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'''Aesthetic attraction''' is a form of |
'''Aesthetic attraction''' is a form of physical attraction to a person's appearance. In the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual]] community, the term is typically used to distinguish aesthetic attraction from [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]]. |
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Among those who experience [[Romantic Attraction|romantic attraction]] or sexual attraction, attraction to an aesthetically-appealing appearance is sometimes considered a necessary element of the experience. |
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For many [[allosexual]]/romantics aesthetic attraction is tied to romantic and sexual attraction, but it does not necessarily have to be. It can be described as like looking at a nice painting or landscape; one appreciate the beauty of it, but that does not necessarily mean that one would want to go on a date with it. |
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One of the earliest uses of the term "aesthetic attraction" among asexuals was in 2005, on the AVEN forums.<ref>[https://theacetheist.wordpress.com/2019/05/17/a-mini-history-of-different-types-of-attraction-in-the-ace-community/ A Mini History of Different Types of Attraction in the Ace Community] |
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An aesthetic crush is known as a swish, although the term is not widely used. One who does not experience aesthetic attraction may identify as a-aesthetic or nonaesthetic.[[Category:Terminology]] |
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</ref> Since then it has been commonly included in lists of subtypes of attraction.<ref>[https://godlessace.tumblr.com/post/183350622283/secondlina-a-comic-about-the-different-types-of A comic about the different types of attraction]</ref> |
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== References == |
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<references />[[Category:Terminology]] |
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Revision as of 17:03, 27 February 2020
Aesthetic attraction is a form of physical attraction to a person's appearance. In the asexual community, the term is typically used to distinguish aesthetic attraction from sexual attraction.
Among those who experience romantic attraction or sexual attraction, attraction to an aesthetically-appealing appearance is sometimes considered a necessary element of the experience.
One of the earliest uses of the term "aesthetic attraction" among asexuals was in 2005, on the AVEN forums.[1] Since then it has been commonly included in lists of subtypes of attraction.[2]