romantisksexuel

Romantisksexuel is a term used to describe individuals who experience romantic attraction but little to no sexual attraction. This means they may feel a strong desire for emotional and romantic connection with others, such as wanting to date, hold hands, and build a life with someone, but do not feel a strong pull towards sexual intimacy.

The term is part of a spectrum of sexual orientations, often discussed alongside asexuality. While asexual individuals experience little to no sexual attraction, romantisksexuel individuals specifically differentiate their romantic desires from their sexual ones. It is possible for someone to be romantisksexuel and also identify with other romantic orientations, such as being romantisksexuel heteroromantic (attracted romantically to the opposite gender), romantisksexuel homoromantic (attracted romantically to the same gender), or romantisksexuel biromantic (attracted romantically to more than one gender).

Understanding romantisksexuel helps to acknowledge the diversity of human attraction and relationships. It highlights that romantic and sexual attraction are distinct components of a person's identity and can be experienced independently. Individuals identifying as romantisksexuel may still desire committed, loving relationships that are primarily focused on emotional and romantic connection, without necessarily including sexual activity. This orientation is a valid form of experiencing attraction and forming relationships.