non-libidoist

noun

Etymology

From non- + libido + -ist.

  1. learned borrowing from libīdō
  2. formed as non-libidoist — “non- + libido + -ist

Definitions

  1. A person who innately has no libido, i.e. who does not experience sexual urges or desires.

    • Although the authors in this collection prefer to use the tern "nonlibidoism" and not asexuality, I consider asexuality in a broader sense to include nonlibidoists, or people who are born without any sexual feelings.
    • His attraction to her can still fit within the asexual spectrum; Sherlock's attraction to Adler could be an intellectual one he does not feel the need to act upon (i.e., he is a non-libidoist).
    • According to my lawyer, who held a thick Physicians' Desk Reference in his hand, Tieresse was a nonlibidoist—someone who got no pleasure from sex.
  2. Innately having no libido.

    • I'm a non-libidoist, indifferent, aromantic asexual, which means there's no one I'm romantically attracted to ...
    • I’m sex-averse, non-libidoist, celibate, aromantic, and asexual.
    • I figured out I was a non-libidoist, sex-averse, asexual—who was also kissing-averse—and immediately ended my relationship with my boyfriend.

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