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==Origin==
New Latin ''libidin''-, ''libido'', from [[Latin]], [[desire]], [[lust]], from ''libēre'' to please
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century 1909]
==Definitions==
*1: [[instinctual]] psychic [[energy]] that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive [[biological]] [[urges]] (as for sexual [[pleasure]] or self-preservation) and that is [[expressed]] in conscious [[activity]]
*2: [[sexual]] drive
==Description==
'''Libido''' refers to a person's sexual drive or [[desire]] for [[sex]]ual activity. The desire for sex is an aspect of a person's [[sexuality]], but varies enormously from one person to another, and it also varies depending on circumstances at a particular time. Sex drive has usually [[biological]], [[psychological]], and [[social]] components. Biologically, levels of [[hormones]] such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testosterone testosterone] are believed to affect sex drive; [[social]] factors, such as [[work]] and [[family]], also have an impact; as do internal [[psychological]] factors, like personality and stress. Sex drive may be affected by [[medical]] conditions, medications, [[lifestyle]] and relationship issues. A person who has extremely frequent or a suddenly increased sex drive may be experiencing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersexuality hypersexuality], but there is no measure of what is a healthy level for sex. [[Asexual]] people may lack any sexual desires.
A person may have a [[desire]] for sex but not have the [[opportunity]] to act on that desire, or may on personal, [[moral]] or religious reasons refrain from acting on the urge. [[Psychologically]], a person's urge can be repressed or sublimated. On the other hand, a person can engage in sexual activity without an actual [[desire]] for it. [[Males]] reach the peak of their sex drive in their teens, while females reach it in their thirties. Multiple factors affect human sex drive, including [[stress]], illness, pregnancy, and others.
A sex drive can be viewed in terms of a general desire for sex or in terms of desire for [[sex]] with a particular person. A general desire for sex is an important [[motivator]] for the formation and [[maintenance]] of [[intimate]] relationships in both [[men]] and [[women]], and a lack or loss of sexual desire can have an adverse impact on a relationship. A general change in desire for sex by either [[partner]] in a relationship for any reason if sustained and unresolved may result in a lack or loss of sexual desire for the other partner, which may cause [[problems]] in the [[relationship]]. Infidelity may be an indication of a continuing general desire for sex, though not with the primary [[partner]] or because personal sexual needs cannot be [[satisfied]] adequately by that partner. Problems can arise from the loss of sexual desire in general or for the partner or a lack of [[connection]] with the partner, or poor [[communication]] of sexual needs and preferences.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libido]
[[Category: Biology]]
[[Category: Psychology]]
==Origin==
New Latin ''libidin''-, ''libido'', from [[Latin]], [[desire]], [[lust]], from ''libēre'' to please
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century 1909]
==Definitions==
*1: [[instinctual]] psychic [[energy]] that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive [[biological]] [[urges]] (as for sexual [[pleasure]] or self-preservation) and that is [[expressed]] in conscious [[activity]]
*2: [[sexual]] drive
==Description==
'''Libido''' refers to a person's sexual drive or [[desire]] for [[sex]]ual activity. The desire for sex is an aspect of a person's [[sexuality]], but varies enormously from one person to another, and it also varies depending on circumstances at a particular time. Sex drive has usually [[biological]], [[psychological]], and [[social]] components. Biologically, levels of [[hormones]] such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testosterone testosterone] are believed to affect sex drive; [[social]] factors, such as [[work]] and [[family]], also have an impact; as do internal [[psychological]] factors, like personality and stress. Sex drive may be affected by [[medical]] conditions, medications, [[lifestyle]] and relationship issues. A person who has extremely frequent or a suddenly increased sex drive may be experiencing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersexuality hypersexuality], but there is no measure of what is a healthy level for sex. [[Asexual]] people may lack any sexual desires.
A person may have a [[desire]] for sex but not have the [[opportunity]] to act on that desire, or may on personal, [[moral]] or religious reasons refrain from acting on the urge. [[Psychologically]], a person's urge can be repressed or sublimated. On the other hand, a person can engage in sexual activity without an actual [[desire]] for it. [[Males]] reach the peak of their sex drive in their teens, while females reach it in their thirties. Multiple factors affect human sex drive, including [[stress]], illness, pregnancy, and others.
A sex drive can be viewed in terms of a general desire for sex or in terms of desire for [[sex]] with a particular person. A general desire for sex is an important [[motivator]] for the formation and [[maintenance]] of [[intimate]] relationships in both [[men]] and [[women]], and a lack or loss of sexual desire can have an adverse impact on a relationship. A general change in desire for sex by either [[partner]] in a relationship for any reason if sustained and unresolved may result in a lack or loss of sexual desire for the other partner, which may cause [[problems]] in the [[relationship]]. Infidelity may be an indication of a continuing general desire for sex, though not with the primary [[partner]] or because personal sexual needs cannot be [[satisfied]] adequately by that partner. Problems can arise from the loss of sexual desire in general or for the partner or a lack of [[connection]] with the partner, or poor [[communication]] of sexual needs and preferences.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libido]
[[Category: Biology]]
[[Category: Psychology]]
