The term demisexual comes from the orientation being 'halfway between' sexual and asexual. It's more commonly seen in, but by no means confined, to romantic relationships. (edit: and also possibly just an Intellectual connection) The black stripe represents asexuality the gray stripe represents gray-aces and demisexuals the white stripe represents allies and the purple stripe represents community.Ī demisexual person is someone who does not experience sexual attraction to another person unless or until they have formed an emotional connection with that person. The asexual pride flag consists of four horizontal stripes: black, gray, white, and purple from top to bottom.
Some asexual people engage in sexual activity despite lacking sexual attraction or a desire for sex, due to a variety of reasons, such as a desire to pleasure themselves or romantic partners, or a desire to have children.
Sexual orientation, unlike sexual behavior, is believed to be 'enduring'. It may be considered a sexual orientation or the lack thereof.Īsexuality is distinct from abstention from sexual activity and from celibacy, which are behavioral and generally motivated by factors such as an individual's personal or religious beliefs. Asexuality is the lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity.
