Nigerian actor and content creator Ajayi Akorede, popularly known as Korexx, has sparked discussions on social media with his perspective on male desire and societal conditioning. Korexx believes that not all men are inherently wired to desire women and argues that societal pressures often create a “false need” for men to view women in a lustful way.
In a video shared on his social media page, Korexx expressed concern about how this conditioning has become a marker of masculinity, complicating platonic relationships between men and women. He explained that many men are pressured by male relatives and peers to conform to a culture of lustful desire as part of fitting into male communities.
“I believe that not all men are wired to desire women lustfully,” Korexx said. “Growing up, most men love a few things: family, friends, video games, movies, sports, and their dreams for the future. But as you grow older, you become a victim of social conditioning, which pushes you to start craving and desiring women. This conditioning often comes from older male figures—uncles, older brothers, cousins, and even friends—who have already been primed to think this way.”
He noted that many men feel compelled to participate in discussions about women’s physical appearances just to fit in, even if it doesn’t resonate with their true selves. Over time, this behavior becomes ingrained.
“Desiring women lustfully has become a sort of survival skill to feel accepted in the masculine community. Men are pressured to master this behavior to avoid being seen as different or strange,” Korexx explained.
He further pointed out that this societal priming interferes with men’s ability to form healthy, platonic relationships with women, recalling how comments from peers or relatives often transformed innocent friendships into something more complicated.
“I remember having female friends growing up, and it was just good companionship until someone said, ‘This girl is actually fine, can’t you see?’ And then, like forbidden fruit, your perspective shifts. You start seeing things differently, even though you know at your core that nothing was there before,” he said.
While acknowledging the influence of biology, such as hormonal changes during puberty, Korexx argued that social conditioning plays a larger role in shaping men’s desires. He also highlighted that some men continue to chase women despite having beautiful partners, as they fail to connect with a deeper sense of purpose.
“Many men are driven by things much more fulfilling than lust, like purpose and being of value. Yet societal pressure to desire women can overshadow these deeper motivations,” he added.
Korexx’s perspective has ignited conversations about masculinity, societal expectations, and the importance of authenticity in relationships. His thought-provoking message challenges men to reconnect with their true selves and find fulfillment beyond societal norms.
