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-[[File:Axio flag 1.png|thumb|The Axiosexual flag, designed by user:StarTigerJLN. Black background for disinterest in sexual engagement when unattracted. Orange stripe for passionate attraction. Rainbow star for solidarity with and inclusion of other orientations.]]'''Axiosexual''' is a [[Sexual Orientation|sexual orientation]] in which an individual only expresses interest in or desire to engage in sexual activity with others if some kind of attraction (usually [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]] or secondary or primary sexual [[attraction]]) is present. Axiosexuals are [[Sex-repulsed|averse]] to and/or disinterested in sex with individuals they are not attracted to, but may engage if sexual and/or other attraction is present. Many axiosexuals are on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] (often also identifying as [[Greysexual|grayasexual]] or [[demisexual]]) but some [[Allosexual|allosexuals]] may also identify as axiosexual if they experience disinterest towards sexual activities with people they are not specifically attracted to.
+[[File:Axio flag 1.png|thumb|The Axiosexual flag, designed by StarTigerJLN. Black background for disinterest in sexual engagement when unattracted. Orange stripe for passionate attraction. Rainbow star for solidarity with and inclusion of other orientations.]]'''Axiosexual''' is a [[Sexual Orientation|sexual orientation]] in which an individual only expresses interest in or desire to engage in sexual activity with others if some kind of attraction (usually [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]] or secondary or primary sexual [[attraction]]) is present. Axiosexuals are [[Sex-repulsed|averse]] to and/or disinterested in sex with individuals they are not attracted to, but may engage if sexual and/or other attraction is present. Many axiosexuals are on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] (often also identifying as [[Greysexual|grayasexual]] or [[demisexual]]) but some [[Allosexual|allosexuals]] may also identify as axiosexual if they experience disinterest towards sexual activities with people they are not specifically attracted to.
-The term is related to (but different than) [[omniasexual]] and [[apothisexual]], wherein individuals are always disinterested in sexual activities and do not ever experience sexual attraction. The term differs from demisexuality in that a deeper bond or connection is not necessarily required for an attraction to manifest.
+The term is related to (but different than) [[omniasexual]] and [[apothisexual]], wherein individuals are always disinterested in sexual activities and do not ever experience sexual attraction.
 == History ==
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 == Etymology ==
 From Greek "axiotheato", meaning attraction, and Greek "axio", meaning worthwhile/suitable.
+== Controversy ==
+Debate immediately began about whether the term is equivalent to "demisexual". While overlap is possible, the axiosexual identity does not involve a requirement that a "bond" or "connection" exists in order for attraction to manifest. Axiosexuality furthermore specifically includes aversion under certain circumstances as part of the identity itself.
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 [[Category:Sexuality]]
 [[Category:Ace-spec identity]]