Hypersexuality: meaning, definitions and examples
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hypersexuality
[ haɪpərˈsɛkʃuəlɪti ]
sexual behavior
Hypersexuality refers to an excessive and persistent preoccupation with sexual fantasies, sexual urges, or sexual behaviors that can interfere with daily life. It may manifest as compulsive sexual activity, which can lead to negative consequences in a person's life and relationships.
Synonyms
compulsive sexual behavior, hyper sexuality, sexual addiction.
Examples of usage
- People with hypersexuality may struggle to control their sexual impulses.
- Therapists often address hypersexuality in conjunction with other mental health issues.
- Hypersexuality can sometimes be linked to underlying mental health disorders.
Translations
Translations of the word "hypersexuality" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hipersexualidade
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक यौनिकता
🇩🇪 Hypersexualität
🇮🇩 hiperseksualitas
🇺🇦 гіперсексуальність
🇵🇱 hiperseksualność
🇯🇵 ハイパーセクシュアリティ
🇫🇷 hypersexualité
🇪🇸 hipersexualidad
🇹🇷 hiperseksüellik
🇰🇷 하이퍼섹슈얼리티
🇸🇦 فرط الجنسية
🇨🇿 hypersexualita
🇸🇰 hypersexualita
🇨🇳 超性欲
🇸🇮 hiperseksualnost
🇮🇸 ofurmism
🇰🇿 гиперсексуалдылық
🇬🇪 ჰიპერსექსუალობა
🇦🇿 hiperseksuallıq
🇲🇽 hipersexualidad
Etymology
The term 'hypersexuality' comes from the combination of 'hyper-' which is a prefix derived from the Greek word 'hyper', meaning 'over' or 'above', and 'sexuality', which originates from the Latin 'sexualitas' meaning 'pertaining to sex'. The concept began to gain psychological attention in the late 20th century as discussions around sexual health and addiction evolved. Professionals began recognizing that sexual behavior could reach compulsive levels, leading to significant distress and impairment in functioning. Hypersexuality is often studied in association with a variety of mental health conditions, reflecting a growing acknowledgment of sexual health as a nuanced and significant aspect of overall well-being.