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hypersexuality

/ˌhaɪpərˈsɛksjʊəlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does hypersexuality mean?

noun

Excessive or insatiable sexual desire or behavior. A condition characterized by an intense and persistent preoccupation with sex.

Example

"The psychologist studied the case of a patient with hypersexuality, who engaged in compulsive and risky sexual behavior."

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