sexual urge
Noun: - The innate, biological drive or desire to engage in sexual activity and achieve sexual gratification. It encompasses the physical and psychological feelings that motivate sexual behavior.
The term "sexual urge" refers to the fundamental instinct or impulse related to sex. It is often discussed in contexts of biology, psychology, health, and relationships. It is a neutral, clinical term.
- Noun:
- Adolescence is often a time when the sexual urge becomes more pronounced.
- The study examined how stress can affect a person's sexual urge.
- He felt a strong sexual urge but chose to practice restraint.
- "to gratify a sexual urge": to satisfy or fulfill this innate desire.
- The behavior was a means to gratify a basic sexual urge.
- Libido (n): A synonym often used in psychology and medicine to describe sexual drive or desire.
- Some medications can lower a person's libido.
- Sex drive (n): A more common, informal phrase with a similar meaning.
- People's sex drives can vary greatly.
- Sexual desire: The wish or craving for sexual activity.
- Sexual impulse: A sudden, strong urge to engage in sexual behavior.
- Carnal desire: A literary term emphasizing the physical, bodily nature of the urge.
The term "sexual urge" specifically denotes the internal motivating force or desire. It is distinct from: - Sex (n): This can refer to the biological category (male/female), the act of intercourse itself, or sexual matters in a general sense (e.g., "the film contained no sex"). - Sexuality (n): A broader term encompassing a person's capacity for sexual feelings, orientation, and identity.
- all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses
- he wanted a better sex life
- the film contained no sex or violence