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ความต้องการทางเพศ

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ความต้องการ
ทาง

Pronunciation

khwaam tɔ̂ŋ kaan thaaŋ phêet

ความต้องการทางเพศ

khwaam tɔ̂ŋ kaan thaaŋ phêet

sexual desire

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ความต้องการ need + ทาง concerning
  1. 1 sexual desire、sexual needs

This phrase refers to a person's sexual desire or need for sexual contact, activity, or stimulation. It is neutral and explanatory, often used in health, psychology, sex education, and relationship contexts.

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sexual desire、sexual needs

Noun⭐️3 Common

A neutral noun phrase for sexual desire or sexual needs, especially in serious, medical, educational, or relationship-related discussion.

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Learning notes

Explanation

ความต้องการทางเพศ is made from ความต้องการ “need/desire,” ทาง “related to,” and เพศ “sex/gender/sexual matters,” so it literally means “desire related to sex.” It can be used in everyday conversation, but it sounds somewhat explanatory and serious. Common combinations include มีความต้องการทางเพศสูง “to have strong sexual desire,” ความต้องการทางเพศต่ำ “low sexual desire,” ลดลง “to decrease,” and เพิ่มขึ้น “to increase.”

Usage

It is commonly used when discussing medical concerns, counseling, sex education, psychological issues, romantic or marital relationships, consent, and mutual respect between partners.

Caution

Because it refers to a sensitive topic, use it with care depending on the person and situation. It does not mean romantic love or simply liking someone.

Differences from similar words

1 sexual desire synonyms

  • ความใคร่ means lust or sexual desire and can sound more literary, intense, or direct. ความต้องการทางเพศ is more explanatory and neutral, making it suitable for health, counseling, and educational contexts.

  • อารมณ์ทางเพศ is closer to sexual arousal or being in a sexual mood at a given moment. ความต้องการทางเพศ is broader and more neutral, referring to sexual desire or sexual needs in general.

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