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{{Orientation|caption1=Demi|type=Amative, Aspec|exclusivity=|coined_by=sonofzeal on AVEN (demisexuality specifically)|coining_date=February 9, 2006 (demisexuality specifically)}}
'''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.
It is an orientation under the [[Aspec|A-spec]] umbrella and in itself could 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). 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.▼
▲Some demiDemi people may choose to further define their orientation in terms of genders they are attracted to (demipanromantic, demihomosexual, demi bi). 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.
==Etymology==
==Definitions==
*''An orientation under the A-spec orientationumbrella 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.
*[[Demisexual]], developing sexual attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.
*[[Demiromantic]], developing romantic attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.
*[[Demiplatonic]], developing platonic attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.▼
*[[Demialterous]], developing alterous attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.
▲*[[Demiplatonic]], developing platonic attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.
*[[Demiqueerplatonic]], developing queerplatonic attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.
*[[Demiaesthetic]], developing aesthetic attraction towards someone after forming an emmotional connection to them.
==Related Terms==
*[[Demispec]]
*[[Fray]]
==Sources==
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[[Category:Orientation]]
[[Category:Orientation Prefix]]
[[Category:Aspec]]