Autosexuality
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Autosexuality is a sexual orientation defined as sexual attraction primarily to oneself.[1][2][3][4][5] Autoromantic is the romantic equivalent.[1] Autosexuality is sometimes, but not exclusively, described as being on the asexual spectrum.[6]
Research
[edit]Autosexuality has not been widely studied.[1] It is distinguished from narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder,[3] which, according to the National Library of Medicine, may be associated with factors such as genetic predisposition, rejection, or excessive praise.[1][7]
It is also not to be confused with autoeroticism, as autosexuality is considered a sexual orientation, while autoeroticism is not.[1]
According to clinical sexologist and sex and relationships therapist Cyndi Darnell, “For folks who identify as autosexual, the current definition and understanding is that they are people who prefer solo erotic practice, solo pleasure practice, or self-touch practices—such as masturbation—over partnered sexual activities”.[8]
Autosexuality was also discussed on the talk show The View.[9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Sissons, Beth (2023-04-26). "Autosexuality: What it means to be autosexual". medicalnewstoday.com. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- ↑ Weiss, Suzannah (2022-07-22). "If Your Own Body Turns You on, You Might Be Autosexual". Men's Health. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- 1 2 Singer, Emma (2024-08-28). "What Is Autosexual? Two Sex Experts Explain". PureWow. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- ↑ Giambrone, Hana (2025-07-02). DeMucci, Nina (ed.). "Autosexual Meaning: Understanding Self-Attraction". Mental Health Center of San Diego. Retrieved 2025-12-09.
- ↑ Butler, Tijen (2019-03-06). "Autosexual: What it means to be sexually attracted to yourself". PinkNews. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
- ↑ Barron, Victoria (2023-06-21). Amazing Ace, Awesome Aro: An Illustrated Exploration. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. ISBN 978-1-83997-715-2.
- ↑ Mitra, Paroma; Torrico, Tyler J.; Fluyau, Dimy (2025), "Narcissistic Personality Disorder", StatPearls, Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing, PMID 32310461, retrieved 2025-12-05
- ↑ Ekeledo, Ngozi (2022-05-13). "What 'Autosexual' Means—According to People Who Are Actually Autosexual". NBC LX Home. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- ↑ The View (2019-11-04). Autosexual: When You’re Attracted To Yourself! | The View. Retrieved 2025-12-04 – via YouTube.
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