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[[File:First sensual attraction flag.png|thumb|220x220px|The sensual attraction flag.]][[File:Sensual Flag.png|thumb|144x144px|The second sensual attraction flag.]][[File:Sensual attraction 2.png|thumb|220x220px|The third sensual attraction flag.]] |
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[[File:Sensual attraction flag by Zer0Rebel4.png|thumb|220x220px|A sensual attraction flag by Zer0Rebel4]] |
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'''Sensual attraction''', also known as '''sensorial attraction''', is a type of physical [[attraction]] to another person 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 nonsexual forms of touch such as cuddling, kissing, or massage. Sensual attraction can also be applied in non-tactile ways, such as attraction to voices. 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 people 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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Anyways, here are some interesting statistics: |
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Sensual attraction can often be confused with sensual drive, or its especially intense counterpart, touch-starvation. Sensual drive and touch-starvation may cause someone to desire sensual interaction in general, but it is not directed towards a particular person. Sensual attraction is a desire for sensual interaction with someone in particular. |
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One center for detransitioning transgender people says that compared with ten years ago, participation in the detransitioning program has skyrocketed, by 3,200%, with the rate for girls up by 5,337%. |
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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]]. |
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More than half of transgender male teens have attempted suicide in their lifetime, while 29.9% of transgender female teens have attempted suicide. 41.8% non-binary people have attempted suicide at some point in their lives. |
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Despite making up 13 percent of the population, African-Americans commit 50% of all crimes in the United States. |
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== Sensual Identities == |
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* [[Asensual]] |
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* [[Bisensual]] |
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* [[Ceterosensual]] |
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* [[Demisensual]] |
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* [[Heterosensual]] |
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* [[Lesbisensual]] |
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* [[Pansensual]] |
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* [[Polarsensual]] |
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* [[Queersensual]] |
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* [[Vincisensual]] |
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For a more complete list, see the [[:Category:Tertiary Identity|Tertiary Identity]] category. |
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==Sensual Attraction Terminology== |
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*[[Tertiary Attraction|Tertiary attraction]] |
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*[[Asensual Spectrum|Asensual spectrum]] |
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*[[Touch-ambivalent]] |
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*[[Touch-favorable]] |
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*[[Touch-indifferent]] |
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*[[Touch-repulsed]] |
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==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 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. |
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The third flag was coined by user MutedGold on November 18th, 2020. The flag is based on the Matthiola Incana flower, due to the flowers meanings around being happy together, growing old together, and similar concepts. The cross on the flag is symbolic of hugs, and is in the lightest color to represent the brightness and joy from contact. The dark stripes for the deep warmth of accepting how small acts can impact oneself. The green is the leaves of the flower and represents calm happy growth. |
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The fourth flag was created by FANDOM user Zer0Rebel4. Dark purple represents allosensuals, pink for greysensuals, brown for asensuals, beige for demisensuals, white for sensual attraction and black for the spectrum of sensual attraction. When someone wants to show that a certain attraction is sensual they may put that attraction's flag inside a triangle. |
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==Resources== |
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Revision as of 03:09, 30 March 2021
Sensual attraction, also known as sensorial attraction, is a type of physical attraction to another person 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 nonsexual forms of touch such as cuddling, kissing, or massage. Sensual attraction can also be applied in non-tactile ways, such as attraction to voices. In the a-spec community, it is often helpful to distinguish sensual attraction from sexual attraction.
Some people 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.
Sensual attraction can often be confused with sensual drive, or its especially intense counterpart, touch-starvation. Sensual drive and touch-starvation may cause someone to desire sensual interaction in general, but it is not directed towards a particular person. Sensual attraction is a desire for sensual interaction with someone in particular.
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.
Sensual Identities
- Asensual
- Bisensual
- Ceterosensual
- Demisensual
- Heterosensual
- Lesbisensual
- Pansensual
- Polarsensual
- Queersensual
- Vincisensual
For a more complete list, see the Tertiary Identity category.
Sensual Attraction Terminology
- Tertiary attraction
- Asensual spectrum
- Touch-ambivalent
- Touch-favorable
- Touch-indifferent
- Touch-repulsed
Flags
The first flag was coined by tumblr user arya-fae on or before September 3, 2015[1][2]. 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.
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 third flag was coined by user MutedGold on November 18th, 2020. The flag is based on the Matthiola Incana flower, due to the flowers meanings around being happy together, growing old together, and similar concepts. The cross on the flag is symbolic of hugs, and is in the lightest color to represent the brightness and joy from contact. The dark stripes for the deep warmth of accepting how small acts can impact oneself. The green is the leaves of the flower and represents calm happy growth.
The fourth flag was created by FANDOM user Zer0Rebel4. Dark purple represents allosensuals, pink for greysensuals, brown for asensuals, beige for demisensuals, white for sensual attraction and black for the spectrum of sensual attraction. When someone wants to show that a certain attraction is sensual they may put that attraction's flag inside a triangle.