Theorists and researchers employ two frameworks in their understanding of human sexual desire. The first is … See more

In early life, usually before puberty, males are quite flexible regarding their preferred sexual incentive, but they later become inflexible. Females, on the other hand, remain flexible throughout their life cycle. This chang… See more

Defining sexual desire is a challenge because it can be conceptualized in many ways. Researchers consider the definition used in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV-TR (DSM … See more

Levels of sexual desire may fluctuate over time due to internal and external factors.
One's social situation can refer to the social circumstances of life, their present stage of life, or the state of their romantic relationship… See more

Views on sexual desire and how it should be expressed vary significantly among societies and religions. Ideologies range from sexual repression to hedonism.
Laws concerning specific forms of sexual activity, suc… See more