Semifictosexual is a sexual orientation describing an individual who experiences sexual attraction to fictional characters while also experiencing sexual attraction to real people.
A semifictosexual person may feel sexually drawn to characters from fictional media such as books, films, television, video games, comics, or animation, while also finding real individuals sexually attractive. The degree of attraction toward each may vary from person to person - some may primarily experience attraction to fictional characters with occasional attraction to real people, while others may find both forms of attraction equally present or situationally distinct.
Semifictosexuality falls under the broader umbrellas of fictophilia and semifictophilia, which describe forms of attraction to fictional characters. It differs from fictosexuality, which refers to exclusive sexual attraction to fictional characters, by including attraction to real people as well.
For some semifictosexual individuals, attraction to fictional characters can serve as a source of inspiration, comfort, or fantasy exploration, allowing them to engage with sexuality in creative or emotionally safe ways. Others may view fictional attraction as a natural extension of their imagination, coexisting harmoniously with their real-world sexual orientation.
Semifictosexuality highlights the diversity and fluidity of human sexuality, recognizing that attraction can exist both within and beyond the boundaries of reality. It acknowledges that sexual connection can be influenced by imagination, storytelling, and emotional resonance, not only by physical presence.