Demisexuality is defined as a sexual orientation where people only experience sexual attraction to people they have close emotional connection with. Demisexual people, in other words, are described as people who only experience sexual attraction after an emotional bond has formed.
When it comes to sexual orientation, there are so many different subcategories of broader categories that it is hard to really keep them all straight. Have you explored different sexual identity roles and are confused about which one best fits your desires and feelings towards a relationship? You are not alone.
So, do you think you are demisexual? If you are not sure yet, take our ‘Am I demisexual’ quiz and find out now.
1. How long do you wait before having sex with someone?
A. It takes me a while before developing feelings for someone
B. There is no fixed timeline as I just go with my gut
2. What is the most important thing for you in a relationship?
A. Sexual compatibility
B. Emotional compatibility
3. Do you have to sleep with someone you are sexually attracted to?
A. No, not really
B. Yes, I can sleep with people who are not particularly attractive to me
4. How do you take care of the sexual attraction you feel towards someone?
A. I think about it
B. I would find a way to sleep with them but with no strings attached
5. Do you consider being demisexual as something that could apply to you?
A. Sometimes
B. Yes, quite often
6. What matters most for you: accomplishing a sexual act or thinking about it?
A. I don’t think much much about it
B. I sometimes think about it
7. Has your behavior towards a particular person made you think that you are demisexual?
A. No, I don’t think I am demisexual
B. Yes, for sure
8. Do you use protection during sex?
A. Yes
B. Depends on the situation
9. Have you ever fallen in love with someone?
A. Yes
B. Not really
10. Does your possible demisexual status bother you?
A. Not really because I’m not sure whether I’m demisexual
B. When the feelings are too strong, yes it happens
11. Have you easily fallen in love with someone in the past?
A. Yes, of course
B. Not really
12. Could being demisexual be a phase for you?
A. No, because I really think people have to connect before they sleep with one another
B. Yes, maybe
13. Do you typically have a sexual preference when it comes to dating?
A. Yes, I prefer to go with my gut
B. No, emotional connection is the biggest thing for me
14. Is your ideal relationship one that involves the traditional ideas of falling in love?
A. Yes, isn’t that everyone’s goal
B. No, that isn’t necessarily what my goal is
15. How often do you experience sexual attraction towards someone?
A. I don’t constantly experience sexual attraction
B. It happens often but I don’t always act on it
