psychosexual
adjective
psy·cho·sex·u·al
ˌsī-kō-ˈsek-shə-wəl 
-shwəl,
-shəl
1
: of or relating to the mental, emotional, and behavioral aspects of sexual development
2
: of or relating to mental or emotional attitudes concerning sexual activity
3
: of or relating to the physiological psychology of sex
psychosexually
adverb
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Floyd’s vulnerability in the midst of this psychosexual maelstrom provides the show’s creative spark.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
Australian filmmaker Chiarella, who previously directed three shorts that premiered in his home country as well as episodes of psychosexual television series, understands the significance of releasing his film right now — in both Australia and the United States.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
Einbinder and Anderson locked into a psychosexual transference story already feels plenty potent.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In addition to acting, Collins was also a novelist, authoring psychosexual thrillers Eye Contact and Double Exposure.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
Australian filmmaker Chiarella, who previously directed three shorts that premiered in his home country as well as episodes of psychosexual television series, understands the significance of releasing his film right now — in both Australia and the United States.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
Einbinder and Anderson locked into a psychosexual transference story already feels plenty potent.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In addition to acting, Collins was also a novelist, authoring psychosexual thrillers Eye Contact and Double Exposure.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
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“Psychosexual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychosexual. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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psychosexual
adjective
psy·cho·sex·u·al
ˌsī-kō-ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl, -ˈsek-shəl
1
: of or relating to the mental, emotional, and behavioral aspects of sexual development
2
: of or relating to mental or emotional attitudes concerning sexual activity
3
: of or relating to the psychophysiology of sex
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