Spectrasexual

The main definition of spectrasexual is : people who identify with this term are sexually attracted to multiple genders, but not necessarily all genders. They may or many not have a preference, but regardless of that, they partially take gender into account and partially take personality into account.

The definition varies depending on who you ask but that is the most common version.

Flag

The two navy stripes on either side of the flag represent the two binary genders (male and female). Their position on the flag represents that they are at two opposite ends of the gender spectrum. The off-white stripe that is in the middle represents genders outside the binary. It is in the center because non-binary identities are often in between male and female. It is also in the center to show that non-binary identities are neither male nor female. The burgundy stripe represents deep love and the dark yellow stripe represents sex and sexuality.

Misconceptions

Because it is fairly similar to other sexualities, there are quite a few misconceptions that others could have about it.

• Spectrasexuality is the same as polysexuality - polysexuality is an umbrella term under which spectrasexuality is under, therefore they are not the same.
• Spectrasexuality is the same as bisexuality - while spectrasexuality is also considered being sexually attracted to two or more genders (similarly to bisexuality), they are still different. Bisexuality takes into consideration someones gender a lot more than spectrasexuality does, spectrasexuality cares a lot more about personality.
• Spectrasexuality is the same as pansexuality - people who are pansexual are always attracted to all genders whereas only some people who are spectrasexual are attracted to them all. Pansexuals also only care about someone's personality and not there gender, however spectrasexuals do still slightly care about someone's gender as well as their personality.

History

The earliest known usage of the word online, is on 16th August 2006 on a spanish powerpoint.

Other Definitions

Here are some of the other definitions acknowledged by some spectrasexuals.

• A term that describes people who are sexually attracted to multiple or varied genders and gender identities - but not necessarily all or any
• The attraction towards a wide range of genders and bodily formats on the spectrum that is gender. An attraction based not entirely on personality but appearance.
• Someone who is attracted to a wide range of genders and gender identities. Different to omnisexuals/pansexuals who are not concerned with gender at all.