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sexual instinct

sexual instinct Sexual instinct refers to the mental drive or energy linked to sexuality in a broad sense, including seeking pleasure and a loved or desired object.

Sexual instinct refers to the mental drive or energy linked to sexuality in a broad sense, including seeking pleasure and a loved or desired object. The term can also be used more broadly for psychic energy connected with instincts that motivate behavior.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Libido” (D007989).
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