Demialterous

Created by: Rust&Stardust

Definitions and Usage
Demialterous is a label on the analterous spectrum that specifies that an individual does not feel alterous attraction until an emotional bond is formed. This is not the same as being cold, being picky, or preferring to wait for a "special someone"; they already experience alterous attraction, but choose not to act on it. Demialterous simply do not feel that attraction. The demigender and demialterous labels are not to be mistaken for each other.

Related Terms
The demi- prefix can be attached to other forms of attraction — including sexual, romantic, and platonic — and a demialterous can be of any orientation (like pan-demialterous, for example). Its opposite is often considered frayalterous. As an alterous spectrum identity, it can be compared to other specific-scenario-attraction labels.

Flags
The origins of this flag are unknown, but it's most likely pride-flag-color-schemes, as prominent flag designers. Blue and cyan are two colors most often used to repeat alterous attraction, hence the use of it in the flag.