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The word stems from the Latin prefix ambo which stands for "both". According to the Urban Dictionary website, ambiamorous meaning is:

“noting or relating to ambiamory, the state or practice of being comfortable in both monogamous and polyamorous, reciprocal relationships”

It is important to note that ambiamory should not be confused with other similar terms. For example, people who are ambiamorous create long-term committed relationships with one partner, they may also have a great match and value partnerships with multiple partners.

Despite the limited resources on ambiamory, most people link it with being able to be happy in either relationship depending on the situation. Ambiamory may involve sexual, platonic, romantic, queerplatonic, or any other aspect relevant to monogamy as well as polygamy. It can also represent other forms of attractions which can all be grouped under one category.

The definition of gynosexuality is derived from the prefix "gyne," which is Ancient Greek for "woman," "feminine," or "female." Literally, then, the term gynesexual means someone who is sexually attracted to women, femininity, or females. This means that, for example, in contrast to a sexuality like gay, straight, or lesbian, this sexual orientation basically focuses on feminine presentation, rather than whether someone identifies as female.

This also means that anyone can be gynesexual, regardless of their gender. However, it should be noted that, for straight men, gynesexuality is not the same as being heterosexual. Conversely, for women, being gynesexual is not the same as being lesbian.

There are also a few other names for gynesexuality. Some of these have the same or similar definitions, others imply a slight difference. There are also other related terms. Here, we list a few examples.

Femsexual is a word that is not in use anymore. It used to be defined the same way gynesexual is now but its usage has been discontinued.

Gynophilia, or gynephilia, is a contraction of the Ancient Greek  prefix"gyne" and "philia," meaning love. The term is defined on WebMD's website as "the love of femininity." The difference between gynesexual and gynephilia is that the former has a stronger physical and/or sexual association, whereas the latter refers only to romantic love and attraction.

Gyneromantic is the purely romantic version of gynesexual and is, as such, quite similar to gynephilia. The main difference between these two labels is that the scope of different kinds of love of gynephilia is broader than for gyneromantic.

Womasexual and womansexual describe the sexual attraction to women. As opposed to gynesexual, this does not include attraction to female-presenting individuals who do not identify as a woman. This word is often used by those attracted to women without wanting to connect their sexuality to their own gender by attaching a label like homosexual or bisexual. Womansexual can definitely be used to describe the attraction to trans women.

Androsexuality, androphilia, androromance, and masexuality are the masculine/male counterparts to the four terms described above, respectively gynosexuality, gynophilia, gynoromantic, and womasexual."

"A person who is gender fluid is flexible in regard to the sex with which they identify. They believe that gender is non-binary, meaning that not all humans fit squarely into either the male or female category. Gender, then, is different from biological sex, which refers to the genitalia with which you are born.

"Being gender fluid means that you don’t have a set gender or set place on the gender spectrum," says Margaret Seide, MD, a Board-certified psychiatrist.

She adds, “The term is an acknowledgment that there is a spectrum and that gender is not binary. How you experience your gender can change over time or depending on the situation.”

Gender fluidity is a fairly new term and, to that extent, concept. That doesn’t mean that gender fluid people didn’t exist until recently; in fact, there are many examples of people throughout history who fell outside of binary sexual identification. The difference is that the topic simply was not widely discussed. Even today, the term gender fluid is fairly uncommon in certain communities.

“There are socio-cultural norms, some of which have their basis in religion. Also, almost every society we know of has some sort of societally imposed gender-normative expectations, whether that is dress, relationship roles, or general behavior,” says Dr. Seide.

“As you experience the world, you are exposed to these social constructs that define masculinity and femininity and that shapes our expectations of our own behavior.”

All that said, since about the mid-2000s, conversations about sexuality and gender identity have started to trickle into mainstream. Though gender is still quite rigid in our culture, we are now seeing increased sensitivity around the topic."

"At this point in time, experts have disproved many of the myths surrounding sexual orientation.

Like the color of your eyes or the shape of your nose, orientation is a trait many are born with or grow into over time.

Maybe in high school, for example, you developed crushes on people of one gender only. In college, you found yourself attracted to people of different genders.

Now, as an adult, you mostly date people of one gender but occasionally feel a flash of sexual attraction for people of other genders.

Does that mean you’re confused? Can’t make up your mind? That your college attractions were just a phase? No, no, and absolutely not.

No one can define your orientation for you, but the concept of sexual fluidity can help explain your experiences."

Someone who’s androsexual is attracted to men and masculine people.

Although the “-sexual” suffix suggests that it refers exclusively to sexual attraction, the term can include people who are romantically or physically attracted to men and masculine people.

Some androsexual people are exclusively attracted to men, while other androsexual people might be attracted to anybody who’s masculine in their identity, gender expression, or appearance.

It’s possible to be androsexual while also identifying with another term, like heterosexual, bisexual, or pansexual.

The key difference between terms like “androsexual” and terms like “heterosexual” is that androsexual focuses on the gender of the person you’re attracted to as opposed to your own gender.

While “homosexual,” for example, means that you’re attracted to people of the same or a similar gender as you, “androsexual” can apply to anyone who’s attracted to men, no matter their gender.

Skoliosexual is a relatively new term that refers to people who are attracted to people who are transgender or nonbinary.

According to one source, the term dates back to 2010 and has mostly been used in LGBTQIA communities and on websites like Tumblr and Reddit.

Somebody who is transgender has a different gender identity than the one assigned to them at birth.

Nonbinary refers to someone who doesn’t identify solely as a man or a woman. They might identify as multiple genders, no gender, or another gender entirely.

Words change over the years, and even relatively unknown words like skoliosexual mean different things to different people.

Some define it as only being attracted to nonbinary people.

Others feel that it means attraction to anyone who isn’t cisgender. People who are cisgender identify with the gender they were assigned at birth.

Still, others feel that this sexual identity can include cisgender people that are genderqueer in their expressions.

In other words, this interpretation includes people who don’t conform to gender expectations. For example, cisgender men who wear makeup and nail polish or cisgender women who wear so-called men’s clothes.

Skoliosexual people might find themselves attracted to people who play with gender norms regardless of whether that person is cisgender."

"Be Clear About Your Intentions

It is crucial that you and the other person are on the same page about the one-night stand. If you think it is just a temporary thing, but the other person thinks it’s something more, it could lead to misunderstanding. That is why you must be vocal about your intentions, so there is no confusion.

For this purpose, a whole online dating niche was created, catering to the needs of those who seek short-time encounters. For example, if your intention is to have a one-night stand nearby, you can register on a dedicated dating platform and get access to thousands of singles seeking the same, with no strings attached, no hassle, and stress. This way, your new match knows beforehand that you plan nothing more than just a brief encounter to have some fun, meaning no drama after you both go separate ways. On the other hand, if you met them the traditional way, it is crucial to clarify in person before initiating anything physical. Just remember to do it politely.

Discuss the Boundaries

Boundaries are healthy in one-night stands. They help us define our limits and protect us from things we don’t want. For example, you might think something is okay while intercourse, but they might construe it as assault or physical harm.

After all, you don’t want a court case on your hands if you get violent and the other person thinks they have been assaulted. In the same way, if you have any personal boundaries, you must discuss them with the person. Be sure to ask them about theirs so you can understand the limits none of you can cross."

"In everyday life, we non-theists may find ourselves in discussions with theists. Have you noticed that these discussions often go around in circles and achieve nothing? Why is that?

Let me suggest that one reason is because we are using their framework in which to discuss and argue. In this article, I will explore some practical ways to stay out of their framework. Who says they have the sole right to define the terms of engagement? For this discussion, we will focus on monotheism, but other areas might be just as interesting.

Many modern-day theists seem to consider the so-called monotheistic nature of their religions as a sign of legitimacy, at least when compared to other openly polytheistic religions. The gods of ancient Greece and Rome were many, each with their own unique powers and niches in the nether world. It is no problem to see these as polytheistic religions but interestingly it is almost as easy to identify so-called monotheistic religions as polytheistic. If we expose the propaganda of these religions by challenging this key concept, we shift the frame, and open the door for a different kind of discussion. We don’t have to acquiesce to their definitions of their invisible friends.

Let’s explore. To be a monotheistic religion, a religion must have only one god in its lexicon. Zeus may have been the highest and most powerful god in the Greek pantheon, but he was certainly joined by many other lesser gods. In Christian mythology, the gods are no less than four, sometimes more. The Father, Son, Holy Ghost and Satan are certainly gods. For whatever the Christian apologist wants to say, these four certainly function as much like individual gods as any Greek gods. The Yahweh figure may be more powerful than the Son, Satan or Holy Ghost, but so too was Zeus or Thor. All move in mysterious ways and while three are allied against one, so too were there alliances among Greek and Norse gods. In addition, Catholics have Mary, who seems to have special powers and access to the other gods in remarkable ways. Then we have all the saints of both Catholic and Orthodox traditions. How convenient that each of them seems to have special powers, not unlike the demigods and lesser gods of other polytheistic religions."