Spectrasexual is a term for someone who is romantically and/or sexually attracted to multiple, but not all, sexes, genders, and gender identities.
In more detail, spectrasexuality involves attraction to a spectrum of genders, but not the entire spectrum. This differentiates it from pansexuality, where individuals are attracted to all genders, or omnisexuality, where individuals are attracted to all genders, with gender often playing a role in attraction.
To better understand spectrasexuality, consider these key aspects:
- Attraction to Multiple Genders: Spectrasexual individuals are not limited to being attracted to only one or two genders.
- Not Universal Attraction: Unlike pansexual or omnisexual individuals, spectrasexual people are not attracted to all genders. There are specific genders to which they are not attracted.
- Specificity in Attraction: The attraction can be defined by the specific genders someone is attracted to or by the genders they are not attracted to. This is where the "spectrum" element comes in.
Example:
Someone who identifies as spectrasexual might be attracted to women, men, and non-binary individuals, but not to genderfluid individuals. Or they might be attracted to all genders except men. The specific combination of attracted and unattracted genders defines the individual's spectrasexuality.
Spectrasexuality, like other sexual orientations, is part of the broader LGBTQIA+ spectrum and reflects the diverse ways people experience attraction.
