hypersexuality
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- noun
- /ˌhaɪpərˈsɛkʃuˌælɪti/
- NSFW
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hipersexualidad
- An October article published in The Atlantic describes hypersexuality as a condition which "would be uncontrollable and distressing, interfering with their normal life and leading to the possibility of self-harm."
And that's when all of the hypersexuality stuff starts seeping back in.
- And that's when all of the hypersexuality stuff starts seeping back in.
- So you've got what they reward is hypersexuality.
Examples
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A person who has an extremely frequent or suddenly increased sex drive may be experiencing hypersexuality, but there is no measure of what is a healthy level for sex.
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Proposed for inclusion in what's been called the "psychiatric bible" is hypersexuality, a long-overdue move that comes decades after Americans began seeking help for compulsive pursuit of sex or sex fantasies, said Robert Weiss, one of the nation's top authorities on the subject.
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Ray Ray has helped me understand my hypersexuality.
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Her public hypersexuality over the past few years just keeps increasing.
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And that's when all of the hypersexuality stuff starts seeping back in.
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Without knowing the specific tendencies of the men implicated in the case, Weiss said he can't say whether the alleged johns are suffering from what therapists call hypersexuality.
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Many individuals with hypersexuality struggle to control their sexual urges in various situations.
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Therapists often work with clients to address the challenges associated with hypersexuality.
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Hypersexuality can sometimes lead to difficulties in relationships due to the intensity of sexual behaviors.
Synonyms
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A very strong sexual desire that people see as wrong
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Strong desire for sex and actions that offend other people
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8.3
A strong feeling of wanting to have sex
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A strong sexual desire for another person
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A strong sexual desire that many people find offensive
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A strong desire to have sex with someone
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A very strong sexual desire, especially for sex between a man and a woman
A very strong, unhealthy desire for sex
Strong sexual desire shown in an inappropriate way
A strong desire to have sex
Antonyms
How Sexual
Surface Forms
Morphology
hypersexuality = hypersexual (semi-transparent) = hyper + sex + ual + ity
The noun is transparently formed from 'hypersexual' plus '-ity', but the full sense is somewhat technical and slightly specialized.
Etymology
The word hypersexuality begins with hyper-, which means 'over' or 'too much' and you can see it in hyperactive. The second part, sexuality, means 'sexual feelings or behaviour', so together it means 'too much sexual desire or activity'.