This means that the outward expression of a relationship (for example existence of actions such as holding hands, kissing, etc.) can be misleading as to its type. What distinguishes romantic relationships from non-romantic relationships is the romantic intent or lack thereof. People identifying as aromantic can also experience romance in a way otherwise disconnected from normative societal expectations (for example due to feeling repulsed by romance, or being uninterested in romantic relationships.) Where alloromantic people have an emotional need to be with another person in a romantic relationship, aromantics are often satisfied with friendships and other non-romantic relationships. Some individuals who identify as Asexual may, or may not masturbate, have sex, create relationships or hold the same definition of Asexuality.Īn aromantic is a person who experiences little or no romantic attraction to others. The earliest use of the term “androsexual” can be traced back to about 1997.Īn asexual is an individual who does not experience sexual attraction, or experiences such a low level of sexual attraction that they do not consider it to be notable.Īsexuality is not celibacy as people choose who are celibate may experience sexual attraction, but not necessarily act on it.Īs all sexualities, diversity among the asexual community means that each individual may experience asexuality differently. The blue stripe represents men, the brown stripe represents stability and support, and the purple represents attraction to masculinity in general.
Some androsexual people are only attracted to men, while others are attracted to masculine people no matter their gender. The term androsexual can be used by guys, sometimes girls, or most commonly by non binary people. Akiosexual can also be defined as someone who doesn't care or want their feelings reciprocated.Īndrosexual describes someone who experiences attraction to men and/or masculinity and/or male anatomy, regardless of whether the object of one's affection identifies as a man. Akiosexual (also called akionesexual and lithsexual) refers to a person who experiences sexual attraction, but has their feelings fade if reciprocated.