Sexual Orientations
Symbiosexual
Short Definition
A symbiosexual is who is drawn not to an individual, but to the energy, chemistry, and power dynamic shared between people in an existing relationship. This attraction is typically to a couple, but it can also apply to throuples or quads. The focus is on the synergistic whole, rather than the separate individuals within it . People who experience symbiosexual attraction often describe feeling energized, intrigued, or aroused by the cohesion, charisma, and emotional synergy of a partnership.
Detailed Explanation
A symbiosexual is who is drawn not to an individual, but to the energy, chemistry, and power dynamic shared between people in an existing relationship. This attraction is typically to a couple, but it can also apply to throuples or quads. The focus is on the synergistic whole, rather than the separate individuals within it . People who experience symbiosexual attraction often describe feeling energized, intrigued, or aroused by the cohesion, charisma, and emotional synergy of a partnership.
This attraction spans genders, sexual orientations, and relationship styles. It's also believed to be distinct from typical non-monogamy or polyamory because the bond between partners, not the individuals themselves, is the primary focus.
### Related Orientations
- Sapiosexual
- Fraysexual
Source
This entry is based on an article from the FetLife Kinktionary. The content has been translated and adapted for the Kinky Circle Wiki.