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    {{Sexuality Info|title1=|image1=Toric.png|caption1=The toric flag.|gender(s):=Non-Binary|gender(s)_attracted_to:=Men (exclusively or not)}}
    {{Sexuality Info|title1=|image1=Toric.png|caption1=The toric flag.|gender(s):=Non-Binary|gender(s)_attracted_to:=Men (exclusively or not)}}
    [[File:Toric flag.png|thumb|The toric flag without the symbol]]
    [[File:Toric2.png|thumb|An alternative toric flag]]
    [[File:Alttoric flag.jpg|thumb|An alternate toric flag by frcgdad_]]
    [[File:Demitoric.png|thumb|The demitoric flag]]
    '''Toric''', also known as '''quadrisian''', is a [[juvelic]] [[orientation]] that refers to [[non-binary]] individuals who are [[attracted]] to [[men]]. This can be exclusive attraction or not. If one is exclusively attracted to men, one might also identity as [[viramoric]]. While only quadrisian was specifically created as a non-binary equivalent of [[achillean]], both terms can be used as such. It may be abbreviated to NBLM (non-binary loving men). Toric or quadrisian can be used by any non-binary individuals, regardless of [[alignment]], though non-binary individuals attracted to men do not have to identify with these terms.


    The [[femaric]] equivalent to toric and quadrisian is [[trixic]]. And the [[Enboric|reverse]] (MLNB) is [[adonic]].
    '''Toric''' (also know as '''quadrisian''') is a [[diamoric]] orientation that refers to [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] people who are attracted to men. This can be exclusive attraction or not. If one is exclusively attracted to men one might also identity as [[viramoric]]. The term was created as a non-binary equivalent of [[achillean]]. It may be abbreviated to nblm (non-binary loving men). Toric can be used by any non-binary person, regardless of [[Gender Alignment|alignment]], though non-binary people attracted to men do not have to identify as toric.


    == Subsets ==
    The feminine equivalent to toric is [[trixic]].


    * [[Torian]]: [[gai]]/[[gay]] toric.
    This term originates from the Latin suffix "-tor" denoting masculine agent nouns such as "cantor", with the feminine counterpart of this suffix being "-trix".
    * [[Torion]]: [[strayt]]/[[straight]] toric.
    [[File:Toric flag.svg|alt=The toric flag, without additional symbols.|thumb|220x220px|The toric flag, without symbol.]]
    * [[Torien]]: [[diamoric]] toric.


    == Flag ==
    == Etymology ==
    The term toric originates from the Latin suffix ''to''r, denoting masculine agent nouns such as ''cantor''. The feminine counterpart is ''trix''.
    The toric flag was designed by Tumblr user Diamoricmlm-and-nblm on October 17th 2017<ref>https://diamoricmlm-and-nblm.tumblr.com/post/166519098971/an-idea-for-the-nblmquadrisiantoric-flag-based</ref>, based off the trixic flag. Green and purple represent being non-binary. Blue represents attraction to men. In the center is the non-binary symbol overlapping the symbol for men.


    Quadrisian is based on the Latin word for rectangle, ''quad'', due to the fact that men and masculinity are often represented by rectangles and angular shapes in western art.


    == Resources ==
    == History and Flag ==
    Quadrisian was coined by Tumblr user demisexual-yuri on or before July 19, 2017.<ref>[https://era3universe-blog.tumblr.com/post/163177518420/demisexual-yuri-demisexual-yuri-so-ive-been Tumblr post coining quadrisian.]</ref> In collaboration with some friends, including demisexual-yuri, toric was coined by Tumblr user bigendering on a Discord server on July 20, 2017.<ref>[https://bigendering.tumblr.com/post/163231746646/toric-and-trixic Tumblr post on toric and trixic.]</ref>

    The toric flag was designed by Tumblr user diamoricmlm-and-nblm on October 17, 2017.<ref>[https://diamoricmlm-and-nblm.tumblr.com/post/166519098971/an-idea-for-the-nblmquadrisiantoric-flag-based Tumblr post announcing the quadrisian and toric flag.]</ref>, based off the orbisian flag. Green and purple represent being non-binary, and blue represents attraction to men. In the center is the non-binary symbol overlapping the symbol for men.

    An alternative toric flag was designed by Reddit user frcgdad_ on September 1, 2020.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/QueerVexillology/comments/ikitr2/nblw_and_nblm_flags_nonbinary_loving_women_and/ Reddit post on NBLW and NBLM flags.]</ref>

    The alternative toric flag was created by an anonymous wiki user on April 20, 2021. The aqua-mint stripes represent non-binary attraction to men. The flower in the center is a Sweet William flower, which is commonly used to represent gallantry, finesse, masculinity, manhood, and strength. The flag was designed to follow the same format as the [[sapphic]], achillean, and diamoric flags, as well as similar flags for [[Juvelic Orientations|juvelic orientations]].

    The [[Demisexual|demi]]<nowiki/>toric flag was created by an anonymous wiki user on August 3, 2021. It is the Sweet William toric flag in the demi- flag format. The dark grey stripe stands for [[A-Spec|a-spec]] attraction. This flag can be used for [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]], [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]], and [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary]] attraction.

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    Latest revision as of 18:16, 29 July 2023

    The toric flag without the symbol
    An alternative toric flag
    An alternate toric flag by frcgdad_
    The demitoric flag

    Toric, also known as quadrisian, is a juvelic orientation that refers to non-binary individuals who are attracted to men. This can be exclusive attraction or not. If one is exclusively attracted to men, one might also identity as viramoric. While only quadrisian was specifically created as a non-binary equivalent of achillean, both terms can be used as such. It may be abbreviated to NBLM (non-binary loving men). Toric or quadrisian can be used by any non-binary individuals, regardless of alignment, though non-binary individuals attracted to men do not have to identify with these terms.

    The femaric equivalent to toric and quadrisian is trixic. And the reverse (MLNB) is adonic.

    Subsets

    Etymology

    The term toric originates from the Latin suffix tor, denoting masculine agent nouns such as cantor. The feminine counterpart is trix.

    Quadrisian is based on the Latin word for rectangle, quad, due to the fact that men and masculinity are often represented by rectangles and angular shapes in western art.

    History and Flag

    Quadrisian was coined by Tumblr user demisexual-yuri on or before July 19, 2017.[1] In collaboration with some friends, including demisexual-yuri, toric was coined by Tumblr user bigendering on a Discord server on July 20, 2017.[2]

    The toric flag was designed by Tumblr user diamoricmlm-and-nblm on October 17, 2017.[3], based off the orbisian flag. Green and purple represent being non-binary, and blue represents attraction to men. In the center is the non-binary symbol overlapping the symbol for men.

    An alternative toric flag was designed by Reddit user frcgdad_ on September 1, 2020.[4]

    The alternative toric flag was created by an anonymous wiki user on April 20, 2021. The aqua-mint stripes represent non-binary attraction to men. The flower in the center is a Sweet William flower, which is commonly used to represent gallantry, finesse, masculinity, manhood, and strength. The flag was designed to follow the same format as the sapphic, achillean, and diamoric flags, as well as similar flags for juvelic orientations.

    The demitoric flag was created by an anonymous wiki user on August 3, 2021. It is the Sweet William toric flag in the demi- flag format. The dark grey stripe stands for a-spec attraction. This flag can be used for sexual, romantic, and tertiary attraction.

    References

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