Androphilia

Everything you need to know about the Androphilia identity.

Androphilia refers to the sexual attraction to men or masculinity. The term is often used in contrast to gynephilia, which refers to the sexual attraction to women or femininity. Androphilia can apply to people of any gender who are attracted to men or masculine characteristics, and it is most commonly used to describe the attraction that some individuals—regardless of their own gender—feel toward men.

For example:

• A gay man who is attracted to other men might be described as androphilic.
• A bisexual person who is attracted to both men and women may have androphilic tendencies as part of their sexual attraction.
• A transgender person might also identify as androphilic if they are attracted to men.

The term emphasizes the object of attraction (men or masculinity) rather than focusing on the identity of the person experiencing the attraction, which can make it useful in discussions about sexual orientation and desire.

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