Demisexual

Created by: Rust&Stardust

Definitions and Usage
Demisexual is a label on the asexual spectrum that specifies that an individual does not feel sexual attraction until an emotional bond is formed. This is not the same as being averse to one-night-stands or preferring to wait for a "special someone"; they already experience sexual attraction, but choose not to act on it. Demisexuals simply do not feel that attraction. The term demisexual was coined in 2006 by sonofzeal on the AVEN forums.

Related Terms
The demi- prefix can be attached to other forms of attraction, including romantic, and a demisexual can be of any orientation (like a trixic demisexual, for example). Its opposite is often considered fraysexual. As an acespec identity, it can be compared to other specific-scenario-attraction labels like akoisexual, but especially apressexual. Amicussexual is considered a microlabel under demisexual.

Flags
The origins of this flag are murky, but most likely originated on the AVEN forums. The colors distinctly reflect the asexual flag, as demisexuals often consider themselves partially, or mostly, asexual.