schizosexual

English

Etymology

From schizo- +‎ sexual, after schizophrenic and terms ending in -sexual (such as homosexual).

Adjective

schizosexual (not comparable)

1. (rare) Exhibiting pathologically divergent sexual behaviour, or sexual behaviour (imagined to be) associated with schizophrenia.
   • 1963, Hendrik Marinus Ruitenbeek, editor, The Problem of Homosexuality in Modern Society, Dutton, page 123:

     In individuals of inherited schizophrenic predisposition, the sexual organization remains at a rudimentary level because at least two of its essential constituents, pleasure and love, are innately defective. The ensuing schizosexual behavior is marked by blurred awareness and floundering activity.

   • 1996 June 11, 3:00am, “Mindwarp Trismegistus” (user name), alt.tasteless.jokes (Usenet newsgroup), “Re: PLEASE ADD TO: Sexual Preference Terminology”, Message ID: <31BD1502.7685@infogo.com>#1/1

     +SCHIZOSEXUAL — to prefer sex with one’s other selves.

   • 2007 May 29, 7:12pm, “~tanya” (user name), alt.support.anxiety-panic (Usenet newsgroup), “Re: Finally I have been Diagnosed!”, Message ID: <1180462371.704935.42460@p47g2000hsd.googlegroups.com>

     i’m schizosexual […] (which means i hallucinate about gettin’ laid).

Noun

schizosexual (plural schizosexuals)

1. (humorous, rare nonce word) Someone exhibiting such behaviour.
   • 2011 March 1, Charlie Brooker, How TV Ruined Your Life, series 1, episode 5: “Progress”, 12:07–12:24

     But once Walter plucks up the courage to fully penetrate Automan, he has a sort of breakdown and becomes a split personality. […] After which this futuristic schizosexual goes cruising through the city streets at night, picking up men.