Pansexual

Pansexuality, also abbreviated as pan, is a sexual orientation encompassing attraction to multiple genders, with the attraction being physical, romantic, and/or emotional. The term has been variously defined as attracted to all genders, capable of attraction to any or all gender(s), or capable of attraction to anyone, regardless of gender identity.
Definitions also vary regarding how gender and attraction interact for pansexuals. A common perception is that pansexuality means a person's attractions are not influenced by gender. However, pansexuals may feel that gender does not matter or instead feel it is a factor in the way they are attracted. Some pansexuals are attracted to different genders in different ways, or they are more attracted to particular genders.
Pansexuality is part of the bisexual umbrella—anyone who is attracted to more than one gender. The Bisexual Resource Center uses "bisexual+" or "bi+" to distinguish the umbrella usage from the singular term. Pan is also in the multiple-attraction spectrum (aka m-spec). In both umbrellas, pansexual is alongside the labels omnisexual, polysexual, and others. While m-spec and bisexual both encompass pansexual, bi is considered part of m-spec.
==Etymology==
The term "pansexual" is derived from the Greek prefix pan-, meaning "all" or "every".
==Community==
Pansexual and Panromantic Visibility Day is celebrated on May 24. Pansexual Pride Day is on December 7.
===Flag===
The pansexual pride flag was designed by Jasper and posted to the Pansexual Pride Flag (@pansexualflag) Tumblr blog sometime before August 6, 2010. It consists of three horizontal stripes: a strong pink at the top (hex color code #FF1B8D, created with #FF218C), a strong gold yellow in the center (#FFD900, created with #FFD800), and a light cerulean blue at the bottom (#1BB2FF, created with #21B1FF). They explained why they chose those colors and the colors' meanings:
The flag has had its color meanings re- or mis-interpreted by others. One interpretation is that they represent the attraction to those genders. Another is that they represent the gender identities of people who are pansexual.
===Distinction===
====Bisexual====
Pansexual and bisexual have nuanced differences that are frequently debated and a source of confusion over how to distinguish them. Which label a person uses is ultimately a matter of personal preference.
People may identify as both bisexual and pansexual.
People choose one label over the other for various reasons, but the choice may come down to "because it just feels right". They may consider bi and pan to be distinct orientations, feel there is a negative stigma towards bisexuality, are trying to prompt conversations about sexual and romantic diversity since it is lesser known, or want to actively challenge the gender binary; bisexuality is not limited to the gender binary, but it is often misunderstood as that. Those who consider bisexuality and pansexuality separate may distinguish pansexuals as attracted to all genders and define bisexual as multiple but not all genders. Although indifference to gender is often associated with pansexuality, some definitions of bisexual include attraction regardless of gender. Pansexual is sometimes viewed as a more inclusive and expansive label with a political emphasis on non-binary gender identities and transgender people. 
====Omnisexual====
The prefixes "omni-" and "pan-" both mean "all". For people attracted to any or all genders, omnisexual may be a person's preferred term. They may use the differentiations that omnisexual means gender is a factor in their attractions while pansexual means attraction is unrelated to gender. This is sometimes phrased as pansexuals being "gender-blind" while omnisexuals are not. Other people use the terms interchangeably.
====Polysexual====
The "poly-" prefix means "many", and pansexual and polysexual people are both attracted to multiple genders. However, polysexuals do not feel attraction to all of them—there are genders they are specifically not attracted to. The labels are sometimes distinguished further as gender being a factor in a polysexual person's attractions and pansexuals attracted regardless of gender.
===Perceptions and discrimination===
A lot of discrimination against pansexuality can come from a lack of understanding of what pansexuality is, and how it differs from other multisexual identities, and even other LGBTQIA+ identities. For instance, pansexuality can sometimes be mixed up with hypersexuality, which is a separate concept from sexuality by itself. Other common forms of discrimination against pansexuality include assuming that pansexual people cannot be monogamous, questioning if a person is truly pansexual if they are dating someone of the opposite gender (such as a pansexual woman dating a man), or that people only use the label because it's currently popular.
Oftentimes a pansexual person may face discrimination from within the LGBTQIA+ community itself as well. An example of this is how some pansexual people may be accused of "hiding [their] gayness" by having a partner of the opposite gender.
==Media==
===Television===
* Husk in Hazbin HotelHusk's sexuality was stated twice by Faustisse's now-archived streams. The statements were transcribed at 3:07:39 and 2:04:33, respectively.
* Valentino in Hazbin HotelDesigning for the Next HAZBIN HOTEL Comic (archived). Recorded at 2:12:04.
*Isaac Vega from Tom Swift
*Willow Park in The Owl House
*Jaskier in The Witcherhttps://www.gaytimes.co.uk/originals/the-witcher-joey-batey-hugh-skinner-queer-interview/
*Lucifer Morningstar in Luciferhttps://twitter.com/LUCIFERwriters/status/848629312857063424https://64.media.tumblr.com/953314bd4eba75c0300a5a68b9fde434/tumblr_p268wp88IX1vge2yso1_1280.jpg (also referred to as bisexual in some sources)
*Mazikeen in Luciferhttps://www.nerdsandbeyond.com/2020/06/27/pride-month-spotlight-maze-from-lucifer/https://64.media.tumblr.com/b81af1d410c3ac681b20a770ef63104e/tumblr_p268wp88IX1vge2yso2_500.pnj
*Rose Quartz in Steven Universe (described as "coded as pansexual" in at least one source, though not official confirmed by the show's crew)
*Blitzo in Helluva Boss
*Beelzebub in Helluva Boss https://x.com/IMPmurderpros/status/1806024958088511510/photo/1
*Barbie Wire in Helluva Boss https://x.com/IMPmurderpros/status/1806024958088511510/photo/1
*Asmodeous in Helluva Boss https://x.com/IMPmurderpros/status/1806024958088511510/photo/1
*Chaz in Helluva Boss https://x.com/IMPmurderpros/status/1806024958088511510/photo/1
*Verosika Mayday in Helluva Boss https://x.com/IMPmurderpros/status/1806024958088511510/photo/1 
*Josh in Helluva Boss https://x.com/IMPmurderpros/status/1806024958088511510/photo/1
*Ace in Helluva Boss https://x.com/IMPmurderpros/status/1806024958088511510/photo/1
*Apple in Helluva Boss https://x.com/IMPmurderpros/status/1806024958088511510/photo/1
*Coco in Helluva Boss https://x.com/IMPmurderpros/status/1806024958088511510/photo/1
===Comics===
* Loki from Marvel Comics (at least specifically for a YA novel featuring this character, other sources refer to him as bisexual for his MCU appearance)
* Deadpool from Marvel Comics
===Music=== 
*Dove Cameron
*Janelle Monáe
*Miley Cyrus
===Video Games===
*Isabelle in Animal Crossing: New LeafIn Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Isabelle has a crush on the player, regardless of gender.
*Seer in Apex Legends
*Lifeweaver in Overwatch 2
*Angel in Run 3
*Wiggle in BugsnaxPride Sticker Pack merchandise on Bugsnax wiki (orig. Fangamer)
==Resources==
*The Bi Pan Library — archive of media about or created by people who are bi, pan, and m-spec 
==Notes==
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==References==
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