English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek σθένος (sthénos) +‎ -lagnia.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌsθɛnəˈlæɡniə/

Noun

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sthenolagnia (uncountable)

  1. (paraphilia, psychology) Sexual arousal from displays of strength or muscles.

References

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  • Anil Aggrawal, Forensic and Medico-Legal Aspects of Sexual Crimes and Unusual Sexual Practices, CRC Press, 2008, p. 380, →ISBN
  • Brenda Love, The Encyclopedia of Unusual Sex Practices, Barricade Books, 1994, p. 313, →ISBN