ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sexual motivation and hormones

Sexual motivation is the feeling you get that makes you want to have sex. Hormones are like little messengers that your body makes to tell it what to do.

When you get older, your body starts making more hormones, like testosterone and estrogen, which can make you feel more interested in sex. These hormones also help your body do things like grow taller and develop muscles and breasts.

But different people have different levels of hormones, which can affect how much they feel like having sex. Some people might have more testosterone and feel more motivated to have sex, while others might have less and not feel as motivated.

It's important to remember that sexual motivation and hormones are just one part of a bigger picture when it comes to having a healthy and happy sex life. Other factors like communication, trust, and consent are just as important.