Men aren't the same as far as what drives them, but women also have a drive. The difference is that hormone levels are cyclical. It's still individual although men think about sex more often. Scientific Findings Averages: Most studies and meta-analyses find that men, on average, think about sex more frequently, have more frequent fantasies, and desire sex more often. Individual Overlap: According to Psychology Today, roughly one-third of women actually have a higher sex drive than the average male. Couple Dynamics: When looking at established relationships, studies show that about half of couples have similar levels of desire, and men and women are equally likely to be the partner with the lower sex drive