The experience of sexual attraction is often portrayed as fixed—a clear orientation discovered once and carried unchanged throughout life. Yet, for many individuals, desire is not static but fluid, shifting over time in ways that defy conventional labels. This fluidity has a name: abrosexuality. For those who identify as abrosexual, the term provides clarity and validation after years of uncertainty and self-questioning.
A Personal Journey: Emma Flint’s Story
Writer Emma Flint’s path to understanding her own fluidity illustrates the impact of having the right language. In a candid reflection on her thirty-year journey, Flint described decades of navigating a world that demanded a singular orientation. For much of her youth, she identified as a lesbian, but her attraction often shifted unexpectedly. At times, she found herself drawn to men, other times exclusively to women, and occasionally her desire disappeared entirely.
