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'''Axiosexual''' is an |
'''Axiosexual''' is an [[Asexual Spectrum|ace-spec]] identity where an individual only desires 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 averse to sex with individuals they are not attracted to romantically or sexually, but may engage if sexual and/or romantic attraction is present. Many axiosexuals are on the asexual spectrum (often also identifying as [[Greysexual|grayasexual]] or [[demisexual]]) but some [[Allosexual|allosexuals]] may also identify as axiosexual. |
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Related to omniasexual, wherein an individual does not experience sexual attraction or have any interest in sexual activity with others. |
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== Etymology == |
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From Greek "axiotheato", meaning attraction, and Greek "axio", meaning worthwhile. |
From Greek "axiotheato", meaning attraction, and Greek "axio", meaning worthwhile. |
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Revision as of 00:31, 21 January 2021
Axiosexual is an ace-spec identity where an individual only desires to engage in sexual activity with others if some kind of attraction (usually romantic or secondary or primary sexual attraction) is present. Axiosexuals are averse to sex with individuals they are not attracted to romantically or sexually, but may engage if sexual and/or romantic attraction is present. Many axiosexuals are on the asexual spectrum (often also identifying as grayasexual or demisexual) but some allosexuals may also identify as axiosexual.
Etymology
From Greek "axiotheato", meaning attraction, and Greek "axio", meaning worthwhile.