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Low sex drive in men more common than the stereotype suggests

January 23, 2008 by Andy Merrett · 2 Comments 

Men are always thinking about sex and would have sex all the time if possible.

That’s the basic stereotype of a man, always ready to have sex as many times as possible, right?

And yet, it seems that low sex drive amongst men is a far greater issue than that stereotype would have us believe.

According to recent research from the US, one in five men suffer with a very low sex drive, meaning that they find it difficult or impossible to have sex without the aid of medication. The figure for females is thought to be around 33%.

The main causes are attributed to stress, depression, shame, and anger.

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Anita Clayton interviewed about new book: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy

January 23, 2007 by Andy Merrett · Leave a Comment 

The Charlottesville News talks to Anita Clayton about her new book “Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy”. The interview covers sex education, self-esteem, overcoming issues of sexuality, and the unrealistic portrayal of women’s sexuality by the media.

An interesting interview of this UVA professor of psychiatry and obstetrics and gynaecology.

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