hypersexuality

American  

[hahy-per-sek-shoo-al-i-tee, -seks-yoo-] / ˌhaɪ pərˌsɛk ʃuˈæl ɪ ti, -ˌsɛks yu- /

noun

1. the quality or condition of being unusually or excessively active sexually, or overly concerned with sexual matters.

   Mania can result in behaviors characterized as impulsive or high risk, such as hypersexuality, compulsive eating, or excessive spending.

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Etymology

Origin of hypersexuality

hyper- ( def. ) + sexuality ( def. )

Example Sentences

Typical acute symptoms of anti-NMDAR encephalitis include seizures, involuntary movements, hypersexuality, violent outbursts, and terrifying hallucinations caused by inflammation of the amygdala, the brain’s fear center.

From Science Magazine

Because the dance involves a Black woman’s behind, it’s often immediately interpreted as sexual “or a declaration of hypersexuality,” Amin said.

From Los Angeles Times

This is hypomanic hypersexuality from our president.

From Salon

Giants like Victoria’s Secret crumbled under the shift from hypersexuality to body positivity and face competition from new brands marketing inclusion and confidence.

From Washington Post

He says he chose the fabric because “it is quite a statement. It comes with embedded fetish imagery … Most people haven’t experienced it and would often associate latex to costumes and hypersexuality.”

From The Guardian