Sexual desire is endlessly debated: Is it men in their prime? Women in new relationships? Or is it all about sexual orientation? Let’s go deeper than stereotypes and look at what the latest research reveals—plus how the new Moanr app empowers you to understand your own desire, no matter where you fall on the spectrum.
Sexual desire is endlessly debated: Is it men in their prime? Women in new relationships? Or is it all about sexual orientation? Let’s go deeper than stereotypes and look at what the latest research reveals—plus how the new Moanr app empowers you to understand your own desire, no matter where you fall on the spectrum.
The cliché is that men are at their horniest in their early 20s. But a massive global study of over 67,000 people found men’s sexual desire actually rises into their late 30s and early 40s—not during the so-called “frat party” years (New York Post, 2026). Emotional intimacy, relationship confidence, and life stability all play a role in this later peak.
When it comes to sexual orientation, research points to bisexual and pansexual people as reporting the highest levels of sexual desire (Nature, 2025). Clinical literature suggests the openness and fluidity of these identities may foster a greater willingness to explore and express desire.
Sexual desire naturally dips with age, but the decline is much steeper for women. Parenthood also pulls libido in different directions: more children often means less desire for women, but for men, more kids can actually correlate with higher desire. Demographic factors—including age, gender, and family status—explain about 28% of the variation in desire (MedicalXpress, 2026).
Sexual desire is endlessly debated: Is it men in their prime? Women in new relationships? Or is it all about sexual orientation? Let’s go deeper than stereotypes and look at what the latest research reveals—plus how the new Moanr app empowers you to understand your own desire, no matter where you fall on the spectrum.
The cliché is that men are at their horniest in their early 20s. But a massive global study of over 67,000 people found men’s sexual desire actually rises into their late 30s and early 40s—not during the so-called “frat party” years (New York Post, 2026). Emotional intimacy, relationship confidence, and life stability all play a role in this later peak.
When it comes to sexual orientation, research points to bisexual and pansexual people as reporting the highest levels of sexual desire (Nature, 2025). Clinical literature suggests the openness and fluidity of these identities may foster a greater willingness to explore and express desire.
Sexual desire naturally dips with age, but the decline is much steeper for women. Parenthood also pulls libido in different directions: more children often means less desire for women, but for men, more kids can actually correlate with higher desire. Demographic factors—including age, gender, and family status—explain about 28% of the variation in desire (MedicalXpress, 2026).
Sexual health and performance specialist focusing on the intersection of physiological vitality and lived experience. Tracy Daly provides a knowledgeable, shame-free space for the LGBTQIA+ community and those in CNM/ENM relationship structures, advocating for sexual agency through behavior change and radical inclusivity.