Abrosexual

What does abrosexuality mean?

Abrosexuality is a sexual orientation in which attraction and preferences may change over time, and these changes may concern both the strength of the attraction and the direction of the attraction. For example, a person may experience a strong attraction to one sex for a certain period of time and then lose sexual interest completely or become attracted to the other sex. Such changes can be short or long, and their intensity and character vary from person to person.

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Features of manifestation

Each person who identifies as abrosexual experiences this orientation differently. For some, the change in preferences and feelings occurs smoothly and regularly, while for others it can be chaotic and unexpected. In this sense, some abrosexuals experience attraction to different genders, while others notice changes only within a narrow range of preferences.

Relationship to multisexuality

Abrosexuality belongs to the multisexual spectrum, which includes people who feel romantically or sexually attracted to members of more than one gender. At the same time, abrosexual people may experience a complete lack of attraction at times, allowing them to classify themselves as being on the asexual spectrum at certain stages of life.

Individual approach to relationships

Every person, no matter what their orientation is, is unique. Some people like to maintain relationships with one or even several partners, while others prefer solitude and isolation; it all depends on a person's character and social activity.

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The main characteristics of abrosexuality

• Abrosexuality is associated with changes in sexual and romantic preferences, but does not concern gender identity. This means that orientation changes, but self-awareness of one's gender remains stable.

• The change in preferences manifests itself differently for each abrosexual: for some people it can be sudden and unexpected, for others it can be gradual and almost imperceptible.

• Abrosexuality does not necessarily mean attraction to all genders. It reflects a person's individual characteristics, including the variability of his or her preferences.

• It encompasses both sexual and romantic feelings. For example, a person may be romantically attracted to one sex at a particular time and later to the other, or may have no romantic feelings at all.

• This orientation emphasises the importance of seeing each person as unique, with their own changing preferences and feelings.

How to build a relationship with an abrosexual partner

Abrosexuality refers to a fluidity of attraction in which a person may experience interest in different genders at different times. This characteristic affects relationships, allowing abrosexuals to build relationships with partners of different gender identities and orientations.

Approaching personal boundaries and open dialogue

Despite the nature of abrosexuality, personal boundaries remain an important part of any person's identity; so, if your partner identifies as abrosexual, it is crucial to create a comfortable atmosphere for open communication. This will allow them to honestly share their  feelings, describe changes in sexual attraction and explain what limits are acceptable to them. This approach builds mutual trust and helps to build healthy relationships.

The flag of abrosexuality

Among the many flags representing LGBTQ+ identities, there is an abrosexuality flag. It was created by a member of the pride Flags-For-Us community known by the nickname Chad. The flag design includes five horizontal stripes from top to bottom: dark green, light green, white, soft pink and bright pink.

The hidden meaning of the colours

Each colour on the flag has a different meaning. Dark and light green reflect the initial phase of attraction. White symbolises the transition period, while pink shades represent the process of change in orientation itself. An amusing fact is that the colour palette of the flag resembles a watermelon, which can be seen as a playful allusion to the flexibility and fluidity of abrosexual identity.

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Information about abrosexuality: how to better understand and support it

Every abrosexual person's experience is unique and unrepeatable; so it is not possible to define abrosexuality by appearance, manner of dress, or character traits. None of these traits can reveal someone's sexual orientation, and this is true not only for abrosexuals, but for all other identities.

Features of abrosexuality

Abrosexuality does not obey strict boundaries or set rules. People with this orientation can switch between different sexual identities, and this process manifests itself differently for everyone. This emphasises the fluid and dynamic nature of abrosexuality, making it an important part of the diversity of human experience.