definition of promiscuity
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promiscuity A loose term for sexual promiscuity-a common pattern of behaviour in which sex is valued for its variety and immediate gratifications rather than as one of the important bases for a long-term relationship. Some psychologists equate promiscuity with social immaturity; others hold it to be unrelated. Promiscuity has always carried penalties of some kind, often in the form of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea, herpes and Chlamydial infections.
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Gluttony Gluttony means over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or wealth items. In Christianity, it is considered a sin if the excessive desire for food causes it to be withheld from the needy. Some Christian denominations consider gluttony as one of the seven deadly sins, a misplaced or inordinate desire for food/drink.
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Bipolar Disorder The elation may manifest as unusual energy and overconfidence, playing out in bouts of overspending or promiscuity. The disorder most often starts in young adulthood, but also occurs in children and adolescents.
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- pro·mis·cu·ous. adj. 1. Having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners. 2. a. Lacking standards of selection; acting without careful judgment; indiscriminate: criticized him for being promiscuous in his friendships.
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monogamy monogamy. n. 1. (Sociology) the state or practice of having only one husband or wife over a period of time.Compare bigamy, polygamy 1, digamy. 2. (Zoology) zoology the practice of having only one mate.he practice or condition of being married to only one person at a time. b. The practice of marrying only once in a lifetime. 3. Zoology The condition of having only one mate during a breeding season or during the breeding life of a pair.
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- the term has as in frigidity for the female condition fallen into disuse erectile failure erectile insufficiency or erectile difficulty are synonyms impregnation the process of being rendered pregnant by the intromission of sperm into the uterus and the union of egg and sperm imprimatur sanction approvalee also limbic system cervix adjective cervical the neck or neck like part of an organ specifically the neck of the lower part of the uterus or womb where the vagina and uterus unite 2 the cervix of the uterus is at its lower end where the uterus and the vagina meet
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Gluttony For other uses, see Gluttony (disambiguation) . Gluttony, derived from the Latin gluttire meaning to gulp down or swallow, means over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or wealth items to the point of extravagance or waste. Proverbs 23:20-21 - Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.. 2  Proverbs 23:2 - When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee.
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- sodomy |ˈsaedəmē| ˈsädəmē noun sexual intercourse involving anal or oral. Copulation sodomy most definitely does mean anal sex and usually connotes the-male-to male. Variety origin From: etymonline sodomy.c, 1300 From.O. fr, sodomie From.L. l Peccatum sodomiticum anal, sex. lit sin Of, sodom From. L (sodoma See). sodomhe dictionary definitions that I have found generally specify sodomy as anal sex, some include oral sex, and some include bestiality. This article has a quick reference as far as legal definitions of sodomy in the US.
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Definitions &Translations U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Virilism. Development of male secondary SEX CHARACTERISTICS in the FEMALE. It is due to the effects of androgenic metabolites of precursors from endogenous or exogenous sources, such as ADRENAL GLANDS or therapeutic drugs.
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5 Signs Sex Is Undermining Your Recovery Addiction and promiscuity often go hand in hand, and each can be a trigger for the other. Having anonymous sex, sex in high-risk situations or multiple affairs can undermine your recovery from addiction.
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envy /en·vy/ (en´ve) a desire to have another´s possessions or qualities for oneself. penis envy (en´ve) the concept that the female envies the male his possession of a penis or, more generally, any of his characteristics.
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virility Definition of virility. : the quality or state of being virile:a : manhood 3b : manly vigor : masculinity.
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virilism Virilism definition, a female disorder in which there is development of secondary male sexual characteristics, as hirsutism and lowered voice, caused by various conditions affecting hormone regulation. Origin of virilism. 1895-1900.
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polygamy polygamy. n. 1. (Anthropology & Ethnology) the practice of having more than one wife or husband at the same time. Compare polyandry, polygyny. 2. (Botany). a. the condition of having male, female, and hermaphrodite flowers on the same plant.
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polygamy polygamy. 1  the state or practice of having two or more spouses at the same time; plural marriage. 2  Zool. the practice of mating with more than one of the opposite sex.
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- promiscuous adjective. › (of a ​person) having a lot of different ​sexual ​partners or ​sexual ​relationships, or (of ​sexual ​habits) ​involving a lot of different ​partners: I ​suppose I was ​quite promiscuous in my ​youth.
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narcissism Possession of an exaggerated and exhibitionistic need for admiration and praise and an overweening conviction of one's own merits and attractiveness. Narcissus, a character in Greek mythology, was a youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pond.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: narcissism (Noun). Excessive love of oneself. narcissism (Noun). Sexual desire for one's own body. Origin: After Narcissus, a character in Greek mythology who became obsessed with his own reflection.
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- Enuresis is the lack of control over voiding of the bladder. The related term for the inability to control bowel movements is encopresis. Enuresis can also mean bed wetting, …although it is a more general term, and does not have to be used when only considering night time or sleep. This is termed urinary incontinence. Urinary Incontinence This is called urinary incontinence.
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- Oedipus complex: Oedipus complex, in psychoanalytic theory, a desire for sexual involvement with the parent of the opposite sex and a sense of rivalry with the parent of the same sex. encyclopÆdia britannica
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- Definition of HUSSY. 1. : a lewd or brazen woman. 2. : a saucy or mischievous girl. See hussy defined for English-language learners. See hussy defined for kids.
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Definition of promissory in English: Definition of promissory - conveying or implying a promise, indicative of something to come; full of promise Definition of promissory - conveying or implying a promise, indicative of something to come; full of promise
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Concupiscence Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil CONCUPISCENCE, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience. ( Colossians 3:5-6 ) Source: A King James Dictionary. (Used with permission.
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- Serendipity is when someone accidently finds something good. An example of serendipity is finding a twenty dollar bill in the pocket of a coat you haven't worn in awhile. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
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voyeurism Covertly observing people undressing or engaging in sexual intercourse, so as to obtain sexual stimulation. Voyeurism is a male activity, engaged in by the lonely and the socially inadequate, and is usually accompanied by MASTURBATION.
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- [pī′əlī′tis]. an inflammation of the renal pelvis, often accompanied by symptoms such as pain and tenderness in the loins, irritability of the bladder, bloody or purulent urine, and a peculiar pain on flexion of the thigh. See also pyelonephritis. (pī'ĕ-lī'tis).yelitis is usually caused by a microorganism such as Escherichia coli or (less often) streptococci or staphylococci, which may invade the kidneys by way of the blood.