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What is the difference between sexual and romantic attraction?

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These days, it can be kind of difficult to tell the difference between sexual and romantic attraction. The hormones released during sex can be intensely bonding on a primal level. read more

Romantic attraction is when you’re attracted to a person because you like their personality and would like a non-sexual relationship. whereas sexual attraction is the attraction to someone physically, wanting a sexual relationship with them. read more

The definitions of asexuality on this site and elsewhere state that asexuals do not experience sexual attraction, but also that asexuals may still experience romantic attraction, masturbate, and even enjoy sex with a partner. All this leaves me confused about what the difference is between romantic and sexual attraction. read more

These days, it can be kind of difficult to tell the difference between sexual and romantic attraction. The hormones released during sex can be intensely bonding on a primal level. When you have a romantic attraction to someone, you also (usually) find them physically attractive. read more

Further Research

Sexual vs. romantic attraction
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