Betty Dodson with Carlin Ross
Better Orgasms. Better World.
Last week, the TV show The Doctors did a segment on the sex-drive-differences between men and women. Their theories were comical. Mainly because they continue to look at sex through stereotypical frames and filters.
The out worn idea: men want lots of sex. Women don’t.
There are obvious rebuttals. Firstly, men aren’t fucking pigeons. They aren’t fucking goats. Heterosexual men are finding human female sex partners who want to have sex with them.
But who are these mythical women who love sex? Or more accurately - where are these women? Sensual, sexual women are everywhere. Women are forced to keep up a “virginal” front by society. Society says, “if you have, or even want, uninhibited sex with more than one person - you are a whore or a slut.”
Dr. Betty,
Hi, I have a problem...I'm 47 and a lesbian with what seems to be an abnormally high sex drive...I haven't met another woman yet who comes close to wanting it as much as I do. It's gotten to the point that I truly think maybe there's something wrong with me becasue every relationship I have, my partner NEVER wants it half as much as I do. I can masturbate for hours and even then it only just takes the "edge" off. Is it possible that maybe I have too much testosterone in my system?? Every other woman I know can take or leave sex and I want it all the time and therefore stay perpetually frustrated all the time.
I am a 24 and have a low sex drive. Their have been times when it feels like I don't have one at all. I have anxiety problems and have been on medications for it in the past, but my sex drive has still not returned. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for ways in which I could increase it naturally?
I am 29 years old and I've recently found myself in a sexual rut. Since the age of 17, I have enjoyed sex with many partners---around 50 to be exact. For the last two and a half years, I have been in a monogamous relationship with a wonderful man. He is supportive, patient, and kind in all aspects of the relationship. However, for some reason, I'm feeling less and less interested in sex. Every time he initiates it, I feel suffocated. I always push him away. I actually feel like I can't breathe.
Hi Dr. Betty,
I stumbled on your webpage totaly by accident as I was browsing the net for answers and I was pleasently surprised at how open and honest you are. Its really a breath of fresh air to speak openly about sexuality and to share our experiences with other people.
I have been with my boyfriend for 2 1/2 years, when we first started dating sex was unpredictable, exciting and passionate. After a while all of that went away, it seems like he is lacking sex drive because I want to have sex at least every two days and he doesnt even touch me for days on end.
Hi Dr. Betty,
Firstly, I'd like to say that I really admire your work; I've learnt a great deal from your website and the TV show you did in GB recently! Where to start? My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over five years now. I am 22 and he is nearly 25 years old. For the last 18 months or so, our sex life has slowly dwindled and has now reached the stage where we don't have sex for well over a month at a time. I have quite a high sex drive and always have had a higher sex drive than my partner, but he seems to have lost his libido almost completely. We have a wonderful relationship in other respects; both of us talk about our plans for the future and I have no doubt that he loves me and wants us to stay together.
Dear Dr Betty,
My wife seems to never want to have sex. We started out 6 years ago strong and now I can't remember the last time she touched me on her own, without my prompting. This has gone on for two years or so. I have tried romantic approaches in all shapes and forms and not that it doesn't occasionally work, it just seems like she has no need for sex and has stated this too. On average we may have intercourse once a week if I am lucky. Dr Betty I have loved sex since as early as I can remember. To me the thrill and pleasure is limitless, especially the intimacy sharing part. On the other hand, my wife always has an excuse either it's the wrong time of day, the kids, etc. I have heard it all.