Girls, If physical attraction and sexual attraction is same thing then why do girls use this word differently?

[Anonymous]

I am confused what is actually sexual attraction and what is actually physical attraction? How do you differentiate it? Physical attraction and sexual attraction has different impulse/feelings? Girls often use this term differently. They commonly use that physical attraction means finding someone physically attractive. Straight girls can find other girls physically attractive does it mean girls are physically attracted to other girls? Also you can find your brother physically attractive, so you are physically attracted to your own brother if your definition of physical attraction means findind/thinking someone attractive? Then what is sexual attraction? What is sexually attracted vs physically attracted? Is there any "feelings/impulse" difference?

[strangytie]

Well I’m attracted to everyone so maybe I’m no good, but the difference is that if someone physically attractive, that they have features that makes them nice to look at or pleasant to talk to and while you may not be attracted to them sexually you can see why someone might be. Like if a straight girl said I was physically attractive that means she sees some of my features and understands how I could be sexually attractive to someone who was into girls.

[strangytie]

I guess by example if you find your brother physically attractive it would mean you like your brother’s features and that, if they were on another person unrelated to you, that person would be your type. Like I know my sister is physically attractive, she’s tall, athletic, and has dark hair, eyes, and naturally tan skin. But I don’t find her sexually attractive, however I understand how others see her that way.

[Asker]

so you are physically attracted to your sister, your mother, brother and your father?

[Anonymous]

Physically attractive means the person has features that make them good looking, this does not mean they want to have sex with that person.
Sexually attractive means that they want to have sex with that person - often that person is also physically attractive but not always.

[Asker]

I am not talking physically attractive or sexually attractive. I am talking Physical attraction and sexual attraction. According to your logic you can be physically attracted to your father if he is attractive. You can be physically attracted to your mother, your brother, your sister and other attractive women even animals, right?

[EpicFunWin]

The fact is, it's both the same attraction, but not the same intended.

One is about having a physical touch as the other is more Sexual Motivation to

[Asker]

elaborate please

[EpicFunWin]

Psysical Attraction (Hugging, back to stomach, shaking hands) Sexual Attraction (Fingering, touching her soft sexual spots and etc.)

[Asker]

According to your logic you can be physically attracted to your father if he is attractive. You can be physically attracted to your mother, your brother, your sister and other attractive women even animals, right?

[EpicFunWin]

Hmm i see what do you think. The attraction on this matter is about more touching the person than "Loving him" as being attracted. Since Physical and Sexual attraction are more related to a definition like that. (Sexual Attraction is the other matter is more about drraming on having Sexual Interruction.

[Asker]

according to logic finding someone cute, attractive is physical attraction then if father/mother find their child cute then why it is not physical attraction? give logic here.

[EpicFunWin]

It's being attractive, not Physical attrection.

[rachel776]

there are guys I think are good looking but I have no interest in having sex with so I think that would be physically attractive

[chris1984]

physical attraction is based on your body, and not neccesarily sexual. could be they find you pretty, interesting or sexy.

sexual attraction is the desire to fuck you and thats about it.

[Asker]

so you can physically attracted to guys or your sister or mother?

[chris1984]

well i mean you can be either to any of those. doesn't mean you should act on it, but feelings are feelings. thinking your sister is beautiful is physical attraction. thinking you wanna bang her is sexual attraction and should be discouraged lol 😉

[Asker]

then what is the difference between physical relation and sexual relation? lol according to your logic all people are physically attracted to other attractive people regardless of their sexual orientation, even mother also physically attracted to their son, fathers are sexully attracted to their daughter. people are physically attracted to animals, nature etc. it was quite funny that straight guys are physically attracted to other guys and YOU are physically attracted to your sister and other guys.

[Asker]

*fathers are physically attracted to their daughter

[chris1984]

ok lets try simplifying since you seem to be getting lost. sexual attraction = wanting to have sex with someone. sexual relations = having sex with someone. physical attraction = finding someones physical form appealing or attractive. physical relations = inaccurate term often used in place of sexual relations. technically refers to being physical with someone which COULD mean sex, but could also mean hugs, wrestling, fighting, massage or anything else physical.

[Asker]

so according to your logic father often say their daughter that she is looking cute, mother say their son that he is looking handsome. so, logic say parents find their child attractive and it means they are physically attracted to their child. lol do you think your mother/sister is attractive? lol

[chris1984]

yes that means they find them physically attractive. that is literally what they are saying in your example. this does not mean they are sexually attracted to them as you are inferring. you would understand this if you could comprehend the difference in definitions here.

[Asker]

glad to know that you are physically attracted to your parents, sister and your same gender ( according to your logic)

[chris1984]

glad to know you cannot understand the difference between physical attraction and sexual attraction even when they are spelt out for you, and that when you don't understand something you resort to childish comments about incest that simply prove your understanding of said differences. or lack therof.

[chris1984]

also starting to think you have repressed attraction to your father. you keep bringing it up for every person who has answered your question

[Asker]

incest? why? according to your logic finding someone cute and attractive means physical attraction. Parents also find their child cute and attractive. Then what's wrong with this? See your logic

[chris1984]

well lets see. i have given you the definitions for the terms you asked for. you have tried to change those definitions into some kind of fantasy about wanting to have sex with my family. and you have done the same to everyone else who has answered your question. are you looking for someone to tell you it's alright daddy banged you in the ass last night?

[Asker]

dude you are really funny. first you gave the definition then when I gave logic you lost your path. according to your logic finding someone cute, attractive is physical attraction then if father/mother find their child cute then why it is not physical attraction? give logic here.

[chris1984]

reading your broken English is really quite a headache. but again, it is physical attraction in both cases. that is the definition; attraction to a persons physical body. this does not mean they are sexually attracted to them. when a parent tells their child they are pretty/handsome, it is because they see that child as attractive. seriously, you seem to think you have "caught me out" or something, but there are only so many ways i can tell you 2+2=4.

[Asker]

dude first know the definition then try to give answer. you are physicallly attracted to your parents. shame on you dude. (according to your asshole logic)

[chris1984]

ok last try. why don't you tell me your definition of physical attraction, sexual attraction, physical relations and sexual relations. just so we can all bask in the glory of your masterful understanding of the English language.

[Asker]

According to APA physical attraction is a sexual attraction. when someone find other person attractive but in carnal visual way it is physical attraction.

[Asker]

but your personal definition of physical attraction is really funny.

[chris1984]

i tried to reply in a scholarly fashion yet again, but in the end i'm over wasting my time. you have cherry picked a narrowed definition from a psych manual that is used purely in the context of spotting potential behavioural abnormalities. you asked a question with the intent of showing off your "knowledge" not to seek out other perspectives or discussing anything. and you appear incapable of understanding the nuances of the English language regardless of how i try and explain them to you.

[chris1984]

apologies for the grammar issues, but i've rewritten it a few times trying to be polite.

[Asker]

dude go and physically attracted to your patents. or learn English, read Wikipedia

[chris1984]

dude, go and BE physically attracted to your PARENTS. or learn English. OR read wikipedia. seriously...

[Whattodo070]

I think the two terms are completely different. To me a physical attraction either means, that you find a person good looking (any person, regardless of gender), or that you feel attracted to someone from your preferred sex based on their appearance. Sexual attraction however can involve the personality a bit more. In my opinion you can easily feel a strong sexual attraction even though you don't actually find the person that attractive. This can be based on their personality, their actions towards you, or specific body parts that you find attractive.