Do sex drives peak at certain age?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of whether sex drives peak at certain ages, exploring potential differences between men and women. Participants reference various ages and cultural perceptions related to sexual peaks, touching on biological, social, and anecdotal aspects.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that men peak between the ages of 15 and 95, while women peak just before their wedding day, although this is presented humorously.
  • Another viewpoint indicates that men are believed to peak in their late teens and early 20s, while women peak in their late 20s to early 30s, raising questions about the research and correlation behind these claims.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the origins of these age ranges, admitting that their understanding is based on common knowledge rather than scientific evidence.
  • There is a mention of pop culture suggesting that men peak around 18 and women around 40, with a commentary on the implications of these peaks in relation to relationship dynamics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the ages at which sex drives peak, and multiple competing views remain regarding the biological and cultural factors influencing these perceptions.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include a lack of empirical research cited to support the claims made, and the discussion relies heavily on anecdotal evidence and cultural beliefs rather than established scientific findings.

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Probably they do.
However, I've heard there is a difference between guys and girls in that respect.
 
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Men peak between the ages of 15 and 95. Woman peak just before their wedding day.

:biggrin:
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Men peak between the ages of 15 and 95. Woman peak just before their wedding day.

:biggrin:

:smile: :smile: :smile:
 
Men are supposed to be at their peak in their late teens and early 20's and women late 20's to early 30's. That means toyboys by nature are completely acceptable ladies :smile:
 
Kurdt said:
Men are supposed to be at their peak in their late teens and early 20's and women late 20's to early 30's. That means toyboys by nature are completely acceptable ladies :smile:

How was that researched and collerated?
 
tehno said:
How was that researched and collerated?

Hearsay and conjecture mainly on my part, but I didn't realize this would be relocated to biology and thus that comment was intended for General discussion where the thread was originally. I'm no biologist but those two ages, especially where I come from, are accepted as a kind of common knowledge of the approximate times men and women are supposed to reach their sexual peak. Of course perhaps a biologist could confirm or deny that with some research paper they've remembered from days past or textbook that might mention it.
 
Pop culture has it that men peak around 18 and women peak around 40.

I'm sure it's mere coincidence that a man's peak falls at a time when he is most likely to maximize partners, and a woman's peak falls at a time when she is mostly likely to have a monogamous partner.
 

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