Libido

/lɪˈbiː.doʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person’s overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity.

His libido has increased significantly since he started exercising regularly.

In psychoanalytic theory, it refers to the energy of the sexual drive as a component of the life instinct.

Freud believed that libido was a fundamental driving force in human behavior.

A general term for sexual desire or appetite.

After the stressful period at work, she noticed a decline in her libido.

From Latin 'libido' meaning 'desire, lust, or pleasure'.

low libido

A condition characterized by reduced sexual desire.

high libido

A condition where one has heightened sexual desire.

libido booster

Substances or activities believed to increase sexual desire.

sexuality

The capacity for sexual feelings.

eroticism

The quality of being sexual or sexually attractive.

desire

A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Horny

After seeing that movie, he was feeling really horny.

In the mood

She's in the mood tonight.