Do women experience the same sexual drive as men?

Do women experience the same sexual drive as men?

Do women experience the same sexual drive as men? Research on female desires has been ongoing for years, but not one has come to a universal definable conclusion. Fortunately, more people recognize that you can’t bundle women into a promiscuous category versus a modest class with non-existent desire.

The long-held belief that men have more sexual desire than women has, however, been discredited. The disparity between men and women is little or non-existed, depending on your definition of sexual drive. Studies have even shown that some men in relationships experience a drop in desire when compared to their female partners.

The desire people get when during suggestive interactions is similar in both sexes. Whereas once women were seen as passive creatures, we now realize they are also sexual. Other studies found a rise and drop in female desires depending on their menstrual cycle. They revealed that when close to ovulation, women’s sexual drive can be as potent as any man.

Also, like in men, sexual desire in women manifests itself in various ways. Of course, in men, desire comes before arousal, but the triggers are different. Women’s sexual drive (and some men’s) may not seek sex as the primary goal. Some want masturbatory release, non-penetrative physical contact, new adventures, orgasmic release, and the list goes on. Preferences are different in every woman, and they change depending on their situation.

Another variation in both sexes is the range of turn-ons in every person. The vast majority may be turned on by clitoral stimulation, but other factors also contribute to desire. Women who have explored more, not necessarily with many partners but maybe with masturbation, know what is pleasurable.

Anxiety, depression, busyness, exhaustion from juggling, or traditional limitations may be the reasons why women seem to have a lesser desire. However, when it comes to biological predispositions, women may not be the rationalized beings we thought they were. They can be greedy too, but biological factors like pregnancy or social norms may limit their exploration.