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In this episode, Dr. Brandon discusses why men tend to have a higher sex drive than women in long-term relationships — and how biology, emotional patterns, and relationship dynamics all play a role.
- 00:41 – Research and Misconceptions: Dr. Brandon breaks down how common beliefs about equal sex drives aren’t backed by actual research.
- 01:56 – Impact of Relationship Duration: She explains how women’s sex drive often drops in long-term relationships, even if it was high early on.
- 04:36 – Dual Control Model of Sexual Desire: The model shows how desire depends on a balance between what turns someone on and what shuts them down.
- 05:49 – Inhibitory and Excitatory Factors: Women tend to have more things that reduce desire and fewer that boost it — especially over time.
- 11:37 – Understanding and Improving Intimacy: Dr. Brandon emphasizes that couples aren’t stuck — understanding these dynamics can help rebuild connection.
Resources: Bancroft, J., & Janssen, E. (2000). The dual control model of male sexual response: A theoretical approach to centrally mediated erectile dysfunction. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 24(5), 571–579. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0149-7634(00)00024-5
