Libido

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013235",
  "term": "Libido",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A person's overall sexual drive or desire, encompassing both conscious and unconscious motivations for sexual activity. This complex psychological and physiological state is influenced by hormonal levels, psychological factors, and social experiences. Testosterone levels in males and estrogen levels in females are known to influence libido.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "conscious",
    "unconscious"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 878 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/libido/"
}