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Agnosexual (sometimes called ignosexual) refers to people who are disconnected from or confused about their sexual orientation. Instead of strongly identifying with a label like gay, straight, or bisexual, agnosexual individuals may feel uncertain, u

Agomphathymia is a little-known psychological term describing the absence of sexual desire or the lack of interest in sexual activity. Unlike temporary loss of libido caused by stress or illness, agomphathymia refers to a more persistent state where

An agonophiliac is a person who experiences sexual arousal from struggle, wrestling, or combat-like scenarios. This interest is closely tied to agonophilia, but instead of describing the condition, the word identifies the individual who feels it. Imp

Agoraphilia is the experience of sexual excitement from being outdoors or engaging in intimacy in open, public, or semi-public spaces. Unlike agoraphobia, which is fear of open spaces, agoraphilia celebrates them as erotic settings. For many, the app

Agrexophrenia is a rarely cited concept describing intense anxiety or distress tied to the thought of being overheard or exposed during private or sexual activity. While terms like agrexophilia frame risk as arousing, agrexophrenia flips that idea, c

Aidoiomania is described as an obsessive preoccupation with one’s own genitals, often linked to anxiety, shame, or excessive focus on sexual organs. The term has roots in older psychological discussions and is not widely used in modern medical practi

Air dance generally describes performance or movement styles that give the impression of dancing in the air. It can mean different things depending on context: in everyday language, it suggests moving with lightness and joy, while in performing arts

Albert Ellis (1913–2007) was an American psychologist best known for developing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), one of the earliest forms of cognitive-behavioral therapy. His work focused on how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors, en

Alfred Kinsey (1894–1956) was an American biologist and sexologist who revolutionized the study of human sexuality. Through large-scale surveys, he documented sexual behaviors that were rarely discussed publicly, challenging taboos and reshaping how

Algolagnia is a term used to describe sexual arousal that comes from experiencing or inflicting pain. It is most often associated with BDSM practices, where pain is introduced in a consensual, controlled setting. The word comes from the Greek roots

An algolagnist is someone who experiences sexual arousal through pain, whether receiving it (masochism) or inflicting it (sadism). The term comes from algolagnia, the attraction to pain in intimacy. Algolagnists may identify with either role or both,

Algophilia refers to a condition where a person experiences pleasure from pain itself. Unlike algolagnia, which links pain to sexual arousal, algophilia may or may not be sexual—it can involve finding satisfaction, fascination, or even comfort in pai