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'''Demi-''' is an [[orientation]] where one does not experience attraction to a person until they have developed an emotional connection to them. The connection can be [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]], [[Platonic Attraction|platonic]], or some other form of connection. There is no guarantee that this attraction will develop after an emotional connection is formed, but it is required in order for attraction to be possible.
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It is an orientation under the [[aspec]] umbrella and, in itself, can be a catchall for all orientation using the demi- prefix.
'''Demi-''' is an [[Aspec]] orientation where one does not experience attraction to a person until they have developed an emotional connection to them. The connection can be sexual, platonic, or some other form of connection. There is no guarantee that this attraction will develop after an emotional connection is formed, but it is required in order for attraction to be possible.
 
   
Some demi people may choose to further define their orientation in terms of genders they are attracted to (demipanromantic, demihomosexual). Others do not find this necessary, or feel that they have enough experiences of that form of attraction to figure out who they’re attracted to.
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Some demi- people may choose to further define their orientation in terms of genders they are attracted to (demi[[Pan-|panromantic]], demi[[Gay|homosexual]], demi[[Bi-|bi]], etc.). Others do not find this necessary, or feel that they have not had enough experiences of that form of attraction to figure out who they’re attracted to.
   
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
The prefix ''Demi-'' means "half" or "partial". The prefix is also used in words such as demigod.
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The prefix ''demi-'' means "half" or "partial". The prefix is also used in words such as demigod.
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==Pronunciation==
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[[File:Demi.ogg]]
   
 
==Definitions==
 
==Definitions==
*''An A-spec orientation where one only experiences attraction to someone until they have formed an emotional connection to them. With what counts as a "close connection" varying between various demis.'' - 2021
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{{Quote|An orientation under the A-spec umbrella where one only experiences attraction to someone until they have formed an emotional connection to them. With what counts as a "close connection" varying between various demis.|2021}}
   
 
==Community==
 
==Community==
===General Impact===
 
 
 
===Perception and Discrimination===
 
===Perception and Discrimination===
There is a misconception that demi orientations are not needed because "Isn't that just being normal?", which is untrue.
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There is a misconception that demi- orientations are not needed because "Isn't that just being normal?", which is untrue.
   
Being demi (demisexual, demiromantic, or other demi- orientations) is not the societal norm. On sexuality specifically for example, the societal norm is to abstain from sex until there's an emotional connection, whereas demisexuals literally cannot feel attraction until there's an emotional connection.
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Being demi- ([[demisexual]], [[demiromantic]], or other [[:Category:Demispec|demi-]] orientations) is not the societal norm. On sexuality specifically for example, the societal norm is to abstain from sex until there's an emotional connection, whereas demisexuals literally cannot feel attraction until there's an emotional connection.
   
Being demi is not the same as being straight, nor is it seen as "normal," demi people face aphobia and bigotry. Their experiences are often ridiculed and erased, often and perhaps, unintentionally, even by some in the aspec community. Not "Ace/Aro/etc enough", but also not "[[Allo]] enough" either to escape aphobes.
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Being demi- is not the same as being straight, nor is it seen as "normal". Demi- people face aphobia and bigotry. Their experiences are often ridiculed and erased, often and perhaps, unintentionally, even by some in the aspec community. Not "ace/aro/etc. enough", but also not "[[Allosexual|allo]] enough" either to escape aphobes.
   
 
==Orientation==
 
==Orientation==
*[[Demisexual]], developing sexual attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.
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* [[Demisexual]], developing sexual attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
*[[Demiromantic]], developing romantic attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.
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* [[Demiromantic]], developing romantic attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
*[[Demiplatonic]], developing platonic attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.
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* [[Demiaroace]], developing sexual and/or romantic attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
*[[Demialterous]], developing alterous attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.
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* [[Demialterous]], developing alterous attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
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* [[Demiplatonic]], developing platonic attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
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* [[Demiqueerplatonic]], developing queerplatonic attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
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* [[Demisensual]], developing sensual attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
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* [[Demiaesthetic]], developing aesthetic attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
   
 
==Related Terms==
 
==Related Terms==
 
===See Also===
 
===See Also===
*[[Demispec]]
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* [[Demispec]]
*[[Fray]]
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* [[Fray]]
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==Gallery==
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===Flags===
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Currently, there is no known general demi- flag. However, demi- flags exist for all the attraction types listed above. The [[demisexual]] flag was created first, and similar flags for the other attraction types followed soon after.
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It is unknown when the demisexual flag was created or by whom, but it was presumably created after the [[asexual]] flag was created in 2010, as it uses the same colors, which were based off the AVEN logo. In both the asexual and demisexual flags, black represents a lack of sexual attraction, and purple represents the [[acespec]] community. The grey in the demisexual flag represents [[greysexual]]ity, which demisexuality is included under, and white represents [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]].
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Demisexual.png|alt=A flag with a black triangle whose base takes up the entire left side, and the other two sides are slightly shorter than the base. The rest of the flag is split horizontally in half by a purple band. The top half is white, and the bottom half is light grey. The purple band is two and a half times thinner than the halves.|The most widely-known demisexual flag. Possibly made around 2010-2013.
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Demiromantic.png|alt=A flag with a black triangle whose base takes up the entire left side, and the other two sides are slightly shorter than the base. The rest of the flag is split horizontally in half by a green band. The top half is white, and the bottom half is light grey. The green band is two and a half times thinner than the halves.|The most widely-known demiromantic flag.
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Demiplatonic.png|alt=A flag with a black triangle whose base takes up the entire left side, and the other two sides are slightly shorter than the base. The rest of the flag is split horizontally in half by a yellow band. The top half is white, and the bottom half is light grey. The yellow band is two and a half times thinner than the halves.|The demiplatonic flag, in the same style as the demisexual flag.
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Demiqueerplatonic.png|alt=A flag with a black triangle whose base takes up the entire left side, and the other two sides are slightly shorter than the base. The rest of the flag is split horizontally in half by two bands, the top one pink, and the bottom one yellow. The top half is white, and the bottom half is light grey. The two center bands, seen as one unit, are two and a half times thinner than the halves.|The demiqueerplatonic flag, in the same style as the demisexual flag.
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Demialterous.png|alt=A flag with a black triangle whose base takes up the entire left side, and the other two sides are slightly shorter than the base. The rest of the flag is split horizontally in half by a light blue band. The top half is white, and the bottom half is light grey. The light blue band is two and a half times thinner than the halves.|The demialterous flag, in the same style as the demisexual flag.
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Demisensual.png|alt=A flag with a black triangle whose base takes up the entire left side, and the other two sides are slightly shorter than the base. The rest of the flag is split horizontally in half by an orange band. The top half is white, and the bottom half is light grey. The orange band is two and a half times thinner than the halves.|The demisensual flag, in the same style as the demisexual flag.
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Demiaesthetic.png|alt=A flag with a black triangle whose base takes up the entire left side, and the other two sides are slightly shorter than the base. The rest of the flag is split horizontally in half by a pink band. The top half is white, and the bottom half is light grey. The pink band is two and a half times thinner than the halves.|The demiaesthetic flag, in the same style as the demisexual flag.
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==Sources==
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[[Category:Aspec]][[Category:Demispec]][[Category:Greyspec]][[Category:Orientation]][[Category:Orientation Prefix]]

Latest revision as of 17:12, 29 August 2021


Demi- is an orientation where one does not experience attraction to a person until they have developed an emotional connection to them. The connection can be sexual, platonic, or some other form of connection. There is no guarantee that this attraction will develop after an emotional connection is formed, but it is required in order for attraction to be possible.

It is an orientation under the aspec umbrella and, in itself, can be a catchall for all orientation using the demi- prefix.

Some demi- people may choose to further define their orientation in terms of genders they are attracted to (demipanromantic, demihomosexual, demibi, etc.). Others do not find this necessary, or feel that they have not had enough experiences of that form of attraction to figure out who they’re attracted to.

Etymology

The prefix demi- means "half" or "partial". The prefix is also used in words such as demigod.

Pronunciation

Definitions

An orientation under the A-spec umbrella where one only experiences attraction to someone until they have formed an emotional connection to them. With what counts as a "close connection" varying between various demis.
— 2021


Community

Perception and Discrimination

There is a misconception that demi- orientations are not needed because "Isn't that just being normal?", which is untrue.

Being demi- (demisexual, demiromantic, or other demi- orientations) is not the societal norm. On sexuality specifically for example, the societal norm is to abstain from sex until there's an emotional connection, whereas demisexuals literally cannot feel attraction until there's an emotional connection.

Being demi- is not the same as being straight, nor is it seen as "normal". Demi- people face aphobia and bigotry. Their experiences are often ridiculed and erased, often and perhaps, unintentionally, even by some in the aspec community. Not "ace/aro/etc. enough", but also not "allo enough" either to escape aphobes.

Orientation

  • Demisexual, developing sexual attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
  • Demiromantic, developing romantic attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
  • Demiaroace, developing sexual and/or romantic attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
  • Demialterous, developing alterous attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
  • Demiplatonic, developing platonic attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
  • Demiqueerplatonic, developing queerplatonic attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
  • Demisensual, developing sensual attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.
  • Demiaesthetic, developing aesthetic attraction towards someone after forming an emotional connection to them.

Sources

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