Sexual Urge (Noun)
Meaning
All of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; "he wanted a better sex life"; "the film contained no sex or violence".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- His hormones were raging, filling him with an intense sexual urge that he struggled to control.
- The counselor helped her clients work through their sexual urges and develop healthier relationships.
- Certain medications can suppress the sexual urge, leading to a decrease in libido.
- The couple's therapist encouraged them to communicate openly about their sexual urges and desires.
- Teenagers often struggle to manage their emerging sexual urges and develop a sense of self-awareness.