hyposexuality

English

Etymology

From hypo- +‎ sexuality.

Noun

hyposexuality (usually uncountable, plural hyposexualities)

1. A significantly low level of sexual desire.

   Antonym: hypersexuality

Usage notes

• Hyposexuality is sometimes conflated with asexuality. Hyposexuality is a disorder characterised by lower than normal levels of libido, whereas asexuality is a sexual orientation characterised by a long-term lack of sexual attraction or desire, and is independent of libido.

Coordinate terms

• hypoactive sexual desire disorder
• inhibited sexual desire
• sexual anorexia

Translations

Translations

• Portuguese: hiposexualidade f
• Spanish: hiposexualidad f