What Sexuality Have You? A Dictionary Of Sexual Orientations
Confused by some of the different terms and identities around on the internet? Here’s a dictionary of orientations and preferences from across the spectrum.
Starting with the more widely known. . .
gay: when a male is attracted to another male, or when a female is attracted to another female
lesbian: when a female is sexually attracted to another female, might use the term “gay” interchangeably
straight or heterosexual: when a female or male is attracted to the other binary gender
bisexual: when an individual is attracted to both their own gender and another gender
An example of bisexual is when a female is attracted to both other females and males. This is often confused with. . .
pansexual or omnisexual: when an individual is attracted to all gender expressions, while still maintaining preferences
An example of pansexual is when a male is attracted to other males, females, transsexual individuals, third-gender individuals, androgynous individuals, etc.
Then, there are the lesser known. . .
skoliosexual: when an individual is not attracted to cisgender individuals, but the other gender expressions
gynesexual or gynosexual: when an individual is attracted to females and/or individuals with feminine features
androsexual: when an individual is attracted to males and/or individuals with masculine features
asexual or non-sexual: when an individual rarely experiences sexual attraction to other individuals, but still experiences romantic and/or emotional attraction
Grey A or Gray A: when an individual very rarely experiences sexual attraction or has only a slight sex drive, but may in particular situations or with particular individuals
aromantic or non-romantic: when an individual rarely experiences romantic and/or emotional attraction to other individuals, but still experiences sexual attraction
autosexual: when individuals are sexually attracted to themselves
demisexual: when an individual only experiences sexual attraction to another individual when a powerful romantic and emotional relationship is created
androgynosexual: when an individual is attracted to males, females, and/or androgynous individuals with both masculine and feminine features
polysexual: when an individual is attracted to some, but not all gender expressions
pomosexual: when an individual does not feel their sexual preference can and/or should be identified by pre-existing labels
This is all so confusing. I don’t know about you but I only identify with one sexual orientation here. However, this is not a comprehensive list; when it comes to sexuality, people are constantly coming up with new ways to identify themselves.
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35 Comments
#TeamKizito
July 18, 05:15Aswear, it is. I’d just shift to a glorious corner with my one sexuality.
D.
July 18, 05:16I’m surprised “queer” isn’t on this list, since it’s becoming a kind of catchall category in certain areas, through which people identify with the LGBT-alphabet soup community. Queer-identified folks might experience romantic or sexual attraction in a variety of the ways listed above. Obviously, in some areas queer is still primarily a slur, but it’s being reclaimed.
Pink Panther
July 18, 05:19Even some gay men I know are bandying the word around in description of us. It’s sorta like black people calling themselves ‘niggers’ when once before, it was a politically incorrect term.
Francis
July 18, 06:05O ga oh. Shit just got mega complicated. I wish I could experience that autosexual thingy. Vanity overload.
ambivalentone
July 18, 07:05b4 seeing Shawn Up until yesterday, I may not av bin aromantically skoliosexual…this is just a headache. I’m gay abeg
kacee
July 18, 07:20Lol, i didn’t know some of this sexuality (skoliosexual) exist o. So confusing…
Masked Man
July 18, 07:35Odi egwu oh
pete
July 18, 07:37my sexuality is not there
Diablo
July 18, 07:51Really?
Pink Panther
July 18, 18:16Hahahahaa!!! pete, wiarisit?
JArch
July 18, 07:48pomosexual – When an individual is attracted to pomo and not shaki
shakisexual – when an individual is attracted to shaki. can sometimes be used in place of pomosexual
pomshasexual – when an individual is attracted to both pomo and shaki and sometimes isi-ewu.
Now the list is complete
kacee
July 18, 10:12Lol
Pink Panther
July 18, 18:16Hahahahahaa! Jarch, akpansexual nko?
JArch
July 18, 19:46Akpansexual is when you’re attracted to lean meat and with very low cholesterol and carbs
***flees***
Diablo
July 18, 07:49Definitely gay, with a touch of autosexual, cus my nudies turn me on and sometimes i prefer own hands lol. And for those of you who feign distates for labels and roles while playing one role or the other, well there you have it – pomosexuals or pretentious fucks.
JustJames
July 18, 08:51*wears shade to view eclipse of the sun*
Francis
July 18, 10:07😀 😀
Khaleesi
July 18, 07:51Ohhhhh Chi m!!!
Sinnex
July 18, 08:55Na wa ooo
Eros
July 18, 09:24Confusosexual; when you are no longer sure of which sexuality you are because PP has decided to give us orishirishi this morning. Odiegwu!
Pink Panther
July 18, 18:21Hhahahahahahahahaa!!! Eros, my hands are clean o. Mbok.
Masked Man
July 18, 09:27I think I’m Grecosexual; attracted to Greek gods.
Eros
July 18, 11:08Taah! Keep kwayet there!! What do you know about greek gods í ½í¸í ½í¸
Masked Man
July 18, 11:26**retrieves bow and arrow**
Where is this one coming from?
kacee
July 18, 10:16Confusosexual, Grecosexual Lmao
KingBey
July 18, 11:20O di egwu really ! I am TB abeg
Masked Man
July 18, 11:26Of course.
Max
July 18, 13:26A GOT Cersei style shame to you @Kingbee
Pink Panther
July 18, 18:32Period! LMAO! KingBey, you be character o.
Sam La' smithereens
July 18, 11:40For those who are interested in seeing a comprehensive list check out this link.
itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2013/01/a-comprehensive-list-of-lgbtq-term-definitions/
Kester
July 18, 15:18Hahaha haha haha haha lol @jarch you are not just OK haba! I didn’t plan to laugh like this today. Amanam nsak imam mkpa and everyone is wondering what the @#%+ is wrong with me. PP the humor here is awesome. Pomo shaki cow leg sexual, now I have heard everything.
Kester
July 18, 15:22Even the mother of dragons was rendered speechless and I was so looking forward to read her take on this. # team khaleesi
ronniephoenix
July 18, 22:51Well…..
As usual can’t find anything close to my sexuality
Pink Panther
July 19, 04:36You mean it? What IS your sexuality please?
King
July 28, 10:19Charactersexual…attracted to someone’s character…I think that’s where I belong ..