Andromania
Andromania
Andromania (/æn.droʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/; from Greek andrós, "man" and mania, "madness") is a term used in psychology and psychiatry to describe an excessive sexual attraction to men or males.
Etymology
The term Andromania is derived from the Greek words andrós, meaning "man", and mania, meaning "madness" or "frenzy". It was first used in the late 19th century to describe a pathological sexual attraction to men.
Definition
In the field of psychology and psychiatry, Andromania is defined as an excessive or pathological sexual attraction to men or males. It is often associated with hypersexuality, a condition characterized by a person engaging in sexual fantasies and behaviors that are considered excessive.
Related Terms
- Androphilia: A term used to describe a sexual attraction to men or masculinity.
- Gynomania: The counterpart to Andromania, Gynomania refers to an excessive sexual attraction to women or females.
- Hypersexuality: A clinical diagnosis used by mental healthcare researchers and providers to describe extremely frequent or suddenly increased sexual urges or sexual activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Andromania
- Wikipedia's article - Andromania
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