A nineteenth-century man might have been diagnosed as having satyriasis if
A)he was sexually more active than his partner.
B)his sexual desires and fantasies exceeded those of his wife.
C)his sexual activity was judged "uncontrollable."
D)he preferred many different partners to having one regular partner.

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Satyriasis was a term used in the past to describe a man who had an uncontrollable or excessive desire for sex. It was believed to be a mental disorder, and men who were diagnosed with satyriasis were often treated with therapies designed to decrease sexual desire. Therefore, choice C is the best answer as it aligns with the historical understanding and diagnosis of satyriasis.

A Nineteenth-Century Man Might Have Been Diagnosed as Having Satyriasis