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Gynesexual or Gynosexual, previously known as Femsexual, is a sexual orientation in which one experiences attraction to females, women, and/or femininity. There are multiple further definitions, which one may or may not choose to use:

  1. Gynesexual may be synonymous with womasexual. This definition describes exclusive attraction to women.
  2. Gynesexual may be synonymous with femsexual. This definition describes attraction to individuals with feminine gender presentations, regardless of their gender identity.
  3. Gynesexual may describe attraction to "female anatomy" regardless of the target individual's gender. This definition is often considered transphobic/genitalistic as it reduces individuals to their genitals. Attraction that is influenced by anatomy is generally considered a sexual preference rather than a sexual orientation, and individuals who identify with this definition may find the label imprisexual to be a less transphobic alternative. This definition is sometimes referred to as "gynephilia" or "gynophilia;" however, this term is outdated.

Gynesexual can be used by anyone. Its romantic counterpart is gyneromantic. The masculine-attracted version is androsexual.

Etymology[]

The prefix "Gyne" is derived from the Greek "gynaika," meaning "woman."

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