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[[File:Greysexual.png|thumb|220x220px|The greysexual flag. ]]'''Greysexual''' or '''grey-asexual''' (also spelled '''graysexual''' or '''gray-asexual''') is a sexual orientation on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]], referring to those who relate with [[Asexual|asexuality]], yet feel that there are parts of their experience that aren't fully described by the word asexual. Greysexual can be used as a specific identity, or as an umbrella term for any ace-spec identity that isn't purely asexual, including [[demisexual]] and others. |
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A common reason someone may identify as greysexual is that they experience [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] but very infrequently. Some greysexual people may only feel sexual attraction once or twice in their life. Others may experience it more frequently, but still not as frequently as [[allosexual]] people. |
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Some greysexual experiences may include: |
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* Experiencing sexual attraction infrequently. |
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* Experience sexual attraction very weakly. |
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* Feeling uncertain about whether they experience sexual attraction. |
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* Feeling alienated from sexuality. |
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* Finding asexuality a useful idea, even if it isn't a perfect fit<ref>[https://epochryphal.tumblr.com/post/90883721292/greyness-301 Greyness: 301]</ref><ref>[https://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/many-ways-to-be-between/ Many ways to be between]</ref>. |
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Greyasexual can be an orientation on its own or be combined with other sexual orientations. For example, one could be greysexual and [[gay]] (grey-homosexual), meaning that when someone does experience sexual attraction it is only ever towards those of the same gender. |
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The romantic counterpart to grey-asexual is [[greyromantic]]. |
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== History == |
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[[File:Aceflag.png|thumb|220x220px|The asexual spectrum community flag]] |
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The concept of gray-asexuality developed in the early 2000s on the AVEN forums.<ref>[https://pianycist.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/the-development-of-gray-asexuality-and-demisexuality-as-identity-terms/ The development of gray asexuality and demisexuality as identity terms] |
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</ref> In 2003, an AVEN member proposed the concept of "semisexuality," naming a half-way point between being asexual and not. Later, in 2006, AVEN member KSpaz proposed the term "gray-a" to describe the "fuzzy" space in the asexual spectrum.<ref>[https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/15539-gray-as/#entry419520 Gray-A's]</ref> |
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== Symbolism == |
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In 2009 and 2010, there was an organized community-wide effort to find consensus on an asexual community flag, resulting in the black, gray, white, and purple design shown here.<ref>[https://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/the-ace-flag-a-history-and-celebration/ The Ace Flag: A History and Celebration] |
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</ref> The asexual flag includes a black stripe for asexuality and grey stripe for grey-asexuals. |
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In 2013, another flag design was proposed specifically for grey-asexuality via upload to Wikipedia.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20180210192310/https://avia-viridis.neocities.org/flags.html Milith Rusignuolo flags]</ref> This flag design has not necessarily been as embraced as widely as the ace community flag. |
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== References == |
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<references />{{DEFAULTSORT:Grey-asexual}} |
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Revision as of 03:27, 25 July 2020
Greysexual or grey-asexual (also spelled graysexual or gray-asexual) is a sexual orientation on the asexual spectrum, referring to those who relate with asexuality, yet feel that there are parts of their experience that aren't fully described by the word asexual. Greysexual can be used as a specific identity, or as an umbrella term for any ace-spec identity that isn't purely asexual, including demisexual and others.
A common reason someone may identify as greysexual is that they experience sexual attraction but very infrequently. Some greysexual people may only feel sexual attraction once or twice in their life. Others may experience it more frequently, but still not as frequently as allosexual people.
Some greysexual experiences may include:
- Experiencing sexual attraction infrequently.
- Experience sexual attraction very weakly.
- Feeling uncertain about whether they experience sexual attraction.
- Feeling alienated from sexuality.
- Finding asexuality a useful idea, even if it isn't a perfect fit[1][2].
Greyasexual can be an orientation on its own or be combined with other sexual orientations. For example, one could be greysexual and gay (grey-homosexual), meaning that when someone does experience sexual attraction it is only ever towards those of the same gender.
The romantic counterpart to grey-asexual is greyromantic.
History
The concept of gray-asexuality developed in the early 2000s on the AVEN forums.[3] In 2003, an AVEN member proposed the concept of "semisexuality," naming a half-way point between being asexual and not. Later, in 2006, AVEN member KSpaz proposed the term "gray-a" to describe the "fuzzy" space in the asexual spectrum.[4]
Symbolism
In 2009 and 2010, there was an organized community-wide effort to find consensus on an asexual community flag, resulting in the black, gray, white, and purple design shown here.[5] The asexual flag includes a black stripe for asexuality and grey stripe for grey-asexuals.
In 2013, another flag design was proposed specifically for grey-asexuality via upload to Wikipedia.[6] This flag design has not necessarily been as embraced as widely as the ace community flag.