Pansexual
Updated:Pansexual refers to a sexual orientation where an individual experiences sexual, romantic, or emotional attraction to people regardless of their sex, gender identity, or gender expression. Pansexuality emphasizes attraction based on personality and individual qualities rather than limiting attraction based on biological sex or gender.
Additional Information
The term "pansexual" comes from the Greek prefix "pan-" meaning "all." While there is overlap with bisexuality, pansexuality distinctly conveys openness to attraction beyond the binary notions of male and female. It explicitly includes attraction to transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming individuals. However, people who identify as pansexual may still have preferences.
Examples
Taylor identifies as pansexual and is open to dating people of any gender, including cisgender, transgender, and non-binary individuals.
As a pansexual person, Kai experiences attraction based on personality rather than limiting potential partners based on sex or gender identity.