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A rentry dedicated place for resources/info about autosexuality
creator of this rentry is autospec himself
Autosexuality is a sexual orientation where one is primarily attracted to themselves rather than another individual. It is (in my opinion), one of the most understood sexual orientations out there due to how 'unnatural' it is and the lack of resources and talk about it compared to other orientations.
Autosexual = a sexual attraction towards oneself
Autoromantic = a romantic attraction towards oneself
Autorose = both sexual and romantic attraction towards oneself changes and flutuactes
Autoflux = sexual and/or romantic attraction towards oneself fluctuates, typically an intense change.
Autospectrum = also known as autospec, where one is on the spectrum for autosexuality.
Self-taken/partnered = term used for being a partner to oneself and being committed to it.
Autoamorous = the desire to date oneself and others at the same time
Plutospec = where oneself is attracted to themselves and others
I think the first thing you need to do is reflect on your childhood; if you have poor memory and/or just can't remember anything from your childhood, reflect on yourself and think what you want.
From my personal experience, as a kid I was always drawn to the idea of a clone of myself or dating a 'genderbent' version of myself. (ironically enough i have figured out i am a trans man LMAO) I would play with toys and draw me and my genderbent self dating or kissing, cringe who cares I was like 7.
Reflecting on myself on what I wanted in a relationship helped a LOT too. I came to the conclusion I'd only be happy if I was dating myself, I have tried dating people who are similar to me, have stuff in common with me but it didn't work out, I wasn't satisified and I also quickly lost feelings :P