Apothisexuality

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Apothisexuality is a variation of asexuality in which the individual feels repulsion towards sex.[1][2][3] Some apothisexual people view sexual acts as disgusting or uncomfortable;[4][5] however, this should not be confused with a negative stance towards sex.[6][7][8][9]

Apothisexual people, in general, do not care about what other people do in their intimate relationships, as long as it does not concern them.[10][11][8]

Apothisexual individuals are also sometimes known by the asexual community as sex-repulsive asexuals.[12][13]

The feeling of repulsion towards sexual acts is a unique feeling of apothisexuals and should never be confused with a negative position towards sex, as in antisexualism.[14][15]

Etymology

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The attribution of the prefix apothi, on the asexual spectrum, is credited to Tumblr user autisutehk, whose account has been deactivated.[16]

It comes from the Greek word apothisan, which means repulsion.[6][17]

Flag

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Kenochoric's apothisexual alternative flag

The flag consists of the colors purple, white, red and black, and has a large X in the center which probably means disgust.[18]

The meanings of the colors found on the apothisexual flag were not provided, however such colors, with the exception of red, are common to the asexual flag.[6][19]

Tumblr user kenochoric, for example, created two apothisexual flags, which were posted on the platform on November 12, 2020.[6]

Differences

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The difference between apothisexuality and strict asexuality is the repulsion in intimate relationships.[20][21][22] Apothisexuals have an aversion to engaging in sexual relationships.[23][24] However, apothisexual individuals can develop other types of attraction, such as romantic, aesthetic and platonic attraction.[25][26] Apothisexuals can have any romantic orientation.[12] The apothisexual person may normally engage in romantic relationships, however, without having sex.[27][28]

Regarding gray asexuality, there is a requirement for low or conditioned sexual attraction.[29][30]

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There are also apothisexual individuals who may also be aromantic or demiromantic or also develop a repulsion towards romantic feelings, these being classified as apothiromantic.[16] Apothiromanticism is an aromanticism that characterizes the absence of romantic attraction and the repulsion felt from the topic of romantic relationships.[27][8] People who are apothiromantic may have an aversion, for example, to acts such as kissing or hugging, and these are classified as apothisensory, apothisensual or even touch-repulsive.[31] Furthermore, an individual who is apothiromantic may belong to the spectrum of asexuality, either strictly or in the gray area, or be allosexual, a person who feels full sexual attraction. Additionally, a person who is apothiromantic and apothisexual at the same time, that is, has a repulsion to sexual and romantic acts, is called apothiaroace.[32]

It may also relate to neurosexual experiences.[33]

See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Apothisexual". Pride Corner. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  3. ^ Vining, Amanda (2023-01-23). "What Does It Mean To Be Apothisexual?". Glam. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  4. ^ Tunggono, Victoria M. (2021). Childfree & Happy (in Indonesian). EA Books. ISBN 978-623-94979-5-8.
  5. ^ Barron, Victoria (2023-06-21). Amazing Ace, Awesome Aro: An Illustrated Exploration. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. ISBN 978-1-83997-715-2.
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  9. ^ "Sex-Repulsed". Cosmopolitan. 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
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  14. ^ Steelman, Sarah M.; and Hertlein, Katherine M. (2016-04-02). "Underexplored Identities: Attending to Asexuality in Therapeutic Contexts". Journal of Family Psychotherapy. 27 (2): 85–98. doi:10.1080/08975353.2016.1169014. ISSN 0897-5353.
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  17. ^ "Apothisexuell » PridePlanet". PridePlanet (in German). Retrieved 2025-07-16.
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  22. ^ "Here's What It Means To Be Apothisexual Aka Someone Repulsed By Sex". Times Now. 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
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  32. ^ Vischi, Victória (2022-05-02). "Veja as principais dúvidas sobre aroace e saiba o que é essa identidade". Dicas de Mulher (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-06-25.
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