Sexual Desire: How Are Men and Women Different?
Men's Sexual Desire It may sound cliché, but the truth is that men are generally more interested in sex than women. In fact, 51% of men want to have sex at least once a day, compared to only 7% of women. We hear about sex everywhere; stand-up comedians and sitcoms exploit it, it's a favorite topic in mom groups, and you don't need to hang out in bars or workplaces to know that it's not only the subject of a million jokes, but also a major issue. You may have heard that men get turned on by just a little teasing and want sex anytime, anywhere, while women tend not to want it much and have to be "in the mood" to have sex. For years, it was widely believed that men have a stronger sex drive than women. Why? According to many studies, men express their sexual desire more strongly and more directly than women do. In fact, sexual intercourse can bring certain benefits to men's physical health and even prevent certain diseases. Delay aging and eliminate insomn...