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Anaesthetic
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Anaesthetic (shortened to nonae), also known as ansthetic[1], a-aesthetic[2] (shortened to aae), or nonaesthetic[2] (shortened to nonae) is an orientation defined by experiencing little to no aesthetic attraction, the prefix a- meaning not or lack of in Greek. The ansthetic spectrum (shortned to ae-spec or aespec) is an umbrella term for all ansthetic identities, or a term used by individuals who do not wish to identify themselves with any particular ansthetic microlabel.
Being ansthetic does not mean that one is unable to experience romantic or sexual attraction, but their attraction does not revolve around one's appearance.
History
One of the earliest known uses of the term "aesthetic attraction" was among asexuals in 2005 on the AVEN forums.[3][4] Since then, it has commonly been included in lists of subtypes of attraction. However, it is unknown when nonaesthetic attraction was coined.
Related Terms
| Label | Relationship | Description | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alloaesthetic | Opposite | An individual that experiences aesthetic attraction. | Anaesthetic individuals rarely or never experience aesthetic attraction. |
| Asexual | Counterpart | An individual that experiences little to no sexual attraction. | Asexual is the sexual counterpart to anaesthetic. |
Prefixes and Suffixes
| Label | Prefix / Suffix | Flag | Description | Creator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaestheticflux | -flux | 
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Individuals who fluctuate between various anaesthetic identities, but sometimes experience alloaesthetic attraction. | Rhythmsancat[5] |
| Aestheticflux | -flux | 
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An individual who experiences fluctuating aesthetic attraction | Arlo[6] |
| Anaevague | -vague | Anaesthetic is partially influenced by one's neurodivergence. | Cosmic Lemon151[7] |
Orientations
Flags
The first known flag, the 'a-aesthetic pride flag', was posted to Tumblr by Tumblr blog Beyond MOGAI Pride Flags on February 8th 2018.[2]
They then posted an 'ansthetic pride flag' on November 18th 2018.[1]
On January 12th 2021, FANDOM userTheEightChaosEmerald created a nonaesthetic flag. The black, grey and white colours represent a lack of attraction; yellow represents human connection; pink represents aesthetic attraction; and the shades of maroon represent diversity.
A-aesthetic flux Alternate (Makein-flags)
Resources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beyond MOGAI Pride Flags. "Ansthetic Pride Flag". Tumblr, 18 Nov. 2018, https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/180249872300/ansthetic-pride-flag.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Beyond MOGAI Pride Flags. "A-aesthetic Pride Flag". Tumblr, 08 Feb. 2018, https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/170637398175/a-aesthetic-pride-flag.
- ↑ Theacetheist. "A Mini History of Different Types of Attraction in the Ace Community". Wordpress, 17 May. 2019, https://theacetheist.wordpress.com/2019/05/17/a-mini-history-of-different-types-of-attraction-in-the-ace-community/.
- ↑ "Masturbating A's: what do you think about when masturbating?". The Asexual Visibility & Education Network, 24 Jul. 2005, https://web.archive.org/web/20210514020243/https://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/9980-masturbating-as-what-do-you-think-about-when-masturbating/page/2/. Archived on 14 May. 2021.
- ↑ "Anaestheticflux". LGBTQIA Wiki, https://lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Anaestheticflux. Accessed on 14 Nov. 2025.
- ↑ "Aestheticflux". LGBTQIA Wiki, https://lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Aestheticflux. Accessed on 14 Nov. 2025.
- ↑ "Anaevague". LGBTQIA Wiki, https://lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Anaevague. Accessed on 14 Nov. 2025.
