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The female libido: What drives women’s sex drive?

Lea Albrecht
September 29, 2023

And is it different from male sexual desire? We look at sex drive and how to boost it, the highs and lows, hormones, misconceptions and the wonders of the weekend.

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Lea Albrecht
Lea Albrecht Science reporter and editor. Passionate about nature's complexity. Creator of Sex & the Body.@LeaLeaalbrecht
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