Definition

1. Noun:
   • A psychological condition characterized by abnormally intense and insatiable sexual desire in men: Satyriasis is a clinical term for a state of excessive, often uncontrollable, sexual drive in males. It is considered a paraphilia or a symptom of certain psychological or medical conditions.

Usage

• The term is used in clinical, psychological, and psychiatric contexts to describe a pathological level of male hypersexuality.
• It is a formal, technical term and is not used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient's compulsive behavior as a manifestation of satyriasis.
  • In classical literature, satyriasis was sometimes used to explain characters' destructive, lust-driven actions.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical Context: In diagnostic manuals, the concept is often discussed under categories like hypersexual disorder or other specified paraphilic disorders, though "satyriasis" itself is an older term.
  • The study focused on the neurobiological correlates of satyriasis.

Variants and Related Words

• Satyromania (n): A near-synonym, also referring to excessive sexual desire in men.
• Nymphomania (n): The analogous, though also dated and imprecise, term for excessive sexual desire in women.
• Hypersexuality (n): A more modern, gender-neutral clinical term for a high frequency of or preoccupation with sexual activity.

Synonyms

• Hypersexuality (in males): Excessive sexual drive.
• Don Juanism: A colloquial term for a compulsive pursuit of sexual conquests by a man.
• Excessive libido: An informal description of very high sex drive.

Antonyms

• Hypoactive sexual desire disorder: A condition characterized by a deficient or absent interest in sexual activity.
• Asexuality: A lack of sexual attraction to others.

Notes

• The term originates from Greek mythology, referring to the Satyrs, woodland creatures known for their lustful and rowdy behavior.
• Modern psychology tends to use more precise and less stigmatizing language. The term is considered outdated and potentially pejorative in contemporary clinical practice. It is crucial to discuss such conditions with sensitivity and accuracy.

Noun

1. abnormally intense sexual desire in men