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[[File:Demiflag.png|thumb|220x220px|The demisexual flag.]][[File:Alternate demisexual flag.png|thumb|Alternate demisexual flag.]][[File:Alternate demisexual flag (2).jpg|thumb|Alternate demisexual flag.]]
[[File:39BB39B9-9C20-4381-A759-9F8DA5B63B83.jpg|thumb|Alternate demisexual flag.]]
[[File:Demisexual2 flag.png|thumb|Alternate demisexual flag by Tumblr user crimsxnflxwerz.]]
[[File:Alternate Demisexual flag.png|alt=Alternate Demisexual flag|thumb|Alternate Demisexual flag]]
It is important to distinguish between typical sexual attraction to friends and romantic partners, and demisexuality. Additionally, it is important to note that demisexuals are not simply choosing to abstain from sexual activity until they know the individual better. [[Allosexual|Allosexuals]] are capable of feeling sexual attraction to individuals they do not know very well, though they typically choose not to act on it. Demisexuals are incapable of feeling sexual attraction unless a close relationship is established, though they may still engage in sexual activity with the assumption that attraction will develop at some point.
Demisexual can be a sexual orientation on its own or can be combined with other orientations. For example, one could be demisexual and [[polysexual]] ([[demipolysexual]]), meaning that when one does experience sexual attraction they can experience it towards multiple genders, but not all genders.
Demisexual may be considered a type of [[Mesi Asexual|mesi asexual]], [[greysexual]] attraction, and [[aliquasexual]] attraction. [[Fraysexual]] is often described as the "opposite" of demisexual.
Counterparts to demisexual for other forms of attraction include: [[demiromantic]], [[demiplatonic]], [[demisensual]], [[demialterous]], and [[Flectic|demiflectic]].
Some examples of identities and microlabels relating to demisexuality include:
* [[Demisexualspike]]
* [[Sequencesexual]]
* [[Dellosexual]]
* [[Communicosexual]] (in some cases)
* [[Demipleasure]]
* [[Apressexual]]
* [[Encephalosexual]]
* [[Amantesexual]]
The term demisexual was coined in 2006 on the AVEN forms by user sonofzeal, who described his experience of not being sexually attracted to individuals without first forming an emotional connection. Sonofzeal felt neither [[asexual]] nor allosexual and created the term to more accurately describe needing an emotional bond as a prerequisite to sexual attraction. The term started to gain widespread popularity in 2008.<ref>https://feeld.co/blog/feeld-guides/definition-demisexual</ref>
The third alternate demisexual flag was designed by tumblr user crimsxnflxwerz on August 2, 2018.
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'''Demisexual''' is a sexual orientation on the [[asexual spectrum]] defined as someone who does not experience [[sexual attraction]] until they have formed a deep emotional connection with someone. The connection can be [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]], [[Platonic Attraction|platonic]], or some other form of connection. What counts as a "close connection" can vary between demisexuals. Forming an emotional bond with someone does not mean that one is automatically attracted to said individual, as it just means there's now a possibility for one to feel attraction.▼
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▲'''Demisexual{{PAGENAME}}''' is aan sexual[[Aspec]] orientation(specifically on the [[asexual spectrumAcespec|Ace-spec]]) definedorientation aswhere someoneone whoexperiences doessexual notattraction experienceto [[sexuala attraction]]person untilafter they have formeddeveloped a deepan emotional connection withto someonethem. The connection can be [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]], [[Platonic Attraction|platonic]], or some other form of connection. What counts as a "close connection" can vary between demisexualsDemisexuals. Forming an emotional bond with someone does not mean that one is automatically attracted to said individualperson, as it just means there's now a possibility for one to feel attraction.
Some Demisexuals may choose to further define their orientation in terms of genders they are attracted to (Demiheterosexual, Demibisexual). Others do not find this necessary, or feel that they have enough experiences of sexual attraction to figure out who they’re attracted to.
The prefix ''demi-'' means "half" or "partial". The prefix is also used in words such as demigod.▼
==Definition==
{{Quote|An Ace-spec orientation where one only experiences sexual attraction to someone until they have formed an emotional connection to them. With what counts as a "close connection" varying between various demisexuals.|Unknown. 2021}}
{{Quote|A demisexual is, in my book at least, someone who does not experience sexual attraction to people in general. In that respect, I can and do identify as asexual. However, with someone I'm in love with, it's completely different, and I might as well be a "full fledged" sexual, but only with that one person. Full fledged meaning actually desiring sex, both for the physical and emotional aspect, being attracted to that special someone, and feeling sexual arousal in terms of wanting to do something on multiple levels instead of simply the biological reflex or "ugh not again"|OwlSaint, Popularizer of Demisexual. 2008}}
{{Quote|A term for people who only have "secondary" sexual attraction but not any "primary".|sonofzeal, Coiner. 2006}}
The term Demisexual was coined on February 9, 2006 on the AVEN forms by user Sonofzeal, who described the experience of not having "primary" sexual attraction but being capable of "secondary".<ref>[https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/14000-asexual-sex/?do=findComment&comment=375635 Coining of Demisexual by Sonofzeal]</ref> Primary in this as meaning sexual attraction mostly based on physical attributes and secondary as sexual attraction that only develops upon emotional attraction developing first. Sonofzeal felt neither Asexual nor Allosexual and created the term to more accurately describe needing an emotional bond as a prerequisite to sexual attraction. The term started to gain widespread popularity in 2008 because of AVEN user OwlSaint.<ref>[https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/29621-demis/?do=findComment&comment=820575 Demisexual by OwlSaint]</ref>
== Identities Gallery==
===Flags===
It is unknown when the demisexualmost widely-known Demisexual flag was created or by whowhom, but it was presumably created after the asexual[[Asexual]] flag was created in 2010, as itsit useuses the same colors, which were based off the AVEN logo. In both the asexualAsexual and demisexualDemisexual flags, black and represents a lack of sexual attraction, and purple represents the ace[[Acespec|Ace-spec]] community. The grey represents [[greysexualGreysexual|Greysexuality]], which demisexualityDemisexuality is included under., On the demisexual flagand white represents [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]].▼
Two alternate Demisexual flags were created by tumblr user CrimsxnFlxwerz on August 2, 2018.<ref>[https://archive.ph/EjLNJ CrimsxnFlxwerz' Demisexual flags, Archived]</ref> The flags was made in response to some people being uncomfortable with the original flag's black triangle. The redesigned flags itself has the same color scheme, the purple being a shade different. CrimsxnFlxwerz made one flag's triangle take up half the flag and one with a black diamond to replace the triangle entirely.
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▲== History ==
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.
Demisexual (2).png|alt=A flag with four vertical stripes, and a black diamond shape in the center of the third stripe from the left. From left to right, the stripes are: Black, purple, white, and light grey.|Demisexual flag ([https://crimsxnflxwerz.tumblr.com CrimsxnFlxwerz], August 2018.)
Demisexual (7).png|alt=A flag with three stripes, split in half from the top left corner to top right. The left half is black, and the right half's stripes from top to bottom are: White, purple, and grey.|Demisexual flag ([https://crimsxnflxwerz.tumblr.com CrimsxnFlxwerz], August 2018.)
Demisexual (3).png|alt=A flag split in half by a light grey circle that touches the top and bottom edges. Inside the circle is an upright, white hourglass-shaped polygon, whose top and bottom corners nearly touch the insides of the circle. The left half of the flag is purple, and the right half is black.|Demisexual flag ([https://web.archive.org/web/20200809191822/https://milliecoulro.tumblr.com/post/613130016301203456/demisexual-flag-redesign-free-to-use-symbology milliecoulro], 20 March, 2020<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200809191822/https://milliecoulro.tumblr.com/post/613130016301203456/demisexual-flag-redesign-free-to-use-symbology milliecoulro's demisexual flag]</ref>).
Demisexual (4).png|alt=A black flag, with three equally-sized, angled stripes spanning from the top left to the bottom right. The outside stripes are purple, and the inside stripe is white. In the middle of the white stripe, there is a black square section, whose edges are flush with the purple stripes. The left purple stripe is slightly cut off by the left edge of the flag, and the right purple stripe is slightly cut off by the right edge of the flag.|Demisexual flag ([https://archive.ph/2rsRj pixelphilosophic {{Icon|Tumblr}}], 24 September, 2019<ref>[https://archive.ph/2rsRj pixelphilosophic's demisexual flag {{Icon|Tumblr}}]</ref>).
Demisexual (5).png|alt=A flag with four stripes, and a black diamond-shape in the center. From top to bottom, the stripes are: Light grey, white, purple, and black.|Demisexual flag ([https://archive.ph/yUr0r imoga-pride {{Icon|Tumblr}}], 18 January, 2019<ref>[https://archive.ph/yUr0r imoga-pride's demisexual flag {{Icon|Tumblr}}]</ref>).
Demisexual (6).png|alt=A flag with five stripes. From top to bottom: Black, purple, white, light grey, and black.|Demisexual flag ([https://archive.ph/yUr0r imoga-pride {{Icon|Tumblr}}], 18 January, 2019<ref>[https://archive.ph/yUr0r imoga-pride's demisexual flag {{Icon|Tumblr}}]</ref>).
Demisexual by cockyroaches.png|alt=A flag with six stripes. From top to bottom: Salmon pink, light salmon pink, white, light teal, teal, and dark blue.|Demisexual flag ([https://archive.ph/mvecE cockyroaches {{Icon|Tumblr}}], 3 March, 2019<ref>[https://archive.ph/mvecE cockyroaches' demisexual flag {{Icon|Tumblr}}]</ref>).
Demisexual (11).png|alt=A flag with five stripes. From outside to inside: Purple, hot pink, and light grey.|Demisexual flag.
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== Flag =Coining===
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▲It is unknown when the demisexual flag was created or by who, but it was presumably created after the asexual flag was created in 2010, as its use the same colors, which were based off the AVEN logo. In both the asexual and demisexual flags black and represents a lack of sexual attraction, and purple represents the ace-spec community. The grey represents [[greysexual]], which demisexuality is included under. On the demisexual flag white represents sexual attraction.
File:Demisexual Coining.png|Coining of Demisexual
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{{Quote|''[~Forbidden Fury said~: I have developed more detailed terms, though I'm still working on them.<br/> Primary sexual attraction is sexual attraction mostly based on physical attributes. An on-sight type of thing.<br/>Secondary sexual attraction is sexual attraction that only develops after in contingent upon emotional attraction developing first.]''
That actually sounds pretty accurate to me. So I'd have secondary sexual attraction, but hardly any primary. If "sexual" is for both and "asexual" is for neither, maybe we need a new term for people who only have one but not the other?
I propose "demisexuals". ^^|sonofzeal|AVEN February 2006}}
▲== Etymology ==
▲The prefix demi- means half or partial.
== Resources Sources==
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