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    [[File:Sex repulsed.png|thumb|Sex-repulsed/averse flag]][[File:Sex-averse2.png|thumb|Sex-averse flag.]][[File:Sex-averse.png|thumb|The sex-averse flag.]]'''Sex-averse''' is a term that is used most commonly by [[asexual]] and other [[Asexual Spectrum|ace-spec]] individuals to indicate that they find the idea of personally engaging in sexual activity undesirable, uninteresting, uncomfortable, or otherwise unwanted. These feelings towards personally engaging in sex can range from dislike or discomfort to intense fear or disgust, but sex-averse individuals aren't repulsed by the idea of sex in general. They don't mind others engaging in sexual activity or sexual discussion. They themselves may enjoy discussing sexual topics, telling sexual jokes, or consuming sexual media. For some individuals, the sex-aversion only applies to the act of intercourse; for others, the aversion may extend to other sexual acts. Some individuals may experience varying levels of sex-aversion.
    [[File:Sex-averse.png|thumb|The sex-averse flag.|220x220px]][[File:Sex-averse2.png|thumb|An alternative sex-averse flag.|180x180px]][[File:Sex repulsed.png|thumb|The original sex-repulsed/averse flag|180x180px]]'''Sex-averse''' is a [[Sex Stances|sex stance]] that describes an individual who is [[Sex-Repulsed|repulsed]] by the idea of personally engaging in [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]] activity. The term is commonly used by [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] individuals, but is not exclusive to this community or sexuality.


    Sex-averse individuals may find the idea of personally engaging in sexual activity undesirable, uninteresting, uncomfortable, or generally unwanted. They do not feel the same way about sexual interaction that does not involve themselves, and may feel [[Sex-Favorable|favorable]] or [[Sex-Indifferent|indifferent]] towards sexual interaction as a concept. Sex-averse individuals may be fine with or interested in discussing sexual topics, telling sexual jokes, or consuming sexual media.
    Some individuals use sex-aversion and [[Sex-Repulsed|sex-repulsion]] interchangably, but they are distinct despite their overlap. Sex-aversion specifically refers to negative feelings regarding the idea of oneself being in a sexual situation. Aversion to the idea of sex in general would fall under sex-repulsion. Repulsion also has the association of stronger negative feelings like fear or disgust, or physical reactions like cringing, shaking, pain, or nausea. These can still be present in sex-aversion, but only in relation to one's own participation in sexual activity.


    Some individuals may be repulsed by certain sexual acts, while feeling favorable or indifferent towards other sexual acts. The term [[Sex-Ambivalent|sex-ambivalent]] may be used to describe this experience.
    Sex-aversion can overlap with [[Sex-ambivalent|sex-ambivalence]] since one's feelings about sex changes depending on whether or not they are involved. One's feelings towards sex in contexts not involving oneself may reflect [[Sex-indifferent|indifference]] or [[Sex-favorable|favorablility]].


    Some individuals may be repulsed by certain sexual acts due to trauma or exhaustion. The term [[Sex-Drained|sex-drained]] may be used to describe this experience.
    Someone who is sex-averse may identify as [[apothisexual]], [[ARCsexual]], or [[discarnal]]. Sex-aversion is also common for [[aegosexual|aegosexuals]].

    Sex-averse individuals may also identify as [[ARCsexual]], [[apothisexual]], [[Inactsexual]], or [[discarnal]].


    ==Flag==
    ==Flag==
    Sex-aversion shares its original flag with sex-repulsion. It was created on January 15, 2018 by Tumblr user beyond-mogai-pride-flags.<ref>https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/169725646550/sex-and-romance-negativerepulsedaverse</ref>
    Sex-averse shares its original flag with sex-repulsed. It was created on January 15, 2018 by Tumblr user beyond-mogai-pride-flags.<ref>https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/169725646550/sex-and-romance-negativerepulsedaverse</ref>

    Two alternate flags were created on March 19, 2021 by wikia user [[User:Cilantrouble|Cilantrouble]]. One features a circled dash, a special defined operation similar to subtraction, representing the similarity to sex-repulsion. It can also be interpreted as being a mix of the repulsed and indifferent pride flags. Another flag features a single tilde, showing similarity to sex-ambivalence. It can also be interpreted as a mix of the repulsed and ambivalent pride flags.


    == History ==
    Two flag edits were created on March 19, 2021 by wikia user [[User:Smollishbean|Smollishbean]]. One features a circled dash, a special defined operation similar to subtraction, representing the similarity to sex-repulsion. It can also be interpreted as being a mix of the repulsed and indifferent pride flags. Another flag features a single tilde, showing similarity to sex-ambivalence. It can also be interpreted as a mix of the repulsed and ambivalent pride flags.
    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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    The sex-averse flag.
    An alternative sex-averse flag.
    The original sex-repulsed/averse flag

    Sex-averse is a sex stance that describes an individual who is repulsed by the idea of personally engaging in sexual activity. The term is commonly used by asexual spectrum individuals, but is not exclusive to this community or sexuality.

    Sex-averse individuals may find the idea of personally engaging in sexual activity undesirable, uninteresting, uncomfortable, or generally unwanted. They do not feel the same way about sexual interaction that does not involve themselves, and may feel favorable or indifferent towards sexual interaction as a concept. Sex-averse individuals may be fine with or interested in discussing sexual topics, telling sexual jokes, or consuming sexual media.

    Some individuals may be repulsed by certain sexual acts, while feeling favorable or indifferent towards other sexual acts. The term sex-ambivalent may be used to describe this experience.

    Some individuals may be repulsed by certain sexual acts due to trauma or exhaustion. The term sex-drained may be used to describe this experience.

    Sex-averse individuals may also identify as ARCsexual, apothisexual, Inactsexual, or discarnal.

    Flag

    Sex-averse shares its original flag with sex-repulsed. It was created on January 15, 2018 by Tumblr user beyond-mogai-pride-flags.[1]

    Two alternate flags were created on March 19, 2021 by wikia user Cilantrouble. One features a circled dash, a special defined operation similar to subtraction, representing the similarity to sex-repulsion. It can also be interpreted as being a mix of the repulsed and indifferent pride flags. Another flag features a single tilde, showing similarity to sex-ambivalence. It can also be interpreted as a mix of the repulsed and ambivalent pride flags.

    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.[2]

    Resources

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