

#498 - Roy Baumeister - The Mystery Of Female Sex Drive
12 snips Jul 11, 2022
Roy Baumeister, a social psychologist and expert on sexual interactions, reveals captivating insights into the complexities of female sexuality. He explores why women's sexual drives differ from other species, how they often shape male behavior, and the reasons behind shifting sexual desires in relationships. Delving into the evolutionary dimensions, he discusses the paradox of male sexual attraction and the intriguing concept of 'post-nut clarity.' Baumeister's research highlights the cultural implications that affect sexual satisfaction and behavior in modern society.
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Women Shape Men
- Women shape men more than men shape women due to biological and social factors.
- Men are more changeable biologically and will adapt to female expectations for sexual access.
Sexual Marketplace Dynamics
- Men are the demand and women are the supply in the sexual marketplace.
- Women set the norms, and men adapt to them to obtain sex.
Unequal Distribution of Sex
- A small percentage of men have the most sex, while many others have much less.
- This inequality is more pronounced for men due to women's selectivity.