Apex (orientation)

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Apexsexual

Orientation: Any
Prefix: Apex-


Apex (orientation) is an orientation prefix where one does not experience attraction towards strangers, but may develop attraction when a personal bond forms, and then loses that attraction when the bond grows stronger.

Apex may be described as a combination of fray- and demi-, where demi leads into fray.

Etymology

"Apex" means "the extreme end, point, summit, top" in Latin.[1] This represents the pattern of losing and regaining attraction as a personal bond develops.

History

Apexromantic and apexsexual were coined on August 18, 2022 by Reddit user AnonymousHermitCrab.[2]

Related Terms

Label Relationship Description Difference
Demi- Similar An individual that does not experience attraction unless one has formed a deep or emotional connection with the target of attraction. Apex- individuals can only begin to experience attraction when a bond starts to develop.

Demi- does not specify if one will lose attraction as a bond grows stronger.

Vallis- Opposite An individual who may experience attraction towards strangers, loses that attraction when a personal bond forms, then may gain that attraction back when the bond grows stronger. Apex- individuals do not experience attraction towards strangers and people one has a strong bond with. One begins to experience attraction when a bond starts to develop.

Orientations

Label Prefix / Suffix Flag Creator(s)
Apexromantic Romantic AnonymousHermitCrab[2]
Apexsexual Sexual AnonymousHermitCrab[2]

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