Erotolalia
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Erotolia means 'erotic speech'. It is commonly used between partners during sexual intercourse.
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In Greek, the term λάγνο-ς (lagno-s) means "'lecherous, lustful' prop. of the male (as μάχλoς of the female)"; so that erotic talk by a female would properly be designated as μαχλoλαλία (/machlolalia/). These two (λαγνολαλία and μαχλoλαλία) are collectively known as ἐρωτολαλία /erotolalia/ -- a term used, e.g., in Legman's Oragenitalism, where it is distinguished from "coprolalia
("talking dirty")".
Etymology and usage
One form of erotolalia (ἐρωτο- 'erotic' + λαλία) is λάγνολαλία (lagnolaliaDirty talk
Dirty talk is the practice of using graphic word imagery to heighten sexual pleasure before and during sexual intercourse. It is commonly a part of foreplay.Dirty talk can include vivid erotic descriptions, sexual humor, sexual commands and rude words...
).
In Greek, the term λάγνο-ς (lagno-s) means "'lecherous, lustful' prop. of the male (as μάχλoς of the female)"; so that erotic talk by a female would properly be designated as μαχλoλαλία (/machlolalia/). These two (λαγνολαλία and μαχλoλαλία) are collectively known as ἐρωτολαλία /erotolalia/ -- a term used, e.g., in Legman's Oragenitalism, where it is distinguished from "coprolalia
Coprolalia
Coprolalia is involuntary swearing or the involuntary utterance of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks. Coprolalia comes from the Greek κόπρος meaning "feces" and λαλιά from lalein, "to talk"...
("talking dirty")".