Do Woman Really Hit Their Sexual Prime In Their 30’s?

By: Akinmade Esther

Do women really hit their sexual prime in their 30’s? Or is this simply a man cave created the fantasy that has no basis in human sexuality and fact?

A woman’s sexuality is believed to reach its peak when she is in her 30’s. Its because one’s sexual prime coincides with the maximum level of testosterone in men and estrogen in women. This conventional theory was formulated in 1953 by zoologist and sex expert Alfred Kinsey.

The female libido is based upon many things. For females, sexual intimacy and sexual intercourse are overlapped with feelings of emotional security and are extremely subjective to cultural norms and perceptions.

This can indicate that sexual desire is easily curbed by upbringing, values, and personal experiences with the opposite sex. One of the biggest libido busters for women of all ages was stress.

And while men can become easily aroused, science has yet to figure out in particular what sparks arousal in women. Many sociological studies have come to terms with the theory that for a female, sex drive is often determined by “what occurs between the ears, rather than between the legs!”

As a woman approaches her 30’s and ages into her 30’s, hormone levels are at all-time high levels, which does, in fact, play a major part in her sexual inclination. Additionally, most women who find themselves in stable relationships, are often married and are in the throws of what is considered the childbearing years.

Many women also described an increased sense of self and established confidence in the bedroom during their late 20’s and early 30’s, which can lead to a more assertive and enjoyable sexual relationship.

Does this equate to a woman reaching her sexual prime in her 30’s? And if that’s the truth then why do studies indicate that so many men from ages 29-43 are dissatisfied with the sexual aspect of their life.

According to a Durex Global Sex survey, only 46% of the population considers their sex life to be fulfilling. Another survey conducted revealed that 56% of married men in their 30’s are dissatisfied with their sex lives.

Additionally, according to the same survey Americans only spend about an hour per week having sex, and average one of the lowest amounts of sexual encounters, globally, in a single year.

In other words, the adage that women in their 30’s are the epitome of Aphrodite, may be true for professional, single, successful and unmarried women. Yet not so much for those that are involved in the upheaval of being married with children, juggling careers, and enjoying an orgasm of a measly 26% of the time when they do engage

In conclusion, sexuality cannot be assessed from the standpoints of hormonal patterns alone, libido depends on psychological factors and satisfaction with their body, sexual temperament, and confidence in their partner. This makes the theory of Kinsey inaccurate and unreliable.