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    '''Eroscurious''' is a blanket term for [[Asexual|asexuals]] who are curious in experimenting or experiencing sex despite not feeling sexual attraction. Often times, this is done from an attitude of wondering whether or not they like sex and have an orientation beyond asexual.


    '''Eroscurious''' is a blanket term for [[Asexual|asexual]] individuals curious about experimenting or experiencing sex despite not feeling [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]]. Often, this is done from an attitude of wondering whether or not they like sex and have an [[Orientation|orientation]] beyond asexual. This term applies to those exploring/[[Questioning|questioning]] whether they are [[Greysexual|greysexual]].
    This term is primarily for asexuals who want to experiment or see if they like sex or can have sexual attraction, and is unrelated to attraction to gender in orientation. If an asexual were to be curious or go beyond eroscurious and wonder if they have feelings for a specific gender, they may be [[androcurious]], [[gynecurious]], or [[bicurious]] depending on the asexual.


    This term is primarily for asexual individuals who want to experiment or see whether they like sex or can have sexual attraction, and it is unrelated to [[Gender|gender]]-based [[Attraction|attraction]] in orientation. If one were to be curious or go beyond eroscurious and wonder if they have feelings for a specific gender, they might be [[Androcurious|androcurious]], [[Gynecurious|gynecurious]], or [[Bicurious|bicurious]], depending on the individual. One can question whether they are b+ as well and may use an identity such as [[Omnicurious|omnicurious]], [[Abrocurious|abrocurious]], or [[Pancurious|pancurious]].
    == History ==
    Eroscurious was coined on November 25th, 2021.


    == Etymology ==
    ==History==
    Wiki user PennedWriterz coined the term on November 25th, 2021.<ref>{{Archive|Site=today/web|URL=20231017101737/https://www.lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/User_blog:PennedWriterz/Coining_Eroscurious}}
    "Eros" comes from the word "Eros" which was the name of the greek god of love and sex. "Curious" comes from any experimental or openness to have experiences outside of ones usual sexual orientation.
    </ref>

    ==Flag==
    Wiki user PennedWriterz created the eroscurious flag on November 26th, 2021. The purple represents asexuality, the red represents sex and [[Sexuality|sexuality]], and the grey represents the space in between. The alternate flag represents questioning.

    ==Etymology==
    The prefix comes from [https://www.worldhistory.org/Eros/ Eros], the Greek god of love and sex. The "-curious" suffix comes from any experimental feelings or openness to have experiences outside of one's usual [[Sexual Orientation|sexual orientation]].

    ==References==
    [[Category:A-spec Identity]]
    [[Category:A-spec Identity]]
    [[Category:Questioning]]
    [[Category:Questioning]]
    [[Category:Miscellaneous sexuality]]
    [[Category:Miscellaneous sexuality]]
    [[Category:Verified Resources]]

    Latest revision as of 10:48, 17 October 2023

    The eroscurious flag.
    The eroscurious flag with a question mark.

    Eroscurious is a blanket term for asexual individuals curious about experimenting or experiencing sex despite not feeling sexual attraction. Often, this is done from an attitude of wondering whether or not they like sex and have an orientation beyond asexual. This term applies to those exploring/questioning whether they are greysexual.

    This term is primarily for asexual individuals who want to experiment or see whether they like sex or can have sexual attraction, and it is unrelated to gender-based attraction in orientation. If one were to be curious or go beyond eroscurious and wonder if they have feelings for a specific gender, they might be androcurious, gynecurious, or bicurious, depending on the individual. One can question whether they are b+ as well and may use an identity such as omnicurious, abrocurious, or pancurious.

    History

    Wiki user PennedWriterz coined the term on November 25th, 2021.[1]

    Flag

    Wiki user PennedWriterz created the eroscurious flag on November 26th, 2021. The purple represents asexuality, the red represents sex and sexuality, and the grey represents the space in between. The alternate flag represents questioning.

    Etymology

    The prefix comes from Eros, the Greek god of love and sex. The "-curious" suffix comes from any experimental feelings or openness to have experiences outside of one's usual sexual orientation.

    References

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