Editorial note: the cited statistic is outdated
The Facebook gay-population figures cited in this article come from a roughly 2015 survey, too old to represent the current situation — read them as historical context only. The orientation labels themselves remain useful concepts for describing sexual diversity today.
The United Nations (UN) estimates that the world's population is approximately 7.3 billion people. Zocial, inc. has stated that in the world of Facebook, there is a total gay population of more than 15.4 million people in the world, led by India (3 million), the United States (760,000 people), and Egypt (640,000 people), respectively, while Thailand ranks 8th in the gay population (340,000 people).
Parpha will take readers to get to know sexual orientation. Or feelings of attraction to other sexualities besides LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer), which is a sexual orientation that is more than just same-sex attraction. like each other's gender Including liking things that are difficult to find an explanation for sex
Sigmund Freud The father of psychoanalytic theory said that sex for the average person is “Driving force” One thing in life that makes us do this and that. Express it like this Olivia Goldhill has explained that Today's rise in sexual orientation is due to people wanting to explain their sexual feelings. That is beyond being gay, heterosexual, lesbian, or bisexual. These terms are used to describe sex broadly but do not refer to specific behaviors or feelings of attraction, andHere are 6 sexual orientations that you may not have heard of before.
1. Androgynosexual
Androgynosexual are people who feel attraction towards both men and women. Especially people who have both male and female characteristics. or expression and image in one person
Androgynosexual From the Greek
“Andros” means male/male, “Gyno” means female/female
and the Latin word Sexualis meaning “related to sex”
If explained easily Androgynosexual is People who like men or women whose gender doesn't match their birth gender. namely those who like gays, toms, transvestites, etc.
2. Autosexual
Autosexual was first enacted by Bernard Apfelbaum Sex therapists defined it in 1989 as “Autosexuals are those who are not sexually aroused by stimulation by another person.”
This term now means People who feel sexual arousal mainly or mostly with their own bodies However, this does not mean that these people are selfish or do not want to create sexual pleasure for others. Instead, they are more interested in personal pleasure and sexual experiences.
Michael AaronThe author of the sex education book Modern Sexuality: The Truth About Sex And Relationships said “Autosexual people often feel comfortable and sexually satisfied with themselves. This is different from people with narcissism who often crave attention from others.”
Autosexual Therefore, it refers to a person who feels sexual arousal with their own body. or those who are not sexually aroused from stimulation by another person It can be said to be a person who has sexual feelings towards themselves. Or masturbation
3. Asexual
Asexual It is a matter “more complicated” and “more painful” than celibacy. Because celibacy is “Alternative” But Asexuality is a Sexual orientation (one sexual orientation).
A study in 2004 found that 1% of people are asexual. However, this group of people still wants a close relationship. Just don't want sex. But still want to have a romantic relationship that can “Love” without wanting “Lust”
Asexuality is translated into Thai as “Asexual people”
make many people think that they are celibate
or that they are monks, monks, or those who abstain from the world. This is not true.
Asexual or Nonsexual is a lack of sexual interest. Not paying attention to sexual activity
4. Graysexual
Graysexual Those who have occasional sexual desire are considered a group in the middle between Asexual and Sexual, focusing on relationships without sex. Whether it's dating Holding hands while walking home This will affect intimacy that doesn't have to be sexual. Because sexual attraction doesn't always require sex. But sexual desire occurs under certain conditions, such as love.
5. Objectumsexual
Objectumsexual is a person who feels attracted to an object. e.g. love for dolls Japanese man marries a sex doll Or a woman married to the Eiffel Tower. However, this groupdoes not love because they want to have physical sex.with that object directly, but they really love with love, have deep feelings and physical contact that conveys love in many forms, such as touching, embracing, leaning on, etc.
Many people may find it funny. That someone is so excited that they can't help but hug and kiss an amusement park ride. caressed a large wall And many people may view this as a mental illness. But if we think of it in another way, it is a mental attachment to some object. You may have to sleep with the same blanket you were born with. Or a favorite doll that must always be at your side no matter how old you are?
6. Sapiosexual
Sapiosexual is People who find intelligence to be the most sexually attractive trait These people do not immediately find others attractive when they meet them. But feelings will gradually increase as you talk and get to know people, such as those who do not feel attracted by their appearance. But you are attracted to people who have the ability to handle many things, the way of speaking, and the confidence in yourself that makes you want to get to know them. And when I got to know her, I saw that she was beautiful. Consider a true habit of liking.
comes from the word sapiens + sexual.
The word sapiens is Latin for intelligence.
This group views sex as secondary. But I like talking with more flavor. Fulfilling the mind more than the body And talking with him will be the thing that turns you on sexually. It is not touching or seductive from the outside appearance. They will feel that their intelligence is sexy and stimulates their sexual feelings. and view that sexual organs are not the most stimulating
summary
However, human sexual desires can change. A gay man can be autosexual or asexual. Lesbians can also be autosexual and objective sexual. And these nicknames are not intended to embarrass you. But it clearly shows the diversity of human needs.
Love has many forms. Depends on each person's needs. Each person's happiness And although some of them may seem strange and difficult to understand, But no matter what, love is always a beautiful thing. And what kind of sexual orientation do you have?
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Some information from
- https://www.bbc.com
- https://youngprideclub.com
- https://www.dek-d.com
- https://storylog.co
- https://themomentum.co
- https://psycnet.apa.org