Desire
A strong pull towards someone or something you want.
A strong pull towards someone or something you want. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.
Where desire lives in the body
Chest
Tightness or warmth
Groin
Sensation present
Head
Lightness
Stomach
A gentle stir
Related emotions
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for desire. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.