Libido
noun
The energy or drive behind wanting sexual activity.
John has a high libido, which influences his behavior and choices.
Often appears as...
- high libido
- low libido
noun
In psychology, libido is the energy created by our survival and sexual instincts.
According to Freud's theory, our behavior is guided by our libido.
Often appears as...
- freud's theory of libido
- the role of libido
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The energy or drive behind wanting sexual activity.
John has a high libido, which influences his behavior and choices.
Often appears as...
- high libido
- low libido
noun
In psychology, libido is the energy created by our survival and sexual instincts.
According to Freud's theory, our behavior is guided by our libido.
Often appears as...
- freud's theory of libido
- the role of libido
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use carefully as 'libido' can be sensitive or private in different cultures and conversations.
A conversation about libido might not be appropriate at a formal dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Medical Usage
While 'libido' relates to sexual energy, it's used in casual contexts more than in medical ones.
He joked about his age affecting his libido.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
'Libido' is a neutral term, not vulgar or clinical; used when discussing sex drive generally.
Healthy relationships often involve discussions about each partner's libido.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use carefully as 'libido' can be sensitive or private in different cultures and conversations.
A conversation about libido might not be appropriate at a formal dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Medical Usage
While 'libido' relates to sexual energy, it's used in casual contexts more than in medical ones.
He joked about his age affecting his libido.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
'Libido' is a neutral term, not vulgar or clinical; used when discussing sex drive generally.
Healthy relationships often involve discussions about each partner's libido.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use carefully as 'libido' can be sensitive or private in different cultures and conversations.
A conversation about libido might not be appropriate at a formal dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Medical Usage
While 'libido' relates to sexual energy, it's used in casual contexts more than in medical ones.
He joked about his age affecting his libido.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
'Libido' is a neutral term, not vulgar or clinical; used when discussing sex drive generally.
Healthy relationships often involve discussions about each partner's libido.
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Mike Huckabee
American Politician
If the Democrats want to insult women by making them believe that they are helpless without Uncle Sugar coming in and providing for them a prescription each month for birth control because they cannot control their libido or their reproductive system without the help of the government, then so be it.
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Suzanne Somers
American Actress
When it comes to losing weight, balancing your hormones is absolutely crucial. Not only will it help you lose weight by correcting a sluggish metabolism, but you'll look more rested and vibrant, your mood will improve, and you'll get your libido back!
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Peter Gay
American Historian
There is something very intriguing about, for example, the sense of accomplishment that a small child has, which you might be able to reduce to aggression and libido, but which might also have some independent existence.
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Mike Huckabee
American Politician
For Democrats to reduce women to beggars for cheap government-funded birth control is demeaning to the women that I know who are far more complicated than their libido and the management of their reproductive system.
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Mike Huckabee
American Politician
Libido is a normal part of being human. Nothing scandalous about it. But without it, in either women or men, would there be a demand for birth control?
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Helen Fisher
American Scientist
Real competition can drive up testosterone, which boosts libido.
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Daniel Cudmore
Canadian Actor
I know what it's like to have an inflated libido.
Quote examples
Mike Huckabee
American Politician
If the Democrats want to insult women by making them believe that they are helpless without Uncle Sugar coming in and providing for them a prescription each month for birth control because they cannot control their libido or their reproductive system without the help of the government, then so be it.
Quote examples
Suzanne Somers
American Actress
When it comes to losing weight, balancing your hormones is absolutely crucial. Not only will it help you lose weight by correcting a sluggish metabolism, but you'll look more rested and vibrant, your mood will improve, and you'll get your libido back!
Quote examples
Peter Gay
American Historian
There is something very intriguing about, for example, the sense of accomplishment that a small child has, which you might be able to reduce to aggression and libido, but which might also have some independent existence.
Quote examples
Mike Huckabee
American Politician
For Democrats to reduce women to beggars for cheap government-funded birth control is demeaning to the women that I know who are far more complicated than their libido and the management of their reproductive system.
Quote examples
Mike Huckabee
American Politician
Libido is a normal part of being human. Nothing scandalous about it. But without it, in either women or men, would there be a demand for birth control?
Quote examples
Helen Fisher
American Scientist
Real competition can drive up testosterone, which boosts libido.
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Daniel Cudmore
Canadian Actor
I know what it's like to have an inflated libido.
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