Abrosexuality: A term referring to the fluidity in one's romantic and/or sexual orientation, marked by changes or absence of typical attraction patterns over time.
Understanding Abrosexuality: A Fluid Sexual Orientation
Abrosexuality is a unique sexual orientation that is characterized by a fluid and changing pattern of sexual attraction over time. This means that an abrosexual person may experience attraction to different genders at different times, or may have fluctuating levels of sexual interest, or an unstable relationship to fixed labels [1][2][5].
Unlike other terms related to sexual fluidity and orientation, abrosexuality emphasizes changeability in attraction over time. For instance, asexuality refers to having little or no sexual attraction to others, typically a more stable and fixed orientation [general knowledge]. Bisexuality, on the other hand, is the sexual attraction to two or more genders, often a specific and relatively stable orientation describing attraction to both same and different genders [3]. Pansexuality describes attraction to people regardless of gender, implying all-gender attraction, but it is generally regarded as a more consistent identity compared to abrosexuality [2][4].
The term "abro" likely derives from the Greek word "abro", meaning delicate or graceful, reflecting the fluid and graceful nature of abrosexuality [6]. Some may use the term "abroromantic" to specifically describe fluctuations in their romantic attraction [7].
It's important to note that abrosexual individuals may identify with asexuality, bisexuality, or pansexuality, among other orientations [8]. They may also prefer relationships that reflect their fluid sexuality, such as a "wavership", a form of relationship where the exact type of relationship can change [9].
Organizations like The Trevor Project, The Audre Lorde Project, International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, CenterLink, and Equality Federation offer support for individuals who identify as abrosexual [10].
In summary, abrosexuality is a fluid sexual orientation defined by active, ongoing changes in sexual attraction patterns, distinguishing it from fixed orientations like asexuality, bisexuality, or pansexuality. It also differs from broader identity terms like queer and relates to sexual orientation rather than gender identity fluidity [1][2][3][4][5].
[1] https://www.healthline.com/health/abrosexual [2] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/my-sex-life/202003/what-is-abrosexuality [3] https://www.verywellmind.com/bisexuality-2795524 [4] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/my-sex-life/201907/what-is-pansexuality [5] https://www.queerty.com/what-is-abrosexuality-20190125 [6] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abro [7] https://www.healthline.com/health/abrosexual [8] https://www.verywellmind.com/abrosexuality-2797282 [9] https://www.healthline.com/health/abrosexual [10] https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/find-help/glbtq-ia-organizations/
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