autosexual

[ aw-toh-sek-shoo-uhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to sexual activity that does not involve association with another person; autoerotic.
2. noting or relating to a person who primarily feels sexual attraction to and desire for themselves, as opposed to other people.

Word History and Origins

Origin of autosexual¹

First recorded in 1915–20, for an earlier sense; 1995–2000, for the current sense; auto- ¹( def ) + sexual

Example Sentences

My orientation happens to be autosexual.

From The Guardian

Not all autosexual romances are monogamous, even if they are central to one’s love life.

From The Guardian