Traumatizedsexual is a sexual orientation label for those who feel that their sexual orientation has been significantly influenced by their trauma. It was created as a broad umbrella term to include any change to one's sexual orientation that was caused by trauma. As such, this label is to be used only by individuals with trauma and/or PTSD.
Traumatizedsexuals can be of any sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity. They can be allosexual or anywhere on the asexual spectrum.
This term is not meant to be used as a stand-alone identity, but rather together with other labels.
The romantic counterpart of this label is traumatizedromantic.
Flags
Original Traumatizedsexual Flag
Both versions of this flag were made on 8/13/2022 by @bloxbreak1000 on Instagram.[1]
Meaning
Dark Blue (outermost stripes): Individuals with PTSD and C-PTSD
Light Blue (second outer stripe): Individuals with trauma
Purple Stripes: Sexuality
Interior Rainbow Stripes: These stripes are an edited version of the LGBT+ flag. Their inclusion is meant to represent the LGBTQ+ identity of the flag's intended users.
Triangular Symbol: This symbol is a slightly altered version of uppercase delta(Δ). In mathematics, the uppercase delta symbol is often used to show change in a changeable variable[2]. Likewise, the version in this flag represents the change that a user's sexuality underwent after developing trauma.
History
This label was created by discord user blocky#7805[3] on 8/13/2022. It was originally named traumasexual, but was renamed to traumatizedsexual shortly after due to realization that the name had problematic association[3].
References
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/creation-of-traumatizedsexual-flag-evidence proof of original flag coining
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_(letter) Delta (letter)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://archive.org/details/creation-of-traumatizedsexual-evidence proof of coining and renaming archive