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a person's desire to have sex
They have healthy libidos.
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Recent Examples of libido
There’s an opportunity for libido, cold and sinus.
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James Manso,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Vaginal dryness, discomfort, and lower libido are common as the ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone.
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Sarah Garone,
Health,
22 May 2026
What is your expectation of a ‘normal’ libido?
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Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Viral memes and TikTok trends play up women’s purportedly excessive spike in libido during ovulation and dramatic irrationality during menstruation and the luteal phase (the 14 days or so between ovulation and menstruation).
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Andréa Becker,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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James Manso,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Vaginal dryness, discomfort, and lower libido are common as the ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone.
—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
22 May 2026
What is your expectation of a ‘normal’ libido?
—
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Viral memes and TikTok trends play up women’s purportedly excessive spike in libido during ovulation and dramatic irrationality during menstruation and the luteal phase (the 14 days or so between ovulation and menstruation).
—
Andréa Becker,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for libido
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In Taiwan, a student sitting for an entrance exam for a top medical school was discovered wearing smart glasses after proctors noticed the student staring oddly at the test, leading to an inspection that revealed the frame was emitting heat.
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On July 3 and 4, much of the nation east of a line from Montana to Texas will face some sort of extreme heat risk, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projections.
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Daphne Koller, Coursera co-founder, reflected on her early programming days with BASIC, driven by the intellectual beauty of mathematical models and a desire for real-world impact.
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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“Libido.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libido. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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