monophile

A monophile is an individual who experiences sexual attraction exclusively towards people of a single gender. This term is often used within discussions of human sexuality and identity.

The concept of monosexuality encompasses both heterosexuality, which is attraction solely to the opposite gender, and homosexuality, which is attraction solely to the same gender. Therefore, a monophile is either exclusively heterosexual or exclusively homosexual. This stands in contrast to bisexuality, which involves attraction to more than one gender, and asexuality, which involves little to no sexual attraction.

Understanding monophilia is part of a broader effort to describe the diverse spectrum of human sexual orientations. It acknowledges that for some individuals, their attraction is definitively directed towards a specific gender category, and not others. This can be a significant aspect of a person's identity and how they navigate relationships and their understanding of themselves in relation to others.