Is sex a fundamental need?

[PrudentGuy]

Many species does not have the sense of sight (blind); some don't really sensitive in taste; others have no hands (like the birds); yet others have neither hands nor legs like the fish...

They are all alive.

Similarly, we do see people who are blind, and unfortunate ones who have their hands and legs amputated.

They live.

But looking at them (I used to have a blind friend), I got the feeling that behind that smile on their face is deep depression.

With these I answer your question: live in an incubator fully conscious without hands and legs and eyes; have liquid neutrients transfused intravenously and waste remove by tubes, for the next 50 years.

That's what I would feel without sex. would you like this kind of life?

[someginger]

Nah fundamental in my opinion is just stuff you need to stay alive, food, water, shelter, medical care.

But life would just be boring without it

[Paolaa988]

I mean its an important aspect in a relationship but our health should be priority. My health and my partners especially but sex should have its balance too but if our self care isn't met and someone is sick or my boyfriend needs sleep for example, i will wait for sex. Intimacy matters to me but im not gonna die going for awhile without sex i mean Im a virgin still so waiting longer is fine to me till the time is right.

[Evergreen79]

Yes I believe it is a fundamental need for those that need it. Some don't want or need it, which is alright. But I think most people enjoy and seek to have sex. It really just depends on the individual and the relationship contract between the couple.

[AlienParasite]

It's not a fundamental need in the sense you won't die because of the lack of it. However it's an important thing for many couples, it helps to create and maintain the romantic bound through the release of hormones and chemicals during the act and orgasm.

Also, ecah person has different sex drive. People with high sex drive might feel it almost as it if was a regular need, while people with low sew drive could be sexless for months or even years.

[Jacqp]

It's not a NEED. But it should be a want. When sex is done right it can be a deep connection between people. It is a souk bonding and huge trust binding thing in a relationship. It is a stress release. It's free and it's damn fun and rewarding. Lol why would u not NEED it actually... lol I change my answer to YUP... a big NEED.

[Inexpensivefurniture]

I don't think so. I don't need sex for a relationship to be fulfilling and meaningful. There are many other ways for me to feel intimate and close to my partner besides having sex

[Hangry22]

That's for people whose brains are located on their genitals

[FlyGirl95]

Everyone is different. Some people need it. Others do not. Humans are beautiful in that way ❤️

[Poppykate]

Cute bum! Lol 😂 I think so. Sex creates intimacy. It keeps the home fires burning!

[psychoticanimallover]

I could go my whole life without eating a banana or stroking a kitten. Doesn’t mean I want to.

[Gedaria]

You can survive on bread and water.
But much better a balanced diet.
Sex is the same. You can manage with out it. But adds a lot of pleasure to life..

[msc545]

Yes, it is. Try going without it for a few months and you'll see.

[Anonymous]

Fundamental as in food, warmth and shelter? No. But it is a need of sorts for wellbeing. It’s just not a necessity or basic need that’s life and death.

[lanadelrey25]

It's pretty damn important to me. Maybe not intercourse but some kind of sexual affection.

[douride2]

Yes your probably correct. But what is the point? With out sex your basically just friends then.

[KayAsh]

Not life or death situation but some orgasms make life better

[Atrocity]

I guess it is a natural need really both for women and men

[Agape93]

Nope. It’s a want, not a need.

[Anonymous]

It is for most people.

[awanti95]

Not a fundamental right

[Nazgol]

Yes, definilty is. It is impossible without it

[Anonymous]

For me yes, it’s an issue

[Yoga_Dude]

I think its nice but not absolutely essential

[Shdzi211]

Certainly Yes

[MissCurious6541]

For me it is a need

[bannacookies]

Not fundamental.

[andy530]

I believe so yes

[Ilickvulvas]

Yes.