Pansexual people do not see any importance to the genitalia of their partner or whether their gender identity is man, woman, non-binary, trans or cis. What does it mean to be interested in someone beyond their gender? We asked JOYclub members about their pansexuality.
- From now on you can specify your inclination to "Pansexual" in your profile, in addition to the already existing options "Heterosexual", "Homosexual", "Bisexual" and "Bi-curious".
- This is how it works: Open your profile management and select the corresponding inclination under "My interests". Save, done!
What does it mean to be pansexual?
The term "pansexual" has its origin in the Greek word pan (everything). Simply put: pansexuals can be emotionally and sexually attracted to any person, regardless of their gender identification. A pansexual person simply does not care which sex or gender their partner has.
As an example, a pansexual person can be attracted to a cis woman with the “usual” gender characteristics as well as to a trans man whose body has been altered by testosterone and other transition processes. A determination on a binary or non-binary gender does not take place here. The person is perceived as attractive regardless of gender.
Pansexual vs. bisexual - what is the difference?
Whether or to what extent a distinction should be made at all between the two sexual orientations pan and bi is controversial. The approach that bisexual persons are equally attracted to the binary gender order of man and woman is sharply rejected by some critics of the two-gender-model.
But to conclude that bisexuals are only interested in partners who clearly feel they belong to one of the binary genders is too short-sighted. Many bisexuals see bi as "two or more". Accordingly, gender plays a role in who they find attractive, but it does not have to be binary. Likewise, bi is often used as an umbrella term for anyone who is attracted to people of two or more genders.
In conclusion, everyone must decide for themselves what applies for them. For pansexual people the gender - or how binary it is - does not matter in any case.
Pansexual vs. omnisexual - how is it different?
Although the two sexual orientations pan and omni are almost identical, as both are open to any gender identity in their partner, there is a subtle difference: pansexual people find a person attractive regardless of their gender. It doesn’t matter to them which gender their partner identifies with. Pansexuals desire the person.
Omnisexual people, on the other hand, are attracted to the person, but are very much aware of the person's biological sex and gender. For omnisexuals, the gender of their counterpart thus does not play a role in attraction, but in principle they appreciate the differences between the sexes.
Pansexual vs. polysexual - what differences are there?
There is also a small difference between pan and poly: polysexuals are, according to the term poly (many), attracted to several genders, but not to all of them. A pansexual person, however, does not exclude any gender.
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Who matches pansexual people?
Since for pansexuals it is more about the character, personality traits and the person itself, there must first and foremost be chemistry. Of course, they can get involved with someone who feels they belong to the binary gender assigned at birth (cisgender). But the following people could also be considered as partners:
- Agender: These people do not feel they belong to any gender at all.
- Intergender: Their gender identity lies between the two binary genders "man" and "woman".
- Bigender: These people identify equally with both binary genders.
- Transgender: These people do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth.
- Pangender: Someone who recognizes and finds themselves in all gender identities.
- Non-binary: This group of people does not feel they belong to any of the binary genders.
- Genderfluid: For these individuals, gender identity changes from time to time or under certain conditions.
And these are only a few! Apart from them there are many other gender identities that can be considered as potential partners for pansexuals.
What symbol do pansexuals have?
By now, there is a whole range of LGBTQ+ symbols and flags with which the affiliation to a sexual identity can be shown publicly. Thus, of course the pansexual community also has their own.
The symbol of pansexuality is a “P” with male, female and transgender characteristics at the same time. It can be attached to clothing or other personal items in the form of pins, patches or stickers.
The Pride flag for pansexuals was created in 2010 in the colors pink - yellow - blue. Through this color scheme, it embodies the sexual inclination towards women, non-binary genders and men.
What are the limits and possibilities of pansexuality?
Dating is at best exciting, respectful and pleasurable. We asked members from the community if they have specific experiences through their pansexuality in contact with (possible) (sex) partners. What are the limits? And more importantly, which possibilities arise?
Pansexuality as a preference in JOYclub
Sexuality is incredibly diverse. We at JOYclub want everyone to be able to live out their own sexuality freely, safely and visibly.
We asked the community why they, now that the inclination pansexuality is available for selection, have chosen it.
Am I pansexual?
You can also imagine yourself falling in love with a person - no matter which gender identity they feel they belong to? Then it could be interesting for you to learn more about the topic of pansexuality. If you don't think about the gender identity of your counterpart at all, it could be that you are pansexual.
The important thing to remember is: sexuality is your private business alone and you don't have to commit or fit into a certain pigeonhole. You decide for yourself what feels good and right. That's all that matters! Live out your own personal preferences, desires and needs.
Learn more!
As you know now, pansexuality describes not only a sexual orientation, but also an inner attitude. Pansexual people can often be open-minded and question social norms. They fall in love with and desire all kinds of people, regardless of their gender identity. Would you like to learn more about pansexuality? Exchange your experiences in the community!
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