e·rot·i·cism ( -r t -sz  m)n. Sexual excitement. |
eroticism
[irot′isiz′əm]
Etymology: Gk, erotikos, sexual love
1 sexual impulse or desire.
2 the arousal or attempt to arouse the sexual instinct through suggestive or symbolic means.
3 the expression of sexual instinct or desire.
4 an abnormally persistent sexual drive. Also called erotism. See also anal eroticism, oral eroticism.
erotism [er´o-tizm]
a sexual instinct or desire; the expression of one's instinctual energy or drive, especially the sex drive.
anal erotism in psychoanalytic theory, fixation of libido at (or regression to) the anal phase of infantile development, producing egotistic, dogmatic, stubborn, miserly character.
genital erotism in psychoanalytic theory, achievement and maintenance of libido at the genital phase of psychosexual development, permitting acceptance of normal adult relationships and responsibilities.
oral erotism in psychoanalytic theory, fixation of libido at (or regression to) the oral phase of infantile development, producing passive, insecure, sensitive character.
eroticism
Erotism Sexology Personal experience and expression of one's genital arousal and functioning as ♂ or ♀, alone or with a partner, vis-á-vis arousing ideation, imagery, and sensory input. See Pornography, Sexuality.
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