Graysexual, sometimes spelt "greysexual," "gray-A," or "gray-ace," is a term used to describe individuals who identify within the asexual spectrum but don't fit the typical definition of asexuality, which is experiencing little to no sexual attraction.

Instead, graysexual individuals experience limited sexual attraction. This attraction can manifest in various ways:

• Infrequent attraction: They may only feel sexual attraction very rarely.
• Low intensity attraction: When they do experience it, the feeling might be weak or mild.
• Situational attraction: They might only feel attraction under specific circumstances.

The term "gray" signifies the "gray area" between asexuality and allosexuality (experiencing sexual attraction). It's intentionally a broad and somewhat vague term to encompass the diverse experiences of people who don't consistently experience sexual attraction.

Here are some common characteristics of graysexual individuals:

• They may not prioritise sexual attraction when choosing romantic partners.
• They might not view sex as particularly important.
• They can still enjoy sex for pleasure, bonding, or other reasons, even without feeling strong sexual attraction.
• Their history of sexual experiences may not align with their current identity.

It's important to note that graysexuality is a sexual orientation, not a choice or a medical condition like low libido. Sexual attraction and libido are distinct; a graysexual person can have a high, low, or typical libido.

Graysexuality is also different from demisexuality, another identity on the asexual spectrum. Demisexuals only experience sexual attraction after forming a close emotional bond with someone, while graysexuals experience infrequent or low-intensity attraction that isn't necessarily tied to emotional connection. It is possible for someone to identify as both graysexual and demisexual.