[Sexual identity] is more a recognition of who Im attracted towithinthe orientation.

A sapiosexual is someone who finds intelligence erotic, sexy, and attractive, she says.

A 2018study published in the scientific journalIntelligencefound that sapiosexuality seems to be influenced by non-intellective factors, too.

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Essentially, this means that theres more to intelligence than IQ.

For instance, lets say a sapiosexual person is a huge movie buff.

People who consider themselves sapiosexual determine what intelligence is, and whether thats attractive to them, says Howard.

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For example, movies might not be something you particularly care about.

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Are you turned on when someone eloquently teaches you something new?

Do you find its easier for you to be sexual with someone who is highly intelligent?

What are the signs of sapiosexuality?

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How does sapiosexual differ from demisexual and graysexual?

Why is calling yourself sapiosexual controversial?

The fact that definitions of intelligence can vary widely has garnered sapiosexuality significant criticism.

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That was the same year dating platformOkCupid added sapiosexual to its list of personal identifications from which to choose.

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