Sexual Orientations

noun a person who does not experience sexual attraction unless they form a strong emotional connection with someone

adjective relating to or being a demisexual person

• Demisexual individuals experience sexual attraction only after forming a strong emotional connection.
• My friend identifies as demisexual, so they prefer to get to know someone well before considering a romantic relationship.
• Some people mistakenly believe that demisexuals are just 'picky' when it comes to dating.
• The demisexual's heart acted as a gatekeeper, allowing only those who truly understood them to pass through.

noun a romantic orientation characterized by a lack of romantic attraction towards others

• Aromanticism is a romantic orientation characterized by a lack of romantic attraction towards others.
• Some people may not experience romantic feelings at all, which is known as aromanticism.
• Not everyone is into the whole dating scene - some people are just aromantic.
• In a world obsessed with romantic love, aromanticism offers a different perspective on relationships.