Is sex a fundamental need?

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I don't think so, even in a relationship. That said, my fiancée pointed out that to me even eating and sleeping are barely fundamental needs.

PrudentGuy · Accepted Answer

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 · Accepted Answer

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 · Accepted Answer

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 · Accepted Answer

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 · Answer

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.

Hangry22 · Answer

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

Poppykate · Answer

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

FlyGirl95 · Answer

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

psychoticanimallover · Answer

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

Jacqp · Answer

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.

Agape93 · Answer

Nope. It’s a want, not a need.

Inexpensivefurniture · Answer

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

lanadelrey25 · Answer

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

Shdzi211 · Answer

Certainly Yes

MissCurious6541 · Answer

For me it is a need

douride2 · Answer

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

Yoga_Dude · Answer

I think its nice but not absolutely essential

bannacookies · Answer

Not fundamental.

Gedaria · Answer

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..