Reasons for gender differences

Question 1

Bogus pipeline method

Answer 1

To check if the 5 gender differences can be explained by self-report. found that self-report likely an exaggeration of reality, but not enough to disgard differences. The results were not replicated in 2022

Question 2

Biological explanations

Answer 2

Anatomy (male have more visible genitals)

Hormones (testosterone is important but largely overestimated to play part in differences)

Question 3

Cultural explanations

Answer 3

Restrictions (mostly on women). May explain why females masturbate less

Double standard; same sex behaviour is evaluated differently

Gender roles

Marital/family roles

Question 4

Other factors

Answer 4

Women get pregnant, adds risk and can reduce drive

Lack of skills to stimulate woman

Erotic dependancy on men due to lack of masturbation