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Modern WisdomJul 11, 2022

#498 - Roy Baumeister - The Mystery Of Female Sex Drive

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Roy Baumeister

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#498 - Roy Baumeister - The Mystery Of Female Sex Drive mentions The Sex Diaries by Bettina Arndt, Mate by Jeffrey Miller and Tucker Max, Too Many Women by Marcia Guttentag and Paul Secord, and The Ape Who Understood the Universe by Steve Stewart-Williams with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Sex Diaries

Bettina Arndt

She said, it just seems like women go off sex once they settle into a committed relationship, that the excitement, the attraction is there for formin…

Mate

Jeffrey Miller and Tucker Max

Do you really want to bond with a male that you haven't become familiar and intimate emotionally with just because you managed to have sex?

Too Many Women

Marcia Guttentag and Paul Secord

one book that influenced me earlier in my career was uh marcia guten tag and paul secord's book too many women

Guest: Roy Baumeister

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Roy Baumeister is a social psychologist at the University of Queensland and an author. The social psychology of sexual interactions is fascinating. Sex is more than just a physical act, it has cultural, emotional, spiritual, psychological and social implications, many of which we are unaware of. Thankfully Roy has spent years studying the literature on why people have sex and what's going right and wrong with it. Expect to learn why the female sex drive doesn't occur in the same way anywhere else in the animal kingdom, why women shape men more than men shape women, why more women have tried being bisexual but more men are gay, why there is very little evidence for a cultural suppression of female sexuality from men, why the male sex drive is a tragedy and much more...

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The Sex Diaries

Bettina Arndt

The host discusses insights from Bettina Arndt's book, 'The Sex Diaries', which explores the dynamics of sexual desir…

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Mate

Jeffrey Miller and Tucker Max

The host discusses the complexities of female sexual desire and orgasm, referencing the book 'Mate' to highlight the…

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Too Many Women

Marcia Guttentag and Paul Secord

The host mentions 'Too Many Women' to highlight how sex ratio imbalances affect societal norms and behaviors regardin…

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The Ape Who Understood the Universe

Steve Stewart-Williams

The host mentions 'The Ape Who Understood the Universe' to highlight the evolutionary dynamics between males and fema…

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Social Psychology of Sexual Interactions

The host briefly mentions the book 'Social Psychology of Sexual Interactions' while discussing the ongoing relevance…

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The conversation centers on evolutionary psychology and gender.
A second recurring theme is female sexual desire.
Referenced books include The Sex Diaries by Bettina Arndt and Mate by Jeffrey Miller and Tucker Max.
The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in relationship dynamics and sexual psychology and Individuals interested in sexual psychology and relationships.

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evolutionary psychology and gender(1)female sexual desire(1)female sexual desire changes(1)sex ratio differences(1)social dynamics and relationships(1)

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The Sex Diaries

Bettina Arndt

Best for Individuals interested in relationship dynamics and sexual psychologyOften cited around female sexual desire changes

“Bettina Arndt in her book, The Sex Diaries, her impression does seem to be correct in the research, at least in these data, that female sexual desire tends to dwindle and diminish once the relationship is formed.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: female sexual desire changes

For: Individuals interested in relationship dynamics and sexual psychology

Key quote: “She said, it just seems like women go off sex once they settle into a committed relationship, that the excitement, the attraction is there for forming the relationship, not sustaining it.”

The host discusses insights from Bettina Arndt's book, 'The Sex Diaries', which explores the dynamics of sexual desire in relationships. The book highlights how women's sexual interest often diminishes after the initial stages of a committed relationship, aligning with the host's observations from research data.

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Mate

Jeffrey Miller and Tucker Max

Best for Individuals interested in sexual psychology and relationshipsOften cited around female sexual desire

“This is one of those things, a piece of advice that I read in Mate by Jeffrey Miller and Tucker Max is a lot of the time relationships can begin and the couple are attracted to each other.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: female sexual desire

For: Individuals interested in sexual psychology and relationships

Key quote: “Do you really want to bond with a male that you haven't become familiar and intimate emotionally with just because you managed to have sex?”

The host discusses the complexities of female sexual desire and orgasm, referencing the book 'Mate' to highlight the importance of familiarity and emotional intimacy in sexual encounters. This book is mentioned as a resource for understanding the dynamics of sexual relationships and the factors influencing women's sexual experiences.

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Too Many Women

Marcia Guttentag and Paul Secord

Best for Individuals interested in evolutionary psychology and gender dynamicsOften cited around sex ratio differences

“The speaker references this book as influential in their career, discussing sex ratio differences and societal impacts on sexual behavior.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: sex ratio differences

For: Individuals interested in evolutionary psychology and gender dynamics

Key quote: “one book that influenced me earlier in my career was uh marcia guten tag and paul secord's book too many women”

The host mentions 'Too Many Women' to highlight how sex ratio imbalances affect societal norms and behaviors regarding relationships. The book provides data that illustrates how a surplus of one gender can shift the dynamics of sexual relationships and commitments.

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The Ape Who Understood the Universe

Steve Stewart-Williams

Best for Individuals interested in evolutionary psychology and gender studies.Often cited around evolutionary psychology and gender

“The speaker mentions this book as a fantastic book that discusses evolutionary psychology and animal behavior, particularly in relation to mating rituals.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: evolutionary psychology and gender

For: Individuals interested in evolutionary psychology and gender studies.

Key quote: “I don't know whether you follow steve stewart williams I'm going to guess that you probably will know who he is.”

The host mentions 'The Ape Who Understood the Universe' to highlight the evolutionary dynamics between males and females in the context of sexual selection. The book provides insights into how male behaviors are influenced by female preferences, which aligns with the host's discussion on gender roles in reproduction.

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Social Psychology of Sexual Interactions

Best for Individuals interested in psychology and relationshipsOften cited around social dynamics and relationships

“The book we talked about today was the audio book. Social Psychology of Sexual Interactions.”

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Trigger: social dynamics and relationships

For: Individuals interested in psychology and relationships

Key quote: “The book we talked about today was the audio book. What is it? Social Psychology of Sexual Interactions.”

The host briefly mentions the book 'Social Psychology of Sexual Interactions' while discussing the ongoing relevance of marriage and relationships in society. It serves as a nod to the complexities of sexual interactions and their implications for health and well-being.

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