Parasexual
Definition
Parasexual is an adjective describing something related to parasexuality, or something indirectly connected with sex and sexuality rather than sex itself. It can also describe a one-sided sexual relationship that combines parasocial and sexual elements.
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What does parasexual mean?
Parasexual describes something related to parasexuality. In sexuality-related usage, it can refer to something connected indirectly with sex or pertaining to sexuality without being sex itself.
Parasexual can also describe a one-sided sexual relationship with both parasocial and sexual qualities.
How parasexual is used
The word can describe a relationship, object, or other subject associated with indirect or one-sided sexuality. Its meaning depends on whether it is being used in relation to parasexuality or to a parasocial sexual relationship.