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Common counter-arguments in opposition to the existence of a inherent gendered libido difference point to cultural explanations, such as female trepidation pertaining to [[slut-shaming]] and physical strength differences leading to male violence against promiscuous women; but these counter-arguments are debunked in the [[homosexuality]], [[masturbation]] sections, as well as by cross-cultural replications. | Common counter-arguments in opposition to the existence of a inherent gendered libido difference point to cultural explanations, such as female trepidation pertaining to [[slut-shaming]] and physical strength differences leading to male violence against promiscuous women; but these counter-arguments are debunked in the [[homosexuality]], [[masturbation]] sections, as well as by cross-cultural replications. | ||
{{Quote|The sex drive refers to the strength of sexual motivation. Across many different studies and measures, men have been shown to have more frequent and more intense sexual desires than women, as reflected in spontaneous thoughts about sex, frequency and variety of sexual fantasies, desired frequency of intercourse, desired number of partners, masturbation, liking for various sexual practices, willingness to forego sex, initiating versus refusing sex, making sacrifices for sex, and other measures. No contrary findings (indicating stronger sexual motivation among women) were found. Hence we conclude that the male sex drive is stronger than the female sex drive. The gender difference in sex drive should not be generalized to other constructs such as sexual or orgasmic capacity, enjoyment of sex, or extrinsically motivated sex. | {{Quote|The sex drive refers to the strength of sexual motivation. Across many different studies and measures, men have been shown to have more frequent and more intense sexual desires than women, as reflected in spontaneous thoughts about sex, frequency and variety of sexual fantasies, desired frequency of intercourse, desired number of partners, masturbation, liking for various sexual practices, willingness to forego sex, initiating versus refusing sex, making sacrifices for sex, and other measures. No contrary findings (indicating stronger sexual motivation among women) were found. Hence we conclude that the male sex drive is stronger than the female sex drive. The gender difference in sex drive should not be generalized to other constructs such as sexual or orgasmic capacity, enjoyment of sex, or extrinsically motivated sex.<ref>Baumeister, Catanese, and Vohs, "Is There a Gender Difference in Strength of Sex Drive? Theoretical Views, Conceptual Distinctions, and a Review of Relevant Evidence, 2001</ref>}} | ||
{{Quote|Given the mismatch between men's and women's desires, most men are doomed to experience chronic sexual frustration. […] They are doomed to be horny. | {{Quote|Given the mismatch between men's and women's desires, most men are doomed to experience chronic sexual frustration. […] They are doomed to be horny.<ref>Baumeister & Tice, 2001</ref>}} | ||
'''Synopsis''': Anyone who says women (on average) have an equally high libido as men, they're not only [[bluepill|bluepilling]] you, but they're [[gaslighting]] you. | '''Synopsis''': Anyone who says women (on average) have an equally high libido as men, they're not only [[bluepill|bluepilling]] you, but they're [[gaslighting]] you. | ||