A sapiosexual is a person who is more attracted to a partner's intelligence than their appearance.
The word comes from the Latin roots sapio (to be wise, to have common sense) and sexual (sexual).
Thus, in order to experience sexual attraction to another person, a sapiosexual must ensure that the person has high intelligence.
And although there is catastrophically little research on this topic, it is believed that 1 to 8% of people aged 18 to 35 may be sapiosexual. This does not depend on gender or orientation.
Signs of sapiosexuality
If most of the following symptoms apply to you or your partner, there is every reason to talk about sapiosexuality.
When choosing a partner, preference is given to intelligence
For example, in dating apps, a sapiosexual will find people who demonstrate intelligence in their profiles or messages attractive. In person, a sapiosexual is only attracted to erudite and smart people.
Passion for deep conversations
Don't even hope to gossip with a sapiosexual: he is only interested in complex and philosophical reasoning. If you know how to express your thoughts effectively and vividly, you have every chance of being liked by a sapiosexual.
The mind is sexier than the body
Because sapiosexuals are more interested in a person's beliefs, outlook, values, etc., they may feel aroused during a dialogue with a partner on quasi-philosophical topics, and discussing deep thoughts is comparable to foreplay for them.
The ideal date is connected with the intellectual sphere
A fascinating conversation is the basis of an ideal date for sapiosexuals, which is why they choose places where nothing prevents them from talking to potential partners. So instead of a bar or a cafe, such a person will prefer a planetarium, a gallery or a museum.
