Pansexuality

EnderD_503 · 09-15-2011, 08:02 AM

I'm not pansexual, but I have a question. What is the real difference between pansexual, pomosexual and polysexual? Every definition I've heard of these appears to come down to the same/similar thing (possibility of attraction to any gender/sex identity, no matter the "label"). Also, why do those who identify as such prefer these to queer? Queer suggests the same thing (attraction to, or affiliation with non-heteronormative identities/relationships/dynamics) and predates the use of these terms (so obviously people saw a need to come up with other terms).

I guess I'm just wondering how those who identify their sexuality as such perceive their sexuality, or how pansexuality differs from pomosexuality/polysexuality or queer identity.

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09-15-2011, 08:02 AM	#2
EnderD_503 Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, trans guy, butch Preferred Pronoun?: Male pronouns Relationship Status: Relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,329 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,090 Thanked 3,878 Times in 1,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I'm not pansexual, but I have a question. What is the real difference between pansexual, pomosexual and polysexual? Every definition I've heard of these appears to come down to the same/similar thing (possibility of attraction to any gender/sex identity, no matter the "label"). Also, why do those who identify as such prefer these to queer? Queer suggests the same thing (attraction to, or affiliation with non-heteronormative identities/relationships/dynamics) and predates the use of these terms (so obviously people saw a need to come up with other terms). I guess I'm just wondering how those who identify their sexuality as such perceive their sexuality, or how pansexuality differs from pomosexuality/polysexuality or queer identity.