For years we thought that there was only a single sexual preference, a girl like a boy and vice-versa. However, there was a hidden orientation where people of same genders were opting to be with each other, now popularly known as gay and lesbians. Then came the revolutionary 21st century where we got to know about LGBTQ and queer.
Earlier sexuality was only limited to straight, heterosexual, metrosexual and Polysexuality. Howbeit, now the things have changed and there are more to sexuality and sexual preference that we have known all our lives. You might have had a pattern while choosing your sexual partner which defines your sexuality and you might not have any hunch about it.
Why? Owing to the saddening fact that we are too afraid to ask anything that revolves around this circle. Considering the fact that homosexuality; which has been existing for years, is still paving its way to the mainstream, it’s not surprising to be afraid. However, we have almost all the answers you need to know about your own sexuality.
1. Sapiosexual
Are you someone who is attracted to a person’s intelligent? If yes, then you fall into this category. People who are sapiosexual are utterly attracted to intelligence, it turns them on. These people find a good intellect extremely arousing.
2. Bisexual
Many people have misconceptions about the word bisexual. It is as simple as it is written, people who fall into this category are sexually attracted towards both men and women.
3. Pansexual
Pan is a Greek prefix which means “all”. A person who is pansexual is sexual, emotionally and spiritually attracted to all genders. These people are often mistaken as bi-sexual which is wrong as they do not only feel attracted to men and women but all the genders in existence.
4. Asexual
A person who doesn’t feel sexually attracted towards anyone or anything is known as Asexual. As hard as it may sound to believe, it actually stands correct as there are many people who fall under this category.
5. Sociosexual
People who involve themselves in any sexual activity outside of their committed relationship are denoted as sociosexual. These people are comfortable having sex with other people than their partner without intimacy, emotional attachment or commitment.
6. Intersexual
An intersexual is a person who is biologically born with various sex characteristics. There are variations in their chromosomes, gonads, sex hormones, or genitals. These people can not be categorized as male or female solely based on their bodies.
7. Hypersexual
These people are often known as sex addicts. They have a dysfunctional preoccupation with sexual fantasy. They love obsessive, non-intimate sex. They are addicted to watching porn, compulsive masturbation. These people are romantically intense and consider their partner a mere object for. Their sexual pursuit with one partner can last at least for six months.
8. Demisexual
These people are only attracted to someone when they establish a strong emotional connection. They cannot feel the sexual attraction until unless they have connected emotionally, they are basically in between emotional and sexual pursuits who like to move ahead keeping their feelings intact.
Isn’t all of it is an eye-opener. Can you make out, you belong to which category out of these? Do share it with your friends so that they can get a clear idea of their sexuality too.
Avni S. Singh