Cupiosexual
| Definition | A lack of sexual attraction and a desire to have a sexual relationship |
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| Parent category | Asexuality |
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Cupiosexual, also known as kalosexual, is a sexual orientation on the asexual spectrum defined as when someone feels no sexual attraction but still desires a sexual relationship.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Etymology and history
The prefix cupio- is Latin for wish/long/be eager for.[7] The term was coined as kalosexual along with the aromantic equivalent of kalosromantic (now cupioromantic) on Tumblr by the user acelyssie.[8] The flag was created in July 2015.[2]
Research
According to certified sex therapist, Dr. Bailey Hanek, “Cupiosexual is a microlabel within the asexual spectrum. Those who identify as cupiosexual do not experience sexual attraction, but desire a sexual relationship. People who are cupiosexual may be desirous of sex for the pleasurable sensation”[3] According to sex educator, Aubri Lancaster, "One reason an asexual person may want to have sex is to relieve sexual tension. In fact, someone can be asexual and actually have a high libido". According to a 2019 Asexual Community Survey Summary Report, about 9% of asexual people are sex-favorable.[9]
References
- ↑ "What Is Cupiosexuality?". Cosmopolitan. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Cupiosexuality Falls Under The Asexual Umbrella, But The Terms Don't Mean The Same Thing". Women's Health. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Are You Cupiosexual? Here's What It Means, and How to Tell". Men's Health. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ Spurrill-Jones, Esther (2024-04-27). "I am Cupiosexual. What Does That Mean?". Prism & Pen. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ Daigle-Orians, Cody (2023-02-21). I Am Ace: Advice on Living Your Best Asexual Life. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. ISBN 978-1-83997-263-8. Search this book on
- ↑ Carroll, Megan; Wenzel, Maya (2025-05-01). "New Dimensions, New Directions: Asexualities and Aromanticism in the 21st Century". Sex & Sexualities. 1 (1): 94–103. doi:10.1177/3033371251332285. ISSN 3033-3717.
- ↑ "cupio - Latin search results - Latin-English Dictionary". www.latin-english.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ "THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH POKEMON". kalossexual-kalosromantic.tumblr.com. Archived from the original on 2014-06-11. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
- ↑ https://acecommunitysurvey.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2019-asexual-community-survey-summary-report.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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