Not to be confused with polyamory, which is a term that relates to relationships between three or more people. A polysexual individual can be defined as someone who is male, female, within the spectrum or as non-binary. The main characteristic of polysexuality is that many within this group will experience sexual attraction and desires, which is considered much more fluid than individuals from other LGBTQIA+ groups. A polysexual individual will likely feel attraction to more than two genders or sexes but will not be attracted to all groups. For example, a polysexual male might be attracted to women, transgender and transexual women; however, might not be attracted to men or those considered more masculine
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Not to be confused with polyamory, which is a term that relates to relationships between three or more people. A polysexual individual can be defined as someone who is male, female, within the spectrum or as non-binary. The main characteristic of polysexuality is that many within this group will experience sexual attraction and desires, which is considered much more fluid than individuals from other LGBTQIA+ groups. A polysexual individual will likely feel attraction to more than two genders or sexes but will not be attracted to all groups. For example, a polysexual male might be attracted to women, transgender and transexual women; however, might not be attracted to men or those considered more masculine.
Other associated sexual identifiers:
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Other associated sexual identifiers:
- Omnisexual (pronounced – om-nee- sek-shoo-uhl | ˈɒmnɪsɛkʃʊəl) – a term relating to an individual, similar to polysexual, however, will likely feel attraction to all genders, sexes, binary and non-binary individuals. Unlike polysexual individuals, who will be attracted to two or more genders or sexes but may not be attracted to specific groups, Omnisexuals find all attractive
SUMMARY
- Sexual attraction or desire for two or more genders or sexes
- Will not be attracted to all groups or identities inside or outside of the gender spectrum
- Their sexual attraction is much more fluid than other LGBTQIA+ groups
- Polysexual people are more likely to tell people that they identify as Bisexual rather than explaining what Polysexual means
- Polysexuality is about attraction rather than polyamory, which is about relationships with more than one person at a time
- Polysexual people are attracted to individuals from across the gender spectrum, many genders but not necessarily all genders
- A large number of polysexual people face opposition from within and outside of the community, as many people do not believe Polysexuality is real
- Polysexuality is not widely known or even well-represented in the community
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Demisexual or Polysexual: Understanding the spectrum
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What does it mean to be demisexual or polysexual? For all those individuals who identify in this way, how are they different from those who identify within the better-known LGBT groups? The reality is that the LGBTQIA+ community is one of the most diverse groups worldwide and is made up of many smaller groups of people from non-traditional sexualities and gender identities. With such a diverse collection of groups and people, Why is it so important for many LGBTQIA+ individuals to create new terms or labels? Words and phrases and that ultimately best sum up or express their thoughts or feelings
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