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[[File:Requiesflag.png|thumb|220x220px|The requisexual flag.]] |
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'''Requissexual''' or '''requiessexual''' is an orientation on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]]. It is defined as someone who has limited or no sexual attraction, interest, or activity due to some form of emotional exhaustion. This emotional exhaustion may be the result of previous sexual endeavors or past experiences dealing with sex, or from something else that is emotionally draining.<ref name=":0">https://web.archive.org/web/20211219014307/https://autisutekh-blog.tumblr.com/post/88137598684/gay4dragons-okay-what-about</ref> |
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It's romantic counterpart term is [[requisromantic]]. |
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Requisexual should only be used by neurodivergent, or disabled aro-specs. |
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== Usage == |
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Requisexual is known as a [[Micro-Label|micro-label]], meaning that by saying that one is requisexual it is implied that one is also [[asexual]], or another ace-spec identity. In this case asexual is the primary sexual identity and requisexual acts as a modifier, making a specific sub-category of asexuals. |
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There is debate to whether requisexual is exclusive to [[neurodivergent]] or [[disabled]] a-specs, or if it is open to neurotypical and able-bodied a-specs as well. |
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[[Category:Ace-spec identity]] |
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== Etymology == |
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The prefix "Requies-" is taken from the Latin word "Requies" which means rest, or repose.<ref>https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/requies</ref><ref name=":0" /> |
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== History == |
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Requissexual was coined alongside it's counterpart term, requiesromantic, by deactivated tumblr user gay4dragons on or before June 8, 2014.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Flag == |
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Requissexual shares its flag with its romantic counterpart label, requisromantic. It was made on or before October 1st, 2014 by deactivated tumblr user hyaenahart. In order the meanings of the stripes are |
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* "Black: Aromanticism and Asexuality" |
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* "Light Blue: Requis means rest and blue seems to symbolise being a rest. I chose this shade specifically only because it reminded me of a clear blue sky, the kind you’d see when resting in a grassy field or something" |
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* "Light Yellow: From what I saw Yellow seems to be a very “active” colour. And requissexuals/romantics are individuals who experience very little to no sexual/romantic attraction because of being drained energy and emotionally wise. So I figured yellow would represent that well" |
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* "White: I’m not sure why I chose white tbqh. For me it seems to represent something similar to black, perhaps also the lack of attraction" |
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* "Grey: Chose this colour to represent the possible confusion that a lot of aro aces may have. Grey also seems to be a staple in many aro ace flags and it felt wrong to not include it ngl"<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20221221175422/https://haveagaydayorg.tumblr.com/post/110327300242/hyaenahart-requissexualromantic-flags-okay</ref> |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Exclusive A-Spec Identities]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:52, 25 February 2024
Requissexual or requiessexual is an orientation on the asexual spectrum. It is defined as someone who has limited or no sexual attraction, interest, or activity due to some form of emotional exhaustion. This emotional exhaustion may be the result of previous sexual endeavors or past experiences dealing with sex, or from something else that is emotionally draining.[1]
It's romantic counterpart term is requisromantic.
Usage
There is debate to whether requisexual is exclusive to neurodivergent or disabled a-specs, or if it is open to neurotypical and able-bodied a-specs as well.
Etymology
The prefix "Requies-" is taken from the Latin word "Requies" which means rest, or repose.[2][1]
History
Requissexual was coined alongside it's counterpart term, requiesromantic, by deactivated tumblr user gay4dragons on or before June 8, 2014.[1]
Flag
Requissexual shares its flag with its romantic counterpart label, requisromantic. It was made on or before October 1st, 2014 by deactivated tumblr user hyaenahart. In order the meanings of the stripes are
- "Black: Aromanticism and Asexuality"
- "Light Blue: Requis means rest and blue seems to symbolise being a rest. I chose this shade specifically only because it reminded me of a clear blue sky, the kind you’d see when resting in a grassy field or something"
- "Light Yellow: From what I saw Yellow seems to be a very “active” colour. And requissexuals/romantics are individuals who experience very little to no sexual/romantic attraction because of being drained energy and emotionally wise. So I figured yellow would represent that well"
- "White: I’m not sure why I chose white tbqh. For me it seems to represent something similar to black, perhaps also the lack of attraction"
- "Grey: Chose this colour to represent the possible confusion that a lot of aro aces may have. Grey also seems to be a staple in many aro ace flags and it felt wrong to not include it ngl"[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20211219014307/https://autisutekh-blog.tumblr.com/post/88137598684/gay4dragons-okay-what-about
- ↑ https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/requies
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20221221175422/https://haveagaydayorg.tumblr.com/post/110327300242/hyaenahart-requissexualromantic-flags-okay