Heteroflexible
Updated:Heteroflexible refers to a sexual orientation where a person is primarily attracted to the opposite sex but occasionally experiences attraction to or engages in sexual behavior with the same sex. This term describes individuals who generally identify as heterosexual but acknowledge some level of same-sex attraction or openness to same-sex experiences.
Heteroflexibility exists on a spectrum of sexual orientation, falling somewhere between exclusively heterosexual and bisexual. People who identify as heteroflexible typically have a strong preference for opposite-sex partners but are open to same-sex encounters under certain circumstances or with specific individuals.
Additional Information
The term "heteroflexible" emerged in the early 2000s as a way to describe a more fluid approach to sexuality that doesn't fit neatly into traditional labels. It's important to note that heteroflexibility is distinct from bisexuality, as heteroflexible individuals generally have a much stronger preference for opposite-sex partners and may only rarely experience same-sex attraction.
Heteroflexibility can be a stable orientation or a transitional phase as someone explores their sexuality. It's also worth noting that, like all sexual orientations, heteroflexibility is about attraction and identity, not necessarily behavior. A person can identify as heteroflexible without ever acting on same-sex attractions.
Examples
A woman who primarily dates men but is open to intimate experiences with women at parties or in threesomes
A man who identifies as straight but occasionally finds himself attracted to male friends or celebrities