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[[File:Greysexual.png|thumb|220x220px|The greysexual flag. ]]
'''Greysexual''' or '''Greyasexual''', also spelled '''Graysexual''' or '''Grayasexual''' (shortened to '''Grey Ace''' or '''Grace''') is a sexual orientation on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]], referring to those who relate to [[Asexual|asexuality]], yet feel that there are parts of their experience that aren't fully described by the word asexual. Greysexual can be used as a specific identity, or as an umbrella term for any ace-spec identity that isn't purely asexual, including [[demisexual]] and others.
A common reason someone may identify as greysexual is that they experience [[Sexual Attraction|sexual attraction]] but very infrequently. Some greysexual individuals may only feel sexual attraction once or twice in their life. Others may experience it more frequently, but still not as frequently as [[allosexual]] individuals.
[[File:Greyasexual 2.png|thumb|Alternate greyasexual flag]]
[[File:Greysexualflag.png|thumb|Another alternate greysexual flag by Reddit user U/AkidIguess]]
[[File:GrayGreyasexual Asexualalternative (2)flag.pngjpg|thumb|Another alternative Greygrey-Aceace alternative flag, of unknown origin but was used in the ‘:heartgrayace:’ emoji on the spectrum discord server]]▼
[[File:8B3F403B-5CBD-4E43-B25D-B512EF7B2809.jpg|thumb|Another grey-ace alternative flag by u/droppedyourcutlery on reddit.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/QueerVexillology/comments/o7mrlm/grayace_flag_redesigns_babeyy/</ref>|alt=]]
▲Some Greysexual experiences may include:
* Experiencing sexual attraction infrequentlyvery weakly.
* Experiencing sexual attraction frequently but not as frequentonly asin [[Allosexual]]specific peoplecircumstances.
*Feeling uncertain about whether they experience sexual attraction.
▲* Experience sexual attraction very weakly.
* Feeling sexualExperiencing attraction butthat notis desiringonly sex or aambiguously sexual relationship.
▲* Experiencing attraction that is only ambiguously sexual.
*Otherwise relating to aspects of asexuality, even if it isn't a perfect fit.<ref>[https://epochryphal.tumblr.com/post/90883721292/greyness-301 Greyness: 301]</ref><ref>[https://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/many-ways-to-be-between/ Many ways to be between]</ref>
▲* Feeling alienated from sex.
[[File:Potential grayce flag .png|thumb|Potential alternate greysexual flag created by Reddit user u/adeltae]]
The romantic counterpart to greysexual is [[greyromantic]].
==History==
The concept of Greysexualitygray-asexuality developed in the early 2000s on the AVEN forums.<ref>[https://pianycist.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/the-development-of-gray-asexuality-and-demisexuality-as-identity-terms/ The development of Graygray Asexualityasexuality and Demisexualitydemisexuality as identity terms]</ref> In 2003, an AVEN member proposed the concept of "Semisexuality," naming a half-way point between being Asexual and not.
==Symbolism==
▲Later, in April 12, 2006, AVEN member KSpaz proposed the term "Gray-A" to describe the "fuzzy" space in the [[Acespec|Asexual Spectrum]].<ref>[https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/15539-gray-as/?tab=comments#comment-419520 Gray-A's coining by KSpaz]</ref>
The Greysexualgreysexual flag was designed by Milith Rusignuolo and was uploadedvia upload to Wikipedia on June 21, 2013.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20180210192310/https://avia-viridis.neocities.org/flags.html Milith Rusignuolo's flags, Archived]</ref> It was supposed to be symbolic of someone starting out with no sexual attraction, represented by '''purple''' representing Asexualityasexuality, then entering a single episode of it attraction ('''grey''' to '''white''') with '''white''' representing [[Allosexual|Allosexualityallosexuality]] from the Asexualasexual flag, and then going back to being Asexualasexual. ▼
On December 3rd, 2020 a second Greyasexualgreyasexual flag was coined by Angela ofuser Wikiagoing userby [https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/User:Cryptocrew#Angel: Cryptocrew]. The '''darker shades''' represent occasional sexual attraction, the '''mid-way shades''' represent being on the Asexualace Spectrumspectrum, the '''lightest shades''' represent feeling no sexual attraction, and the '''white''' represents community. <refsup>[https://lgbta.wikia.org/f/p/4400000000000048212/r/4400000000000108988 Angel of Cryptocrew's Greysexual flag<nowiki>[6]</refnowiki><ref>[https://archive.is/4DMBs Angel of Cryptocrew's Greysexual flag, Archived]</refsup>▼
The second alternate greysexual flag was designed by Reddit user U/AkidIguess on November 22, 2020.
[[File:Greysexual1.png|thumb|Another alternate greysexual flag made by Nyoomster in LGBTA+ Wiki discord.]]
The third alternate Greysexualgreysexual flag was designed by Reddit user [https://www.reddit.com/user/adeltae/ u/adeltae] on April 19, 2021. The '''black''' represents no sexual attraction, the '''dark grey''' represents very little sexual attraction, the '''purple''' represents conditional sexual attraction, the '''light grey''' represents some sexual attraction, but not as much as Allosexualallosexual peopleindividuals, and the '''white''' represents community.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Greysexuality/comments/mwl6z5/potential_new_greysexual_flag/ U/adeltae's Greysexual flag]</ref><ref>[https://archive.is/P53nW u/adeltae's Greysexual flag, Archived]</ref>▼
On June 27, 2021, another flag was submitted by Nyoomsternyoomster on the LGBTA+ wikiawiki discord. The flag recapturesshould recapture the feeling that comes with being in a grey zone, signalised by the grey bordersboarders surrounding the purple colors of the Aceace Spectrumspectrum. The purples have been given a slightly darker and refined shade to hint at the uncertainty that may come with being Greysexualgreysexual and to give it a more modern and easy to recognise look.▼
▲The Greysexual flag was designed by Milith Rusignuolo and was uploaded to Wikipedia on June 21, 2013.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20180210192310/https://avia-viridis.neocities.org/flags.html Milith Rusignuolo's flags, Archived]</ref> It was supposed to be symbolic of someone starting out with no sexual attraction, represented by '''purple''' representing Asexuality, then entering a single episode of it attraction ('''grey''' to '''white''') with '''white''' representing [[Allosexual|Allosexuality]] from the Asexual flag, and then going back to being Asexual.
==References==
<references group="General references" />[https://www.reddit.com/r/QueerVexillology/comments/jyyjw4/you_all_seemed_to_enjoy_my_new_grayromantic_flag/ You all seemed to enjoy my new grayromantic flag proposal, and I was requested to make a grayasexual version, so here it is! : QueerVexillology (reddit.com)]
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▲On December 3rd, 2020 a second Greyasexual flag was coined by Angel of Wikia user [https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/User:Cryptocrew#Angel: Cryptocrew]. The '''darker shades''' represent occasional sexual attraction, the '''mid-way shades''' represent being on the Asexual Spectrum, the '''lightest shades''' represent feeling no sexual attraction, and the '''white''' represents community.<ref>[https://lgbta.wikia.org/f/p/4400000000000048212/r/4400000000000108988 Angel of Cryptocrew's Greysexual flag]</ref><ref>[https://archive.is/4DMBs Angel of Cryptocrew's Greysexual flag, Archived]</ref>
▲The third alternate Greysexual flag was designed by Reddit user [https://www.reddit.com/user/adeltae/ u/adeltae] on April 19, 2021. The '''black''' represents no sexual attraction, the '''dark grey''' represents very little sexual attraction, the '''purple''' represents conditional sexual attraction, the '''light grey''' represents some sexual attraction, but not as much as Allosexual people, and the '''white''' represents community.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Greysexuality/comments/mwl6z5/potential_new_greysexual_flag/ U/adeltae's Greysexual flag]</ref><ref>[https://archive.is/P53nW u/adeltae's Greysexual flag, Archived]</ref>
▲On June 27, 2021, another flag was submitted by Nyoomster on the LGBTA wikia discord. The flag recaptures the feeling that comes with being in a grey zone, signalised by the grey borders surrounding the purple colors of the Ace Spectrum. The purples have been given a slightly darker and refined shade to hint at the uncertainty that may come with being Greysexual and to give it a more modern and easy to recognise look.
▲File:Greysexual (2).png|Alternate Greysexual flag (Angel, December 2020.)
▲File:Gray Asexual (2).png|Another alternative Grey-Ace flag, unknown origin but was used in the ‘:heartgrayace:’ emoji on the spectrum discord server
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