I’m abrosexual – here’s what that means

When I tell people that I’m abrosexual, I’m often greeted by a blank expression (Picture: Emma Flint)

‘When did you decide this? Is this even a label – I’ve never heard of it. I support you, obviously, but this doesn’t sound real.’

Just some of the words that greeted me when I came out as abrosexual to a close friend, back in 2020. 

Needless to say, we’re not friends anymore.

For those of you who don’t know what abrosexuality is, in layperson’s terms, it simply means when someone’s sexual identity fluctuates and changes.

I read and re-read the text, the dismissiveness of their message cutting deeper each time. Here I was, sharing my identity with someone I trusted, only for them to scoff at my words.

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