Demisexuality
Demisexuality is a sexual orientation in which an individual does not experience primary sexual attraction – the type of attraction that is based on immediately observable characteristics such as appearance or smell and is experienced immediately after a first encounter. A demisexual person can only experience secondary sexual attraction – the type of attraction that occurs after the development of an emotional bond. The amount of time that a demisexual individual needs to know another person before developing sexual attraction towards them varies from person to person. Demisexuality is generally categorized on the asexuality spectrum.
| Etymology | French: demi, meaning "half" |
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| Definition | 1: The state of not experiencing primary sexual attraction. 2: Attracted to someone (any gender) after getting to know them for a certain period of time. |
| Classification | Sexual identity |
| Parent category | Asexuality |
| Other terms | |
| Associated terms | Gray asexuality |
| Flag | |
| Flag name | Demisexual pride flag |
| Meaning | Black chevron represents asexuality, gray represents gray asexuality, white represents sexuality, and purple represents community. |
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