satyriasis

1 9.9

Very strong sexual desire in a man that causes problems

noun
/ˌsætɪˈraɪəsɪs/

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In the past, other labels such as nymphomania, satyriasis, and hypersexuality have been used (Rinehart & McCabe, 1997).

Examples

However, there are some people, it is called satyriasis in men, nymphomania in women, who engage in it compulsively and without joy.

The Big Lebowski (1998)
The doctor explained that satyriasis can lead to difficulties in personal relationships and emotional distress.
Many men suffering from satyriasis may seek professional help to manage their overwhelming sexual urges.
He was diagnosed with satyriasis after experiencing an unusually high level of sexual desire for an extended period.

Synonyms

hypersexuality

vssatyriasis

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1 8.8

A state of having very strong sexual desire and often acting on it

is a male-specific medical diagnosis focusing on excessive desire

luxuria

vssatyriasis

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9.9

A very strong desire for sex that makes someone give in to it

is viewed as a medical male condition rather than a moral failing

Antonyms

asexuality

2 7.1

Little or no interest in having sex with other people

Surface Forms

satyriasis singular

satyriases plural

Morphology

satyriasis = satyr (semi-transparent) = satyr + iasis

Formally built from 'satyr' + the medical suffix '-iasis' (meaning a pathological condition), but understanding requires classical or medical knowledge not common to average learners.

Etymology

Satyriasis comes from satyr, a creature in Greek stories who 'loved sex', and the ending -iasis, which means 'disease'. So satyriasis is a medical condition for men with very strong sexual desire, and you can remember it by thinking of a satyr who could not stop wanting sex.