Gyne (orientation)

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Gynesexual

Orientation: Any
Prefix: Gyne-
GxG Format: @ x W

Genders: All
Attracted To: Women, Women-Aligned

The term Gyne- has a few definitions and can refer to:

  • One having exclusive attraction to women (Synonymous with Womasexual), this definition does not address the individual who is attracted to women’s gender identity.
  • One has an attraction to those have a feminine presentation, regardless of the individual in question’s gender identity. (Synonymous with Femsexual)
  • One having attraction to those with “female anatomy” regardless of the individual’s gender identity. (Note: This specific definition has been regarded by some to be transphobic/genitalist as it reduces individuals down to their genitals. And having attraction to one’s genitals is considered a sexual preference rather than an orientation.)

History

Controversy

The term has had controversy over some of its definition, in particular potentially being transphobic or genitalist due to the potentially having a prefer to one’s genitals rather than actual gender identity. It has controversy over the fact it could mean that you are reducing trans individuals for example, to their genitalia.

Sub-Terms

Label Flag Description Coiner
Gynecurious Gynecurious is a term for someone is a term for someone who is primarily nofemaric but considers experimenting or having relationships with women for some reason. It can also be considered a state of questioning when one is unsure if they are femaric/gynesexual. Beyond MOGAI Pride Flags[1]
Gyneflexible Gyneflexible is a term for an individual who is mostly attracted to women but very occasionally feels attraction toward men or other genders. Unknown
Gyneromantic Gyneromantic refers to an individual who is romantically attracted to women. Unknown
Gynesexual Gynesexual refers to an individual who is sexually attracted to women. Unknown

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References

  1. ↑ Beyond MOGAI Pride Flags. "Gyne-curious pride flag". Tumblr, 09 Feb. 2020, https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/190743844045/gyne-curious-pride-flag.