The terms trisexual and pansexual have significantly different meanings. While "pansexual" is a recognized term describing attraction to all genders regardless of sex/gender identity, "trisexual" is a far less common (and sometimes jokingly used) term that usually is not used in serious discourse about sexuality.
Pansexual:
- Definition: Pansexuality describes attraction to all genders. Someone who is pansexual is attracted to people regardless of their sex or gender identity. It prioritizes personality and connection over biological sex or gender. The "pan-" prefix means "all" or "every."
Trisexual:
- Definition: The term "trisexual" is not a commonly recognized or accepted term in discussions of sexuality. If used, it is sometimes as a joke with a meaning that someone would try anything once.
Key Difference:
The key distinction is that "pansexual" refers to attraction to all genders, a well-defined and accepted sexual orientation. "Trisexual," on the other hand, is not a recognised orientation and has an humorous association.
