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[[File:First sensual attraction flag.png|thumb|220x220px|The sensual attraction flag.]][[File:Sensual Flag.png|thumb|180x180px|The second sensual attraction flag.]][[File:Sensual attraction 2.png|thumb|180x180px|The third sensual attraction flag.]] |
[[File:First sensual attraction flag.png|thumb|220x220px|The sensual attraction flag.]][[File:Sensual Flag.png|thumb|180x180px|The second sensual attraction flag.]][[File:Sensual attraction 2.png|thumb|180x180px|The third sensual attraction flag.]] |
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[[File:Sensual attraction flag by Zer0Rebel4.png|thumb|182x182px|A sensual attraction flag by Zer0Rebel4]][[File:Sensual_flag_2.png|thumb|180x180px| |
[[File:Sensual attraction flag by Zer0Rebel4.png|thumb|182x182px|A sensual attraction flag by Zer0Rebel4]][[File:Sensual_flag_2.png|thumb|180x180px|An equally sized version of the sensual flag.]] |
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'''Sensual attraction''', also known as '''sensorial attraction''', is a type of physical [[attraction]] to another individual involving the senses, usually the sense of touch. This is not an explicitly sexual form of physical touch, for example, sensual attraction could involve an interest in |
'''Sensual attraction''', also known as '''sensorial attraction''', is a type of [[Physical Attraction|physical]] [[attraction]] to another individual involving the senses, usually the sense of touch. This is not an explicitly [[sexual]] form of physical touch, for example, sensual attraction could involve an interest in non-sexual forms of touch such as cuddling, kissing, holding hands, or massage. Sensual attraction can also be applied in non-tactile ways, such as attraction to voices, or odor. In the [[A-Spec|a-spec]] community, it is often helpful to distinguish sensual attraction from [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]]. |
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Some individuals may get sensual pleasure from non-human objects, such as pillows, blankets, or toys. In which case it's important to remember that one can receive pleasure usually associated with a form of attraction without actually feeling that form of attraction. |
Some individuals may get sensual pleasure from non-human objects, such as pillows, blankets, or toys. In which case it's important to remember that one can receive pleasure usually associated with a form of attraction without actually feeling that form of attraction. |
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A sensual crush is known as a lush, although the term is not widely used. Sensual attraction is most commonly associated with the color orange. Someone who regularly experiences sensual attraction would be [[allosensual]]. One who does not or experiences little sensual attraction may identify as [[asensual]] or an identity on the [[Asensual Spectrum|asensual spectrum]]. |
A sensual crush is known as a lush, although the term is not widely used. Sensual attraction is most commonly associated with the color orange. Someone who regularly experiences sensual attraction would be [[allosensual]]. One who does not or experiences little sensual attraction may identify as [[asensual]] or an identity on the [[Asensual Spectrum|asensual spectrum]]. |
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== Sensual Identities == |
== Sensual Identities == |
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* [[Vincisensual]] |
* [[Vincisensual]] |
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For a more complete list, see the [[:Category:Tertiary Identity| |
For a more complete list, see the [[:Category:Tertiary Identity|tertiary identity]] category. |
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==Sensual Attraction Terminology== |
==Sensual Attraction Terminology== |
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*[[Tertiary attraction]] |
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*[[Asensual Spectrum|Asensual spectrum]] |
*[[Asensual Spectrum|Asensual spectrum]] |
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*[[Touch-ambivalent]] |
*[[Touch-ambivalent]] |
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*[[Touch-indifferent]] |
*[[Touch-indifferent]] |
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*[[Touch-repulsed]] |
*[[Touch-repulsed]] |
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*[[Touch-repulsed|Touch-averse]] |
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*[[Touch-Drained|Touch-drained]] |
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*[[Touch-Oscillating|Touch-oscillating]] |
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==Flags == |
==Flags == |
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The first flag was coined by tumblr user arya-fae on or before September 3, 2015<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Sensual-Ace-Aro-557589529</ref><ref>https://pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/147083424165/sensual</ref> |
The first flag was coined by tumblr user arya-fae on or before September 3, 2015.<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Sensual-Ace-Aro-557589529</ref><ref>https://pride-color-schemes.tumblr.com/post/147083424165/sensual</ref> The flag was based on the asexual flag. The multiple shades of purple represent different elements of sensual attraction such as sight, touch, hugs, caresses, kisses, and similar physical senses. |
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The second flag was coined by an unknown user at an unknown time. White represents a lack of sexuality or sexual desire, peach and light brown represents skin and the sensation of touch, and finally, the black represents diversity from sexual attraction. |
The second flag was coined by an unknown user at an unknown time. White represents a lack of sexuality or sexual desire, peach and light brown represents skin and the sensation of touch, and finally, the black represents diversity from sexual attraction. |
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==Resources== |
==Resources== |
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[[Category:Terminology]] |
[[Category:Terminology]] |
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[[Category:Attraction]] |
[[Category:Attraction]] |
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