Many people at some point in their lives might wonder if their sex drive is “normal.” It’s a question often kept private, tucked away behind embarrassment or the assumption that nobody could relate. A new study published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy suggests those worries are far more common than people realize.

Researchers found that more than half of adults report concerns about their libido. It reveals the surprising number of people who carry the same uncomfortable uncertainty: Do I have the right amount of horniness?

Worrying about sex drive is remarkably common

Researchers surveyed 1,317 participants about their sexual desire, relationship satisfaction, mental well-being, and concerns about a low libido. While the levels of desire varied widely, one finding stood out: worrying about sex drive was remarkably common.

Caroline F. Pukall, a clinical psychologist at Queen’s University, stated in a story for PsyPost, “We wanted to better understand how people personally think about and worry about their libido, including what makes them concerned and how those concerns vary across different relationship statuses, genders, and sexual orientations.”

Rather than pointing to a single cause, the study suggests a combination of relationship dynamics and personal expectations often shapes those concerns. “Importantly, our findings........

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