Femsexual / gynesexual

Femsexual or gynesexual refers to sexual attraction to women and to femininity. The term is mainly used in queer language when a person wants to describe their orientation precisely without specifying the gender of the person experiencing the attraction. Depending on context, it may refer to women, to femininely identified people, or to femininity as an expression.

The term is generally intended as a self-description and should not be confused with romantic orientation. It can be a helpful alternative for non-binary people who want to describe attraction without using terms such as heterosexual or homosexual. As with all identity terms, exact usage may vary by person and community.