What does it mean to be demisexual?

But in recent years as we’ve become more nuanced about our sexuality, other terms have sprung up to describe more niche sexualities. Like asexual – like asexual – people who do not have a desire for sex, aromantic – people who are fine with sex but not into relationships, and pansexual, people who fall in love without seeing gender.

What does demisexual mean?

If you are demisexual then you are able to experience sexual feelings, but only towards people who you love or have a strong emotional connection with.

Also sometimes called grey asexuality, demisexuality is not as clear cut as being asexual, where sex is not something that you want at all.

How does being demisexual work?

People who are demisexual need to establish a close emotional bond before they can feel sexual attraction to a partner.

Demisexuals do not choosing to abstain from sex outside of a meaningful relationship, but rather do not want it.

What is the difference between demisexual and asexual?

Asexual people do not want to have sex at all, and do not experience sexual arousal. Demisexual people can and do experience arousal, but only inside close emotional relationships.

Isn’t that just preferring sex in relationships?

Not really. Lots of people like being in a relationship, but are still able to experience sexual arousal outside of one. Demisexual people can only feel aroused when experiencing an emotional bond.