1. Describing a person who experiences sexual attraction only after forming a strong emotional bond with someone.
Usage: Modern usage; related to asexuality spectrum; Informal

1. A person who identifies as demisexual.
Usage: Modern usage; identity term

Examples

• She identifies as demisexual because she only feels attracted to people after developing a close emotional connection.
• Many demisexuals find that physical attraction develops gradually as they get to know someone better.
• He explained that being demisexual means casual dating doesn't work well for him.
• The demisexual community has grown more visible in recent years through online forums and support groups.
• For demisexuals, emotional intimacy often comes before or alongside physical attraction.