Across online queer communities, language keeps evolving — giving people new ways to describe who they’re drawn to and how they experience attraction. For many, discovering a word that finally fits feels like finding the missing piece of a lifelong puzzle. Recently, a new label has been making the rounds on Reddit, Tumblr, and LGBTQ+ wikis: berrisexual. It’s still far less known than bisexual or pansexual, but it’s gaining visibility as people share their stories with humor, pride, and a sense of relief that a more precise word finally exists.

On Reddit, users joke about what a “berrisexual flag as a person” might look like, while others celebrate finally feeling understood. Some say traditional terms felt too broad or not quite right — and that berrisexual describes their attraction more accurately. Definitions across platforms share a similar theme: a berrisexual person can be attracted to all genders, but their attraction to men or masculine-aligned people tends to be lighter, less frequent, or secondary. Most of their romantic or sexual attraction leans toward women, feminine-aligned, or nonbinary individuals. For some, this label removes the pressure of choosing between bisexual, omnisexual, or other microlabels. It gives people language that captures the texture of their feelings, not just the direction.