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a person's desire to have sex
They have healthy libidos.
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Recent Examples of libido
News from Sprout Pharmaceuticals, the company headed by Cindy Eckert that makes the drug Addyi, a pill that treats low libido in women: The FDA granted priority review to expand Addyi's use to include postmenopausal women.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Menopausal declines in estrogen also may cause vaginal dryness, decreased libido and discomfort during intercourse.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
This highlights how your libido isn’t solely responsible for keeping a relationship alive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Testosterone levels that are truly low are most concerning because low testosterone can lower bone density (which increases the risk of fracture), reduce muscle mass, lower hemoglobin (red blood cells) levels and decrease libido, experts say.
—Shiv Sudhakar, NBC news, 14 July 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Menopausal declines in estrogen also may cause vaginal dryness, decreased libido and discomfort during intercourse.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
This highlights how your libido isn’t solely responsible for keeping a relationship alive.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Testosterone levels that are truly low are most concerning because low testosterone can lower bone density (which increases the risk of fracture), reduce muscle mass, lower hemoglobin (red blood cells) levels and decrease libido, experts say.
—Shiv Sudhakar, NBC news, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for libido
Noun
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Despite not being under a heat advisory, it's felt like the summer heat is never ending.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ultimately, Mother Nature is still in charge, and with luxury wines, having less availability often creates more desire from consumers anyway.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The character’s defiance, her desire to break free, came more naturally to Lower than the role of Helly’s outie, the privileged Lumon scion Helena Eagan, who takes on more prominence in season two.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Libido.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libido. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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