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While terms such as autosexual and autoromantic have existed for longer than the spectrum itself, the Tumblr user kenochoric created the term auto spectrum itself on November 2nd, 2021, as an effort to unify all auto- identities under one broad spectrum of experiences, similar to the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] and [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]].<ref>[https://kenochoric.tumblr.com/post/666790420604403712/auto-spectrum-autospec Auto spectrum's coining and flag.]</ref> |
While terms such as autosexual and autoromantic have existed for longer than the spectrum itself, the Tumblr user kenochoric created the term auto spectrum itself on November 2nd, 2021, as an effort to unify all auto- identities under one broad spectrum of experiences, similar to the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] and [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]].<ref>[{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://kenochoric.tumblr.com/post/666790420604403712/auto-spectrum-autospec Auto spectrum's coining and flag.}}]</ref> |
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The first instance of autosexuality being mentioned in history was by Bernard Apfelbaum, a PHD graduate in clinical psychology. At this time, it was considered sexual deviancy. However, autosexuality is simply attraction towards oneself, and is not a psychological or sexual abnormality. Formerly, autosexuality was considered to be a part of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), however this has since been changed. While some people with NPD ''may'' be autosexual, they do not inherently go together. |
The first instance of autosexuality being mentioned in history was by Bernard Apfelbaum, a PHD graduate in clinical psychology. At this time, it was considered sexual deviancy. However, autosexuality is simply attraction towards oneself, and is not a psychological or sexual abnormality. Formerly, autosexuality was considered to be a part of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), however this has since been changed. While some people with NPD ''may'' be autosexual, they do not inherently go together. |
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The term autoromantic was first used in the 1970s, but was not considered a serious sexuality, instead being used as a joke for a car enthusiast. However, since at least the mid-2000s, there have been instances of autoromantic being used, often on sites like AVEN. |
The term autoromantic was first used in the 1970s, but was not considered a serious sexuality, instead being used as a joke for a car enthusiast. However, since at least the mid-2000s, there have been instances of autoromantic being used, often on sites like AVEN. |
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A Carrd for the autospec identity was created on November 3rd, 2021.<ref>[https://autospec.carrd.co/# The autospec Carrd.]</ref> |
A Carrd for the autospec identity was created on November 3rd, 2021.<ref>[{{Archive|Site=web|URL=https://autospec.carrd.co/# The autospec Carrd.}}]</ref> |
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