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a person's desire to have sex
They have healthy libidos.
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Recent Examples of libidos
Our libidos are also vulnerable to our overall mental health, life stressors, and the sense of intimacy in our relationships.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for libidos
Noun
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In astrology, Venus speaks to your desires, relationships and sense of ease, while Mars governs your actions, impulses and pursuits.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Emerald Fennell’s reimagined Wuthering Heights got audiences hot under the collar; so will Lena Dunham’s Good Sex, in which Natalie Portman plays a couples therapist discovering her own carnal desires.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Give siblings one-on-one time with parents as well as plenty of time to explore their own interests and passions.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
14 Apr. 2026
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Connecting with past passions, the power of stepping out of the mainstream, joy found in wild places, fulfillment inherent in endurance sport.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s made from Kaolin Clay, a toxic-free material known for its durable and high-heat-resistant properties.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Plus they can be transitioned for heat therapy in the microwave.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Libidos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libidos. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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