Erogenesis

/ˌɛrəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ noun

Definition

The generation or development of sexual arousal or desire, or the origin and development of erotic feelings.

Etymology

From Greek 'erōs' (desire/love) plus 'genesis' (origin/creation). This term is used primarily in psychology and medical contexts to describe the formation of sexual response.

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Researchers studying erogenesis have discovered that sexual response involves not just biology but also memory, context, and imagination—your brain is your most important erogenous zone.

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