-Comfic is a suffix used for genders that relate to one's comfort object, piece of media, food, concept, or another thing. These are things that are comforting and induce positive emotions that individuals may specifically seek out when feeling negative emotions, such as a television show, movie, book, character, meal or game. They are generally used by neurodivergent individuals, but are not exclusive to them.
History & Coining[]
The suffix and concept were coined by Tumblr user neopronouns on June 5, 2021.
Flags & Symbols[]
Tumblr user neopronouns also created a general flag for the suffix and a template for other -comfic flags, which other coiners have used as well.