Who Wants It More: Are Libido Levels The Same For Men And Women?

Dr. Geno Tutera

Have you ever wondered who has a stronger desire for sex? Men’s sex drives are stronger and straightforward than women’s. Women’s sex drives are weaker and more susceptible to be influenced by external and internal factors.

Women connect with emotions and their libidos are harder to recognize. Emotional connection is considered a component of sexual desire for women whereas that bears little to no recognition in men in relation to their sex drive. Environment and context also play into a woman’s desire for sex. If the mood or place is not to their liking they may not be willing to engage in sex. Menopause tends to decrease a woman’s libido and cause vaginal dryness. Vaginal dryness can make intercourse painful for women and decrease their desire for it as well.

The average male thinks about sex more than about seventy-five percent of women. Men desire sex throughout an entire relationship. When aroused, men are both physically and mentally ready. This is not always the case for women. Although they may be physically ready that can also experience mental unpreparedness. Some researchers believe this is in part to them being more susceptible to dealing with the results of sex, such as pregnancy. On the other hand, men have an urge to reproduce. Women are often more cautious about who they engage in sex with than men.

As men age, their testosterone levels decrease. Lower testosterone levels can lead to a lower libido or sex drive. They can also lead to erectile dysfunction. Testosterone stimulates nerves in the brain, with less testosterone there is less stimulation. This leads to a lower libido. Men are less physically capable of desiring sex at this point in their lives without the proper treatments.

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