Are you an abrosexual? Have you even heard the term before? Well, if the answer to both questions is no then you are in good company. Most people do not know what it means as the term is as new to them as words like pansexual.
In fact, abrosexual is still so new a term that most auto-spell corrects do not recognize it.
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Abrosexual is a term used to describe individuals whose sexual attraction fluctuates or changes over time. It’s derived from the Latin word “abro,” meaning “to turn away” or “to deviate.” Abrosexual individuals may experience changes in their attraction to different genders or sexes. These fluctuations can be frequent or infrequent, and the reasons for them can vary.
WebMD, however, explains the Greek root abro means “delicate” or “graceful,” and symbolizes the movement and changing nature of people who are abrosexual.
“People who are abrosexual freely choose different romantic and sexual partners, or no partners at all,” says WebMD. “If you are abrosexual, you might choose to tell others close to you, someone you are interested in, or no one at all.”
Abrosexuality often intersects with other fluid identities, such as gender fluidity or pansexuality. Abrosexual individuals may face unique challenges and experiences due to the ever-changing nature of their sexual attraction.
“When I was growing up, I’d never heard the term abrosexual – you were either straight, gay, or lesbian as far as nineties society was concerned. Anything else was made up,” Emma Flint told the British publication Metro about her personal experience.
“I didn’t learn about abrosexuality until two years ago, when I was 30,” she added. “Up until that point, I’d struggled to identify what my sexuality was because it fluctuated so rapidly.”
“One day I felt like I was a lesbian, yet days or weeks later, I’d feel more aligned with bisexuality. My sexuality was fluid.”
Unlike pansexuality, abrosexuality is characterized by its fluctuating nature. An abrosexual individual may experience periods of pansexuality, but they may also be attracted to specific genders or sexes at other times. Their sexual orientation is subject to change. In contrast, pansexual individuals are attracted to all people regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.
