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| + | {{Flags|title1 = Polysexual Pride Flag|image1 = Poly.Pride}}'''Polysexuality''' is the [[Sexual orientation|attraction]] to many [[Sex|sexes]], [[Gender|genders]], and/or gender expressions, but not all. It should not be confused with [[polyamory|polyamory:]] the desire for or practice of having multiple intimate partners with the consent of all individuals involved. |
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| − | Polysexuality means attraction to more than one person. Polysexuals may date many people at one time, as long as all of their partners are okay with each other. This is the opposite of monogamy, mono meaning one, while poly refers to more than one.[[Category:Sexual orientation]] |
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| + | Polysexuality can be expressed as any (incomplete) combination of sexual attractions towards feminine, masculine, androgyny, agender, non-binary, females, males, intersex, etc. |
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| + | The romantic equivalent is '''polyromantic'''. |
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| + | == The Flag == |
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| + | The polysexual flag has three stripes: pink at the top, representing attraction to women, green in the middle, representing attraction to non-binary people, and blue at the bottom, representing attraction to men. |
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| + | == Distinction Between Other Labels == |
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| + | Polysexuality is often compared to other mspec labels, most notably [[Bisexuality]]. |
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| + | The distinction between these two labels is often ignored, but is very much present. For example, Bisexuality is a fluid identity, and can encompass attraction from two genders to all genders. Polysexuality would typically fall in between, encompassing attraction to 3+ genders, but not all of them. Preferences do not affect either labels' attraction. In contrast, [[Pansexuality]] and Bisexuality are both capable or do hold attraction to all genders, with the former having no preference to gender and the latter allowing preferences and lack thereof. |
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| + | == Etymology == |
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| + | The prefix ''poly-'', meaning ‘''many or more than one''’, comes from the Greek ''polus'', meaning ‘''much or many''’. |
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| + | == Days of Recognition == |
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| + | The following days of the year officially recognize Polysexual and Polyromantic folks. |
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| + | '''June 4th''': Polysexual and Polyromantic Pride and Visibility Day. |
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Revision as of 20:51, 28 April 2021
Polysexuality is the attraction to many sexes, genders, and/or gender expressions, but not all. It should not be confused with polyamory: the desire for or practice of having multiple intimate partners with the consent of all individuals involved.
Polysexuality can be expressed as any (incomplete) combination of sexual attractions towards feminine, masculine, androgyny, agender, non-binary, females, males, intersex, etc.
The romantic equivalent is polyromantic.
The Flag
The polysexual flag has three stripes: pink at the top, representing attraction to women, green in the middle, representing attraction to non-binary people, and blue at the bottom, representing attraction to men.
Distinction Between Other Labels
Polysexuality is often compared to other mspec labels, most notably Bisexuality.
The distinction between these two labels is often ignored, but is very much present. For example, Bisexuality is a fluid identity, and can encompass attraction from two genders to all genders. Polysexuality would typically fall in between, encompassing attraction to 3+ genders, but not all of them. Preferences do not affect either labels' attraction. In contrast, Pansexuality and Bisexuality are both capable or do hold attraction to all genders, with the former having no preference to gender and the latter allowing preferences and lack thereof.
Etymology
The prefix poly-, meaning ‘many or more than one’, comes from the Greek polus, meaning ‘much or many’.
Days of Recognition
The following days of the year officially recognize Polysexual and Polyromantic folks.
June 4th: Polysexual and Polyromantic Pride and Visibility Day.