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DEMI-SEXUALITY [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sexology
DEF

The sexual orientation of a person who feels sexual attraction only once a strong emotional bond is formed.

OBS

Demisexuality falls within the asexuality spectrum.

Key term(s)
  • demi-sexuality

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sexologie
DEF

Orientation sexuelle d'une personne qui ressent une attirance sexuelle uniquement en présence d'un lien émotionnel fort.

OBS

La demisexualité s'inscrit sur le spectre de l'asexualité.

Key term(s)
  • demi-sexualité

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sexología
DEF

Estado de la persona que no manifiesta atracción sexual a menos que tenga un estrecho vínculo con alguien, casi siempre emocional.

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