New S-xuality Trend Goes Viral: What It Means to Be ‘Symbios*ual’—Attracted to Couples, Not Individuals

Researchers have coined a new term for people who are attracted not to individuals, but to established couples: symbios**ual. This identity describes those who feel drawn to the energy, connection, and dynamic shared between partners in long-term or multi-person relationships.

According to new research, symbios**uals may see couples as powerful, secure, or aesthetically appealing. Some say they’re attracted to the couple’s bond, while others enjoy the validation and emotional energy that comes from being desired by more than one person.

In a recent study, 145 participants reported this type of attraction, which appears across all ages and genders. Experts say symbios**uality is different from identities like bisexuality or polyamory because it focuses specifically on the relationship dynamic, not just the people involved.

Though the term is new, researchers hope it will help people better understand and express their unique experiences of attraction.