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[[File:Sex ambivalent.png|thumb|220x220px|The sex-ambivalent flag.]]
<b>Sex-ambivalent</b> is a term that is used by [[asexual]] and other [[Asexual Spectrum|ace-spec]] individuals to refer to the fact that they have mixed feelings toward sex. Sex-ambivalence refers to anyone who does not fit neatly into the categories of [[Sex-Favorable|sex-favorable]], [[Sex-Indifferent|indifferent]], or [[Sex-Repulsed|repulsed]]. This could be for any number for reasons. Common examples of sex-ambiance include:
Sex-ambivalence can also stem from internalized acephobia, which can make it so the individual doesn't know if they're actually sex-favorable or if any desires to have sex are simply based on the fact that they feel that individuals should want to have sex.
Not all sex-ambivalent individuals are asexual; there are also some [[allosexual]] individuals who are ambivalent about the idea of sex.
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* One's feelings about sex change frequently, so that they might be favorable or indifferent one day and then repulsed the next day. ▼
* Their feelings about sex might change based upon the situation. For example, someone might be normally sex-indifferent, but if they're in a relationship where their partner is sexually attracted to them, they might feel sex-favorable. The opposite might happen as well, in which someone could feel sex-favorable or indifferent normally, but if their partner is sexually attracted to them, they might feel sex-repulsed.▼
* They may be favorable towards certain sexual acts, but repulsed by other common sexual acts.▼
'''Sex-Ambivalent''' (also called '''Sex-Conflicted''', '''Sex-Complicated''', '''Sex-Fluctuate''') is a term for people who's feelings toward sex is complicated, more flexible/fluctuating, or not easily fit into [[Sex-Favorable|favourable]], [[Sex-Indifferent|indifferent]], [[Sex-Repulsed|repulsed]], or [[Sex-Averse|averse]]. Most commonly used by [[Asexual]]/[[Acespec|Ace-spec]] individuals.
Sex-Ambivalence can take many different forms. Common examples of Sex-Ambivalence include:
▲* One's feelings about sex change frequently, so that they might be favorable or indifferent one day and then repulsed the next day.
▲* Their feelings about sex might change based upon the situation. For example, someone might be normally sexSex-indifferentIndifferent, but if they're in a relationship where their partner is sexually attracted to them, they might feel sexSex-favorableFavorable. The opposite might happen as well, in which someone could feel sexSex-favorableFavorable or indifferent normally, but if their partner is sexually attracted to them, they might feel sexSex-repulsedRepulsed.
Some people use Sex-Ambivalent and Sex-Indifferent interchangably, but to many these are distinct experiences. Sex-Indifferent specifically refers indifference regarding sex.
Not all Sex-Ambivalent people are Asexual. There are people who are [[Allosexual]] and Sex-Ambivalent.
==Related Terms==
===Orientations===
*[[ARCsexual]]
*[[Eriscarnal]]
===See Also===
*[[Romance-Ambivalent]]
*[[Sex-Repulsed]]
*[[Sex-Averse]]
*[[Sex-Indifferent]]
*[[Sex-Favorable]]
==Gallery==
===Flags===
The Sex-Ambivalent flag was created by tumblr user Beyond-MOGAI-Pride-Flags on January 15, 2018.<ref>[https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/169725849730/sex-and-romance-ambivalent-pride-flags The Sex-Ambivalent and Romance-Ambivalent flags]</ref>
A tweaked flag of the main one was created by tumblr and wikia user [[User:FlippingPancake|FlippingPancake]], uploaded directly on the Ezgender wiki on June 24, 2021.
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File:Sex Ambivalent (2).png|A tweaked Sex-Ambivalent flag by FlippingPancake
File:Sex_Ambivalent.png|The Sex-Ambivalent flag by beyond-mogai-pride-flags
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== Sources ==
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:IdentityAspec]]
[[Category:Ace-spec identityAcespec]]