sexual desire

Noun

Meaning

a desire for sexual intimacy

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

eros sexuality lust eroticism lechery concupiscence prurience nymphomania lasciviousness nympholepsy physical attraction

Hypernyms

desire

Hyponyms

love passion lust eroticism fetish sensuality

Examples

A 2013 meta-analysis of 15 studies involving 12,671 women from seven countries concluded that women with FGM were twice as likely to report no sexual desire and 52 percent more likely to report dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse). Source: Internet

Both aging genders agreed they needed good health, good sexual functioning, positive sexual self-esteem, and a sexually skilful partner to maintain sexual desire. Source: Internet

A lack or loss of sexual desire can adversely affect relationships. Source: Internet

A former high school teacher who was sacked for giving an impromptu sex education lesson to her 13-year-old pupils, Garner’s novels address sexual desire and the family. Source: Internet

However, when sexual desire is separated from God's love, it becomes disordered and self-seeking. Source: Internet

It boosts up your sexual desire and stamina, which increases your staying power, and it allows you to love the orgasms you have. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

sexual continence sexual crime sexual criminal sexual detachment sexual deviant sexual deviation