Almondsexuality

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Almondsexuality (also known as verian) is a sexual orientation microlabel used within some online LGBTQ+ communities. The term describes individuals who are primarily attracted to men, masculine-aligned people, and neutral-aligned non-binary people, while experiencing only occasional, limited, or secondary attraction toward women or feminine-aligned individuals. It is generally considered part of the multisexual or bisexual spectrum and is often described as a more specific form of attraction that overlaps with broader identities such as pansexuality and omnisexuality.

Definition

Almondsexuality is typically defined as attraction toward masculine and neutral genders, accompanied by a lesser degree of attraction toward feminine genders. The label is used by people who feel that broader terms such as bisexual, pansexual, or omnisexual do not fully describe the distribution or intensity of their attractions.

Like many LGBTQ+ microlabels, almondsexuality functions as a more specific descriptor within a larger orientation category rather than as a completely separate orientation. Microlabels are commonly used to communicate nuanced experiences of attraction and identity.

History

The term gained visibility through LGBTQ+ community spaces on platforms such as Tumblr and Fandom-hosted identity wikis. According to archived community sources, the almondsexual flag was publicly shared by Tumblr user genderstarbucks on 15 November 2023, although the original creator of the label is not definitively known.

The identity emerged during a broader period of growth in online microlabel communities, where users developed increasingly specific terms to describe experiences of attraction and gender. These labels are especially common within MOGAI, queer, and neurodivergent online spaces.

Pride Flag

The almondsexual pride flag is associated with the identity and is used in online LGBTQ+ communities. While the exact symbolism of the colors has not been widely standardized or documented in academic sources, the flag serves as a visual representation of the almondsexual community.

Relationship to Microlabels

Almondsexuality is generally categorized as a microlabel, meaning it exists as a more specific identity under a broader orientation umbrella. Microlabels are used by some LGBTQ+ individuals to express particular patterns of attraction that may not be fully represented by larger categories. Supporters argue that microlabels provide language for nuanced experiences and help people find community, while critics argue that some labels may become overly specific.

Community discussions surrounding microlabels often emphasize self-identification and personal usefulness rather than strict categorization.

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Related Identities

Several identities are described as counterparts or related labels to almondsexuality, including:

• Berrisexual
• Plumsexual
• Leafsexual
• Petalsexual
• Almondromantic (the romantic orientation equivalent)

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Main article: Scales of sexual orientation

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See also

* Multisexuality

• Bisexuality
• Omnisexuality
• Pansexuality

References

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