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'''Sex-ambivalent''', or '''sex-conflicted''', is a [[Sex Stances|sex stance]] that describes an individual who has mixed or complicated feelings regarding the act or concept of [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]] interaction. The term is commonly used by [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] individuals, but is not exclusive to this community or sexuality. |
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<b>Sex-ambivalent</b> is a term that is used by [[asexual]] and other [[Asexual Spectrum|ace-spec]] individuals to refer to the fact that they have mixed feelings toward sex. Sex-ambivalence refers to anyone who does not fit neatly into the categories of [[sex-favorable]], [[sex-indifferent|indifferent]], or [[sex-repulsed|repulsed]]. This could be for any number for reasons. Common examples of sex-ambiance include: |
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Sex-ambivalent individuals do not fit neatly into the basic sex stance categories of [[Sex-Favorable|sex-favorable]], [[Sex-Indifferent|sex-indifferent]], or [[Sex-Repulsed|sex-repulsed]]. This can be for any number of reasons. Common sex-ambivalent experiences include the following: |
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* One's feelings about sex change frequently, so that they might be favorable or indifferent one day and then repulsed the next day. |
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* Their feelings about sex might change based upon the situation. For example, someone might be normally sex-indifferent, but if they're in a relationship where their partner is sexually attracted to them, they might feel sex-favorable. The opposite might happen as well, in which someone could feel sex-favorable or indifferent normally, but if their partner is sexually attracted to them, they might feel sex-repulsed. |
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* They may be favorable towards certain sexual acts, but repulsed by other common sexual acts. |
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* One’s feelings towards sexual interaction change or fluctuate over time ([[Sex-Oscillating|sex-oscillating]]). |
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Sex-ambivalence can also stem from internalized acephobia, which can make it so the person doesn't know if they're actually sex-favorable or if any desires to have sex are simply based on the fact that they feel that people should want to have sex. |
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* One’s feelings towards sexual interaction are different depending on the situation or involved individuals. For example, one may feel sex-repulsed normally, but feel sex-favorable only when in a relationship with a partner who is sexually attracted to them. |
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* One’s feelings towards sexual interaction are different depending on the specific sexual acts. For example one may feel repulsed by the idea of sexual intercourse, but feel favorable towards other forms of sexual interaction. |
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Not all sex-ambivalent people are asexual; there are also some [[allosexual]] people who are ambivalent about the idea of sex. |
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* One’s feelings towards sexual interaction are confusing or unidentifiable. For example, one may struggle to tell if they are sex-favorable or if their desires for sex are caused by the internalized thought that an individual “should” want to have sex. |
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Sex-ambivalent individuals may also identify as [[ARCsexual]], or [[eriscarnal]]. |
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== History == |
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This term has existed within the asexual community with no clear first coining for many years. The term was recoined for the purpose of providing a concrete source by AnonymousHermitCrab on the subreddit r/asexuality on April 27th, 2022.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/asexuality/comments/ucy0kl/coiningrecoining_interaction_stance_terms/</ref> |
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==Resources== |
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[[Category:Terminology]] |
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[[Category:Identity]] |
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[[Category:Ace-spec identity]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:35, 28 April 2022
Sex-ambivalent, or sex-conflicted, is a sex stance that describes an individual who has mixed or complicated feelings regarding the act or concept of sexual interaction. The term is commonly used by asexual spectrum individuals, but is not exclusive to this community or sexuality.
Sex-ambivalent individuals do not fit neatly into the basic sex stance categories of sex-favorable, sex-indifferent, or sex-repulsed. This can be for any number of reasons. Common sex-ambivalent experiences include the following:
- One’s feelings towards sexual interaction change or fluctuate over time (sex-oscillating).
- One’s feelings towards sexual interaction are different depending on the situation or involved individuals. For example, one may feel sex-repulsed normally, but feel sex-favorable only when in a relationship with a partner who is sexually attracted to them.
- One’s feelings towards sexual interaction are different depending on the specific sexual acts. For example one may feel repulsed by the idea of sexual intercourse, but feel favorable towards other forms of sexual interaction.
- One’s feelings towards sexual interaction are confusing or unidentifiable. For example, one may struggle to tell if they are sex-favorable or if their desires for sex are caused by the internalized thought that an individual “should” want to have sex.
Sex-ambivalent individuals may also identify as ARCsexual, or eriscarnal.
History
This term has existed within the asexual community with no clear first coining for many years. The term was recoined for the purpose of providing a concrete source by AnonymousHermitCrab on the subreddit r/asexuality on April 27th, 2022.[1]