Meaning of demisexuality | Babel Free

Definitions

The state of not experiencing primary sexual attraction (based on sight or smell or other instantly available information), but only secondary sexual attraction (after the development of an emotional bond).

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Asexuality with the ability to experience romantic attraction should not be confused with demisexuality, which is somewhat similar.”

“This workshop aims to be a comprehensive coverage of the basics about sexual orientation, gender identity, and LGBT topics with a special focus on asexuality and demisexuality.”

“Demisexuality further complicates my orientation. Or, at the very least, demisexuality imposes more difficulty in describing my particular brand of queerness.”

CEFR level