An umbrella term for someone who is on the
asexual spectrum.
It encompasses
people who identify strongly with asexuality, but
don’t feel like asexual is the most correct word for them. There are many possible definitions and identities under the gray asexual umbrella, but here are some of the most commonly seen ones:
- feels sexual attraction infrequently, of low intensity, to few
people, or in specific circumstances
- feels sexual attraction, but has no desire to act on it
- has confusing or ambiguous feelings of sexual attraction
- feels that sexual attraction is not a meaningful concept to them personally
The main thing to remember about gray asexuality is that an individual is allowed to define it any way they choose and that it is a unique orientation. If a gray asexual’s
definition doesn’t match up with one of the above, it doesn’t mean their identity is not valid.