Fictosexuality Trend: The trend of 'fictosexuality' is increasing among the youth; fictional characters are needed to get physical.

Digital Relationship Trend: The definitions of romance, love, and friendship are all changing with time. New trends are emerging every day. Let us tell you about one such trend: phytosexuality.

Physical Relationship With Fictional Characters: In today's times, the definition of relationships is rapidly changing. The fact that a relationship's timing, pace, decisions, and even its future are now within one's own control is bringing greater comfort to people. There are many fictional characters that people seek out in real life as partners. However, some people find emotional connections with these fictional characters rather than with human beings.

One such trend related to human physical relationships is currently making the rounds, and it's both surprising and a little concerning. A growing number of people are claiming to be in love with a character who doesn't exist and can never reciprocate. These individuals are known as "fictosexuals." For them, fantasy isn't confined to the mind, but reaches the heart, transforming into a deeply emotional and romantic relationship.

What is Fictosexuality?

According to therapist and gender specialist Rebecca Miner, phyctosexuality is a condition in which a person feels an emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to fictional characters, sometimes even more so than to real people. This can be caused by books, movies, TV shows, video games, or any other fictional world. For such individuals, these relationships are not just imagined, but are deeply felt and real.

The term phyctosexual is often considered a micro-label within the asexual spectrum. While it can be someone's primary identity or a part of their larger sexuality identity, experts say this identity reflects the power of fantasy, storytelling, and emotional connection, raising questions about how we define attraction.

Why is the trend increasing?

Technology is a major reason for this growing trend. Fiction is no longer limited to books and films. Artificial intelligence has taken this world even further. In the year 2025, many shocking cases of relationships with AI chatbots have emerged. Some have broken off marriages for AI boyfriends, others have sought support in AI after losing their partners, and some have even married AI bots. For fictosexuals, such partners offer a sense of security that humans cannot always provide.