/https://www.kinkly.com/definition/17639/aegosexuality
    2. ↑ https://archive.today/2022.02.15-090130/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22576251/
    3. ↑ https://archive.today/2020.11.15-160220/https://sugar-and-spite.tumblr.com/post/101478696189/autochoris-is-a-bit-of-a-mouthful
    4. ↑ https://archive.today/2022.02.15-090258/https://kyethekoolguy.tumblr.com/post/161589828686/sexual-and-romantic-orientation-masterpost
    5. ↑ https://archive.today/2022.02.15-090451/https://invincible-asexual.tumblr.com/post/118611718367/a-few-more-terms
    6. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20150905123406/https://pride-flags-for-us.tumblr.com/post/128023708253/is-there-an-autochrissexual-flag/
    7. ↑ https://archive.today/2022.02.15-090258/https://kyethekoolguy.tumblr.com/post/161589828686/sexual-and-romantic-orientation-masterpost
    8. ↑ https://archive.today/2022.02.15-090619/https://xeno-aligned.tumblr.com/post/625867415855808513/a-member-of-the-aegosexual-community-helped
    9. ↑ https://archive.today/2022.02.15-090744/https://lgbta.fandom.com/wiki/Aegosexual?commentId=4400000000000227303&replyId=4400000000000785170
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