Affectual, also known as affectuous or affectuous attraction, is an attractional orientation where attraction is dependent on ones state of mind and can shift in a given situation. Affectuals may also experience fluctuating sexual acceptability or repulsion. Others may experience more fluid changes in their affectuality. Affectuals can also experience a combination of both. This can apply to any orientation or all forms of orientation.
Affectual is similar to adfectual, however one does not have to have trauma or be neurodivergent to be affectual, while they do have to be a trauma survivor or neurodivergent to be adfectual.
History
This term was coined by FANDOM user PennedWriterz on January 11th, 2022.[1]
Flag
The Affectual flag was created on January 13th 2022. The colors represent fluctuating desire and repulsion.
Etymology
"Affectual" comes from the English word "affectual", meaning "relating to, arising from or influencing feelings or emotions".