as in heat
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a person's desire to have sex
They have healthy libidos.
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The course also explores topics like desire, libido and maintaining intimacy with partners.
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Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 6 Dec. 2024
Vaginal dryness and discomfort Painful intercourse Increased urinary or vaginal infections
Loss of bladder tone leading to urinary incontinence
Lower libido
Bone loss.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
This higher level in men has often been touted as a reason for potential differences in libido between men and women.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
In males, low testosterone is associated with late puberty, erectile dysfunction, and low libido.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 6 Dec. 2024
Vaginal dryness and discomfort Painful intercourse Increased urinary or vaginal infections
Loss of bladder tone leading to urinary incontinence
Lower libido
Bone loss.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
This higher level in men has often been touted as a reason for potential differences in libido between men and women.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
In males, low testosterone is associated with late puberty, erectile dysfunction, and low libido.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for libido
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“Libido.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libido. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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