Understanding Sex Drive
A common stereotype suggests that men have higher sex drives than women, but is this really the case?
A woman confided in the author, saying "My boyfriend just wants to have sex all the time... It's like he's a sex addict or something."
Wanting sex often isn't an addiction. It only becomes one when it's used to numb or escape emotion, rather than to connect. - Laura Lee, psychologist and sexologist
Experts say true sex addiction is rare and it's less about frequency and more about compulsion. The author notes that they've seen the 'men have higher sex drives' stereotype play out many times, with men sometimes using it as an excuse to stray outside the relationship without consent.
Author's summary: Exploring the myth of men's higher sex drives.