Over the past year, we’ve explored terms like graysexual, demisexual, and even almondsexual, doing our best to keep up with the expanding vocabulary people use to describe their experiences of attraction. Whether it’s a sign of the times or simply the natural evolution of language, it feels as though new identity labels appear almost monthly.

It’s not necessarily a bad thing. There’s something reassuring about people finding words that genuinely reflect who they are. But it can also be confusing. The spectrum of identities is wide, the definitions overlap, and it’s easy to feel lost trying to understand what each one means. That’s why we try to clarify these emerging terms as they gain traction.

Recently, social media users — especially on Reddit — have been talking about a newer label: berrisexual.

According to early definitions found on Urban Dictionary, someone who identifies as berrisexual describes themselves as “attracted to women and feminine genders and androgynous genders, but also very rarely attracted to men and masculine genders.”

In more straightforward terms, berrisexual people can be attracted to individuals across all genders, but their attraction to men or masculine-aligned people tends to be less common, less intense, or secondary compared to their attraction toward women, nonbinary individuals, or androgynous-presenting people.

Though far newer than terms like bisexual or pansexual, berrisexuality has already resonated with a number of people who feel it captures their experience more accurately. Some Reddit users have expressed relief in finally finding a label that fits.

One user wrote, “Many people don’t know about berrisexual, and we need more representation!” Another added, “Now I don’t have to pick because berri fits like a glove,” referencing how they previously struggled to categorize their attraction under broader labels.

On the LGBTQIA+ Fandom site, one contributor summed it up simply by saying: “Berrisexuality is about attraction to all genders… you can always date a man.” The focus isn’t on excluding masculine identities entirely, but on acknowledging that attraction to them may be less frequent or less central.

Like many micro-labels, berrisexuality offers a more niche alternative for people who feel that broader identities — such as bi, pan, or omnisexual — don’t describe their experiences closely enough. For some, having that more tailored term can bring clarity, comfort, and a sense of belonging.

Queerdom Wiki notes that berrisexuality, sometimes known as Laurian, shares similarities with pansexuality and omnisexuality because it includes potential attraction to all genders. Its main distinction lies in the patterned imbalance of attraction, with stronger pull toward women and nonbinary or androgynous people.

As language continues to evolve, these micro-labels serve as reminders that human attraction is complex and layered. For individuals who struggle to find a word that feels “right,” even a niche term can make all the difference.

Were you familiar with the meaning of berrisexual before now? Feel free to share your thoughts.