Understanding why men have so much desire can help improve sexual life, but this explanation is complex and surrounded by myths and stereotypes. After all, this isn’t true. Learn more.
The idea of a man being a “player” or “stallion” is associated with male libido, but it is not the same for everyone.
Many factors impact a man’s sexual desire and there are changes throughout life. To enjoy a healthy and satisfying sexual life, it’s important to unravel this mystery.
Is it true that men have more desire than women?
The perception that men have more sexual desire than women is very common, but not necessarily true.
Although testosterone has a significant impact on libido, it varies regardless of gender.
As sexual desire is influenced by a combination of factors, some women may have higher libido than some men.
Why do they say male libido is higher than female libido?
The idea that men have more sexual desire than women originates from social stereotypes.
Traditionally, men are taught to express their sexual desires, while women were discouraged from doing the same.
However, in recent times, they have gained more sexual freedom and contributed to showing that men don’t always have more libido than women.
What factors increase and decrease male desire?
There are physiological, psychological, social, and cultural factors that can alter libido:
Physiological factors
Hormonal balance, particularly testosterone, influences male libido. High testosterone levels are generally associated with an increase in sexual desire, while low levels represent low libido.
Good cardiovascular and metabolic health also helps maintain an adequate level of desire.
Psychological factors
A man’s emotional and mental state is very relevant to libido.
Stress, anxiety, and depression can decrease sexual desire, just as feelings of high self-esteem and personal well-being can increase desire.
Social and cultural factors
The pressure for a man to have higher sexual desire and satisfactory sexual performance compared to women and even within his group can positively or negatively influence libido.
For some men, this pressure can increase libido, while for others, it can lead to feelings of inadequacy that can reduce libido.
Interpersonal relationships
The quality of relationships can influence excitement for the moment of truth.
When the relationship is satisfying and has intimacy, libido generally increases. However, if there are conflicts and dissatisfaction, desire may decrease.
Life cycle and changes in sexual desire
Sexual desire is not linear throughout a man’s life.
Hormonal changes, health conditions, and external factors play important roles in the variation of libido as a man ages.
Peak of male sexual desire
Most of the time, male sexual desire peaks during adolescence and early adulthood. During this period, testosterone levels are highest.
However, this doesn’t mean that sexual desire disappears as men age. Many men in their 40s, 50s, 60s, or even 70s continue to have an active sexual desire.
Other myths about male sexual desire
Not everything you hear about why men have so much desire is true. Know what information you shouldn’t trust:
Men think about sex all day
One of the most common myths is that men are always thinking about sex.
They may think about sex frequently, but the idea that it dominates their thoughts is exaggerated. Excessive thinking about the subject is even considered a hypersexual disorder and requires medical assistance.
A study by psychologists at Ohio State University in the United States showed that they think about sex once every 28 minutes.
However, we must remember that this frequency varies and is influenced by many factors, including age, level of satisfaction in the relationship, and personal circumstances.
The more sex a man has, the more masculine he is
This myth that associates masculinity with the frequency of sexual activity is based on an outdated and misogynistic view.
Moreover, measuring masculinity by sexual frequency can be harmful due to unnecessary pressures and feelings of inadequacy.
Read also: Discover the ideal sex duration according to research
Men don’t have problems with low sexual desire
Believing that men don’t suffer from low libido and that they are always ready for sex is incorrect.
Many men experience periods of low libido, whether due to low testosterone, illness, a complicated life period, a rough patch in relationships, or other reasons.
Male sexual desire is a complex topic influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors.
Questioning “why do men have so much desire?” requires reflections that go beyond medicine but need to be demystified to better understand male sexuality.
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