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:
- Gynesexual may be synonymous with womasexual. This definition describes exclusive attraction to women.
- Gynesexual may be synonymous with femsexual. This definition describes attraction to individuals with feminine gender presentations, regardless of their gender identity.
- 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 This definition is sometimes referred to as "gynephilia" or "gynophilia;" however, this term is outdated.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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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Gynesexual?action=history
- ↑ https://orientation.fandom.com/wiki/Gynesexual?diff=next&oldid=11733
- ↑ https://orientation.fandom.com/wiki/Gynesexual?diff=next&oldid=12097
- ↑ https://archive.md/dnPZk
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- ↑ https://archive.md/SdSG6
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