Men are less romantic than women – Research

Sexual excitement is different for everyone. Sources of arousal can vary greatly from person to person.

Sexual norms and taboos often shape the way that men and women experience sexuality and can impact the way they report it in surveys.

This makes it difficult to scientifically prove that men are biologically not inclined toward romantic arousal.

Talking of Sex drive, it is usually described as libido.

However, there is no numeric measurement for libido.

Instead, sex drive is understood in relevant terms. For example, a low libido means a decreased interest or desire in sex.

The male libido lives in two areas of the brain: the cerebral cortex and the limbic system.

These parts of the brain are vital to a man’s sex drive and performance. They are so important, in fact, that a man can have an orgasm simply by thinking or dreaming about a sexual experience.

The cerebral cortex is the gray matter that makes up the outer layer of the brain. It’s the part of your brain that’s responsible for higher functions like planning and thinking.

This includes thinking about sex. When you become aroused, signals that originate in the cerebral cortex can interact with other parts of the brain and nerves. Some of these nerves speed up your heart rate and blood flow to your genitals.

They also signal the process that creates an erection.

The limbic system includes multiple parts of the brain: the hippocampus, hypothalamus and amygdala, and others. These parts are involved with emotion, motivation, and sex drive.

Now, the big question is; Does the male sex drive ever go away?

For many men, the libido will never completely disappear. For most men, libido will certainly change over time.

The way you make love and enjoy sex will likely change over time as well, as will the frequency. But sex and intimacy can be a pleasurable part of aging.