It has been widely accepted that men experience higher libidos than women, suggesting that they require minimal stimulation to become aroused and are prepared to engage in sexual activity at any time and place, while women may take longer to become aroused and have a lower desire for sex.
Studies show that men may have higher testosterone than women, which may be why they tend to think more about sex, seek it more actively, and become aroused quickly. Whereas women's sexuality may be multifaceted, men's may be more "off-on."
Scientific research, along with increased awareness of sexuality, gender, and desire, have revealed that sex drive cannot be accurately categorized as "male" or "female." Sarah Hunter Murray, PhD, a marriage and family therapist and author of Not Always in the Mood: The New Science of Men, Sex, and Relationships, notes: "The concept that males are the ones with higher drives is an oversimplification, and simply untrue."Therefore, in the absence of a suitable sexual partner, it is suggested that a sex doll torso can be used to soothe sexual desire.
Differences in Male and Female Libido Levels
Sex drive is a concept applied to the attitudes, desires, and activities involving sexual behavior. Research including men and women from 53 different nations revealed a gender difference, with men generally having a higher libido than women. While some women report a strong interest in sex, this drive manifests differently than in men.
1. Accuracy
Women's sex drive has more variability than men's in two ways: differing between individuals & within individuals. Also, whereas men's sex drive is both higher & more constant, women's is impacted by hormones & partners.
2. Attractiveness to Others
Lippa noted that men's sexual attraction is influenced by their sex drive, depending on their orientation. For straight and bisexual women, a high sex drive is linked to attraction to both sexes. However, this research used self-reported data, so it's possible that not everyone provided accurate responses regarding attraction to both genders. Lesbian women are an exception, as their higher sex drive is traditionally linked to attraction solely to women.
3.Sexual Frequency
Research by Ostovich and Sabini suggests a positive correlation between a high sex drive and an unrestricted sociosexual orientation in both sexes, with greater numbers of sex partners among those with a high sex drive. Yet, when it comes to frequency of intercourse, relationship status appears to impact women more than men - a woman's sexual desire and frequency of intercourse are more strongly linked in relationships. Male sex drive and sexual frequency, however, are not affected by their relationship status. These results indicate women's high sex drive is more likely expressed within a relationship than through seeking new partners.
