Let's talk different "sex drives" and types of desire.
We're covering:
- The history of research on women's sex drive/desire
- The difference between spontaneous and responsive desire
- How different types of desire can affect a relationship
The research referenced includes:
David Goldmeier (2001) 'Responsive' sexual desire in women#managing the normal?, Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 16:4, 381-387, DOI: 10.1080/14681990126953
Engle, Gigi. Understanding ‘Spontaneous’ and ‘Responsive’ Desire Can Help You Have More Sex. Men’s Health. Nov 19, 2021. https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a38269167/spontaneous-responsive-desire/
Garis, Mary Grace. The Differences Between Spontaneous and Responsive Desire May Explain Why You Never Initiate Sex. Well + Good. August 27, 2019. https://www.wellandgood.com/how-to-get-turned-on/
Velten, Julia; Dawson, Samantha J.; Suschinsky, Kelly; Brotto, Lori A.; Chivers, Meredith L. (2019). Development and Validation of a Measure of Responsive Sexual Desire. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, (), 1–19. doi:10.1080/0092623X.2019.1654580
