Psychopathia sexualis: With especial reference to contrary sexual instinct

3. _Hyperæsthesia_ (increased desire, satyriasis). In this state there

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is an abnormally increased impressionability of the vita sexualis to organic, psychical, and sensory stimuli (abnormally intense libido, lustfulness, lasciviousness). The stimulus may be central (nymphomania, satyriasis) or peripheral, functional or organic.