grayasexualité

Grayasexuality, often shortened to graysexuality or gray-a, describes a sexual orientation characterized by a low frequency of experiencing sexual attraction. Individuals who identify as graysexual may experience sexual attraction rarely, under specific circumstances, or with a very low intensity. It is considered to be on the asexual spectrum, sitting between asexuality and allosexuality.

A graysexual person might feel sexual attraction only occasionally, or only after a significant emotional connection has been established with someone. Some may experience a very weak or fleeting sense of attraction that does not lead to a strong desire for sexual activity. The defining characteristic is the infrequency or low intensity of sexual attraction, rather than the absence of it, as is typically associated with asexuality.

Grayasexuality is an umbrella term, and individuals may further define their experience. For example, someone might be demisexual, which is a specific form of graysexuality where sexual attraction is only felt after a strong emotional bond is formed. Others might identify with terms like grayromantic, which refers to the infrequent or low intensity of romantic attraction, though grayasexuality specifically pertains to sexual attraction. It is a fluid identity, and how someone experiences their graysexuality can vary from person to person and even over time. Understanding grayasexuality is part of recognizing the broad spectrum of human sexual orientations.