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[[File:Frayromanticflag.jpg|thumb|The fraysexual flag.]] |
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'''Fraysexual''' |
'''Fraysexual''', also known as '''ignotasexual''', is a sexual orientation on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] describing when someone only experiences sexual attraction towards those that they are not deeply connected with and lose that attraction as they get to know the person. Fraysexual is often described as being the "opposite" of [[demisexual]]. |
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Fraysexual can be a sexual orientation on its own or can combined with other orientations. For example, one could be fraysexual and [[gay]], meaning that when one does experience sexual attraction it |
Fraysexual can be a sexual orientation on its own or can combined with other orientations. For example, one could be fraysexual and [[gay]], meaning that when one does experience sexual attraction it is only towards people of the same gender. |
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Fraysexual people |
Fraysexual people, after losing their sexual attraction, can still have [[Sensual Attraction|sensual attraction]] for a person. |
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The romantic counterpart to fraysexual is [[frayromantic]]. |
The romantic counterpart to fraysexual is [[frayromantic]]. |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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The prefix fray- comes from the |
The prefix ''fray-'' comes from the Old English word for stranger. |
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== See Also == |
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* [[Demisexual]] |
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* [[Cupiosexual]] |
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[[Category:Ace-spec identity]] |
[[Category:Ace-spec identity]] |
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Revision as of 22:00, 17 May 2021
Fraysexual, also known as ignotasexual, is a sexual orientation on the asexual spectrum describing when someone only experiences sexual attraction towards those that they are not deeply connected with and lose that attraction as they get to know the person. Fraysexual is often described as being the "opposite" of demisexual.
Fraysexual can be a sexual orientation on its own or can combined with other orientations. For example, one could be fraysexual and gay, meaning that when one does experience sexual attraction it is only towards people of the same gender.
Fraysexual people, after losing their sexual attraction, can still have sensual attraction for a person.
The romantic counterpart to fraysexual is frayromantic.
Flag
Blue and cyan are meant to represent strangers or acquaintances. With blue being the complementary color to red and yellow, which symbolize romantic and platonic love. The white stripe represents a lack of attraction. The grey stripe represents confusion about sexual attraction.
Etymology
The prefix fray- comes from the Old English word for stranger.