Can you only be attracted to fictional characters?

This is definitely possible. Actually, there’s a “sub-orientation” within the asexual spectrum that’s exactly that. It’s called aegosexuality. As an aegosexual you might be attracted to fictional characters, watch porn or read erotic literature.

What is it called when you are sexually attracted to fictional characters?

Fictosexuality, fictoromance, and fictophilia are terms that have recently become popular in online environments as indicators of strong and lasting feelings of love, infatuation, or desire for one or more fictional characters.

Is it a mental illness to be attracted to fictional characters?

What causes Fictophilia?

Results. Discussions of fictophilia were generally initiated by people experiencing love, desire, or deep attachment to a fictional character and often wanting to discuss whether it was ‘normal’ or ‘healthy,’ or searching for others like them.

Can you be attracted to a character without falling in love?

Chances are, you aren’t even the only person attracted to that particular character. Even without falling in love, many people can take emotional and verbal cues from characters they see portrayed in fiction. Romantic feelings are just one way fictional characters can affect our real life.

Are you physically attracted to your favorite fictional characters?

When fans speak of their love for fictional characters, a common assumption is they are physically attracted to the actors portraying them in movies or television shows. It’s not Sherlock Holmes, Loki, and the Doctor they love, for example, but Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, and David Tennant.

Is it possible to be asexual and be attracted to fictional characters?

Yes you can be Asexual and be attracted to fictional characters as well. I found out about it a while back and started identifying as Fictoromantic on this site. Welcome to AVEN!

What do you call a person who is sexually attracted to fictional characters?

Also, welcome to AVEN! Regardless of how you identify yourself (and it is up to you), you’ll find a very inclusive community here with a lot of people that feel the same way. Sounds like ficto-sexual and ficto-romantic. Hello and welcome to AVEN! You might want to check out the term fictosexual (sexual attraction to fictional characters).