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Orchidspec

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Orchid spectrum is an umbrella term for orientations that hold Attraction without Action, or “Allo through an Aspec Lense”.[1]

Orchid- is when an individual feels attraction, but doesn’t desire a relationship in real life (although it may not always be this clear-cut). The person can be Aspec or Allo or use the term in itself.

Some examples of Orchid-spec are,

  • You don’t desire a relationship at all, but still feel attraction.
  • You don’t desire a relationship in a traditional sense, and prefer it only in fictional scenarios.
  • You feel attraction, but not connected to yourself.
  • System Members who only prefer relationships in system, but could never have a relationship while fronting (but still feel attraction).

Some orientations that could fall under the Orchid spectrum if they so choose are Aego, Litho, Ficto, etc.

Etymology

Orchid is a flower often used to symbolize love, sex and fertility.

History

Orchidspec was originally coined on May 31, 2021 by tumblr user Plurgai.[2] Due to major concerns and controversy concerning the original coiner, it was recoined by Tumblr user Warnlistrecoins[3] on November 7th, 2021, along with it's subtypes. A new flag and symbol for it was also created at the same time, along with an alternative Carrd for the umbrella[4]

Symbol

Sources

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