Because being wanted sexually is a bigger deal for men. For women it's just a standard background thing that guys want to sleep with you. For most guys it's the other way. Lots of women may like you but actually lusting for you is the more special and bigger deal.
I think could be one of two things
1) he thinks it's hot that you crave him physically when he's not around
OR
2) sort of an insecurity that he may be 'out of sight out of mind' and so he wants reaffirmation that you find him sexually attractive
He wants to feel desired. I'd assume he's insecure about his sexual attractiveness.
sexual desire is important to him. he wants to feel desired.
Just tell him you touch yourself while thinking of him
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What's Your Opinion? Sign Up Now!It sounds like he is just insecure. he feels if he is not with you there physically, you will want to find someone else.
Basic insecurity. Based on what? I don't know, you know him better than I do.
Because to men, a woman's sexual desire is strongly intertwined with her emotional feelings toward the guy.
Why is it important to know why? For some reason he is insecure about it and that's all you need to know. He shouldn't have to ask you to tell him you miss him sexually.
Why is it just assumed that women's emotions should be protected but not men's?
Maybe he thinks you might look for alternatives. He may also be asking you to rate his sexual performance without really asking.
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