Romantic Orientation: Meaning, Types, and Attraction
Romantic orientation describes whether and toward which genders a person experiences romantic attraction, and it may differ from sexual orientation.
Romantic orientation describes whether and toward which genders a person experiences romantic attraction, and it may differ from sexual orientation.
Pansexual describes someone who may experience romantic, sexual, or emotional attraction to people regardless of gender.
Romantically inclusive describes language, policies, and environments that recognize diverse romantic orientations, partnerships, and nonromantic life choices.
Gender-neutral attraction describes attraction that is expressed or experienced without gender acting as its central limit or deciding factor.
All-gender romantic describes someone who can experience romantic attraction toward people of every gender, regardless of their sexual orientation.
Gender-blind romantic describes romantic attraction in which gender does not limit who may become a romantic interest.
Polyromantic describes romantic attraction toward people of several genders, but not necessarily every gender or every individual.
Pluriromantic people experience romantic attraction to more than one gender. Learn what it means, how it’s used, and how it differs from other romantic orientations.
Panromantic describes someone who can experience romantic attraction toward people of any gender, regardless of their sexual orientation.
Multiromantic describes romantic attraction toward people of multiple genders and may serve as an umbrella for several multi-gender romantic orientations.