autosexual

[aw-toh-sek-shoo-uhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to sexual activity that does not involve association with another person; autoerotic.

2. noting or relating to a person who primarily feels sexual attraction to and desire for themselves, as opposed to other people.

Word History and Origins

Origin of autosexual¹

First recorded in 1915–20, for an earlier sense; 1995–2000, for the current sense; auto- ¹ ( def. ) + sexual

Example Sentences

My orientation happens to be autosexual.

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Not all autosexual romances are monogamous, even if they are central to one’s love life.

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