Definition

Relating to the mental and emotional factors that influence sexual behavior and development.

Example

The therapist explored the psychosexual issues that were affecting the couple's relationship.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how our psychosexual development shapes our relationships?

Yeah, I find it really interesting how our past influences our present.

Exactly! It makes me wonder about the roles of mental and emotional factors in attraction.

For sure, understanding those aspects can really help us improve our connections.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Psychosexual → It is formed from "psycho-" (from Greek "psukhē", meaning soul or mind) and "sexual" (from Latin "sexualis", meaning pertaining to sex). The word refers to the psychological aspects of sexual behavior and development.

Memory Tip

Think of 'psycho-' relating to the 'mind' and 'sexual' relating to 'sex' — this helps you remember that 'psychosexual' involves the mind's influence on sexual behavior.

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