What Do Women Want?

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Daniel Bergner is a writer for The New York Times Magazine, and has authored several nonfiction books, including The Other Side of Desire and In the Land of Magic Soldiers: A Story of White and Black in West Africa. His work has also appeared in The New York Times Book Review, Harper’s Magazine and The Atlantic.

Dr. Meredith Chivers’ research challenges traditional assumptions about gendered sexuality, revealing that women’s desires are far more complex and nuanced than commonly believed. Using a plethysmograph to measure physiological arousal, Chivers found that women, regardless of sexual orientation, responded to a wide range of stimuli—including unexpected scenarios like bonobos mating—while men’s reactions were strictly aligned with their preferences. Intriguingly, women’s self-reported arousal often contradicted their physical responses, highlighting a disconnect between their conscious perceptions and subconscious desires. These findings underscore the intricate nature of female sexuality, dismantling oversimplified stereotypes and inviting further exploration into its depth and diversity.

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