Berrisexuality is on the rise.

A new identity label called *berrisual* has started gaining attention online, particularly on Reddit, Tumblr, and other LGBTQ+ spaces where people explore and share their experiences. While still niche, the term is spreading quickly as many feel it captures something other labels like bi, pan, or omni never fully described for them.

On Reddit, the word has been used with both humor and sincerity. Some joked about what a “berrisual flag as a person” might look like, while others said discovering the label gave them a sense of comfort and validation. One user wrote, *“Now I don’t have to pick because berri fits like a glove.”* For them, it provided a more precise way to talk about attraction without feeling boxed in.

The definition has been evolving across platforms. According to Urban Dictionary and several Tumblr posts, a berrisual person is usually attracted to women, feminine, and androgynous genders, but only rarely to men. The emphasis isn’t on exclusion but on frequency—attraction to men is possible, just less common. Members of the community have stressed that being berrisual doesn’t limit who someone can date. As one forum commenter explained: *“Berrisuality is about attraction to all genders… you can always date a man.”*

For many, microlabels like berrisual matter because they give people language that feels accurate. Instead of using a broad label and having to explain exceptions every time, berrisuals can identify in a way that immediately communicates nuance. It’s part of a larger trend within LGBTQ+ spaces where people create and adopt terms that better reflect their lived experiences.

Interestingly, the label is sometimes also referred to as *Laurian*, and there is even a male counterpart described as *almondsexual*. Whether these terms will catch on widely is still unknown, but their existence highlights the ongoing search for language that feels authentic.

In the end, berrisual represents more than just a word—it reflects the desire for people to see themselves accurately named and respected in conversations about identity and attraction.