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The Truth About Female Sexuality: Why Society’s Biases Are Holding Us Back
Exploring the myths, biases, and untold stories of women’s sexual desires in a patriarchal world
Shattering Age-Old Myths About Female Sexuality
“Men want sex more than women.”
It’s a phrase we’ve heard countless times, almost as if it’s gospel truth. But is it really true, or is it just another societal bias that’s been fed to us over generations?
In a world dominated by patriarchal narratives, female sexuality remains one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented aspects of human behavior. Let’s peel back the layers and dive into why studies that claim men have stronger sex drives than women may not be telling the whole story.
The Root of the Myth: Why Are Women Portrayed as Less Sexual?
For centuries, society has painted women as the “less sexual” gender. This perception isn’t rooted in biology or fact but rather in a series of cultural biases that have evolved over time.
Historically, women were once considered the more sexually voracious gender. Ancient texts often described women as insatiable in their desires. But somewhere along the way, this narrative shifted.
