COLUMNISTS COMMENT
Sexual desire is often confused with both libido and arousal. These three terms are usually spoken about and used interchangeably, but are rarely fully understood.
Libido is commonly used to describe sex drive, but it's usually seen to be binary, so it's either high or low. Arousal is the collective term for the physical changes that enable the body to be ready for sex, such as raised heart and breathing rates, and increased blood flow to the genitals.
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