Guiltisexual, also known as dreadsexual or coupsexual, is an a-spec identity that refers to individuals who, when attraction is felt, experience a sense of guilt and/or dread, presumably having an effect on the attraction. This could be because of trauma, but it does not have to be.
A romantic counterpart to Guiltisexual is Dreadromantic.
History
The term and its alternate name, dreadsexual, were coined by Fandom user jinxxopi on August 20, 2021. They were coined through this page and have no outside sources.
Another alternate name, coupsexual, was coined by Fandom user Jammer9zv1y on August 23, 2021.[1]
Flag
The guiltisexual flag was created by Fandom user jinxxopi on August 20, 2021.
The alternate flag was created by Fandom user 6cringeax6 on August 20, 2021.[2]
The coupsexual flag was created by Fandom user Jammer9zv1y on August 23, 2021. The darker red symbolizes the guilt itself, the muted red symbolizes the disconnect between sex and the self as a result or whatever it affects for the individual personally, and the white symbolizes the acceptance of this.
Etymology
"Coup" is derived from the French word coupable which translates to "guilty."