Androsexual: Meaning Of Term Made Famous By Michelle Ntalami
For the past 24 hours, the term 'androsexual' became a trend on Twitter alongside 'Michelle Ntalami'
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At the rate at which beauty entrepreneur and Marini Naturals Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michelle Ntalami gives both men and women sleepless nights with a series of sultry and sizzling social media posts, you wouldn't believe that she is 38 years old.
Evident that 'black don't crack', Ntalami continues to stun both genders by showcasing her God-given physique mainly on Instagram and Twitter, which has seen her become one of those popular icons whom women would love to be and probably date; if you are an LGBTQ+ member; and men would fight the queer community female-identifying persons to date as well.
For years, it wasn't really established which team she played for considering her penchant for posting thirst trap photos of herself on her social media pages. She has been through a nasty breakup with they/them, which she opened up on during countless interviews, but recently, she might have settled on her sexual orientation which excited men across the country.
“There is nothing to hide about my sexuality, I have addressed it before on my social platforms. I am androsexual. The term is androsexual or an androphile – meaning that I am attracted to men or masculine energy. Yeah, it’s as simple as that.
"The men can shoot their shots because they are within the bracket of what I am attracted to. Ladies, they assume that that’s the only what I like and that’s not the case. I am attracted to men and masculine energy and I have been very open about that in recent years,” Ntalami explained on Wednesday, January 11 during an interview with Ankali Ray on Milele FM.
For the past 24 hours, the term 'androsexual' became a trend on Twitter alongside 'Michelle Ntalami', who also reprimanded former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko who sensationally claimed that she had romantic relations with slain model and LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba.
Many are now wondering what this term which was almost unheard of in medical and sexual circles means. Viral Tea explains:
Androsexual Meaning
According to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), an American non-governmental media monitoring organization, androsexual is a term people may use to describe those who are primarily attracted to perceived masculinity, either sexually, aesthetically, or romantically.
Masculinity refers to how a person externally presents themselves via the way they look or behave. However, it is important to note that society typically dictates what people consider masculine, which changes over time and can vary depending on a person’s culture.
People may also use the term androphilic to mean the same as androsexual. Anybody of any gender identity or sexual orientation can identify as androsexual.
WebMD goes on to state that the word androsexual comes from the Greek language. The prefix andro means “male,” sexual means “sexual attraction,” and philic is related to “with love”.
As the term androsexual is relatively new, it can mean something different to different people. Some consider it to mean having an attraction to more masculine or male expressions, while others believe it can mean having an attraction to people who identify as nonbinary.
People who are nonbinary don’t identify as strictly male or female. Some women who identify as cisgender might define themselves as androsexual too if they’re attracted to cisgender men and trans men, for instance, while others interpret it to be another type of sexual orientation like homosexuality.
The primary difference between these terms is in the attraction itself.
People who consider themselves androsexual are attracted to masculinity rather than gender. This means they’re attracted to aspects of “maleness” — physical, emotional, mental, or sexual.
Homosexuality is an identifying label for people who are attracted to the same gender, and heterosexuality is for people attracted to the opposite gender.
Androsexuality is a less restrictive term that people who are homosexual, heterosexual, or of different sexual orientations can use. Someone who identifies as androsexual may find themselves attracted to masculinity rather than people who identify as specific genders or sexual orientations.
Some people think that androsexuality means being attracted to only the male binary or male gender. The reason many people think of the male binary is because of the word “andro,” which means “male” or “man.”
An androsexual flag. /HEALTH.COM
However, the truth is that people who identify as androsexual may be attracted to cisgender, nonbinary, and other gender identities in which masculinity is on display. This includes women who exhibit more masculine traits and transgender men.
Healthy relationships of any type require mutual respect, open communication, and trust.
In a romantic relationship, it’s especially important to discuss your values, needs, and expectations with a partner or potential partner. As you develop a healthy bond, each person in the relationship feels valued and safe.
Every relationship is different, yet trust is always essential. One component of a healthy relationship is feeling like you can be yourself.
If you identify as androsexual, you may feel comfortable confiding in your partner or loved ones. It’s important, to be honest with yourself and with others when in a relationship, and expressing your attraction is one way to do so.
However, it’s completely fine if you do not want to confide in someone or wait until you’re ready.
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“I’m trending, but that ain’t nothing new. Yaani I’ve single-handedly made a whole word go viral in the entire country? Says a lot about me! It must be the most Googled word by Kenyans today.
"Y’all owe me for that one though! If ever you hear “Androsexual’ in your lifetime, feel free to think of me in any and all ways,” Ntalami wrote on Thursday, January 12.
