Men and women differ in emotional needs for sex
Men and women have different emotional needs and strategies for sex, a new study finds.
Why it matters
- Men with emotional difficulties pursue sex for self-centered reasons.
- Older people and those better at recognizing emotions are less likely to have relationship-focused sexual motivation.
By the numbers
- Study 1 included 572 participants.
- Study 2 involved 466 participants.
- Men with supportive partners are less likely to pursue sex for self-centered reasons.
The big picture
- Emotional regulation and relationship dynamics influence sexual motivation.
- Sex-specific patterns exist in how emotional struggles affect sexual behavior.
What they're saying
- Some express skepticism about reproducibility.
- Others highlight the role of emotional regulation and connection in sex.
Caveats
- Self-reported data may not be accurate.
- Study didn't account for sexual orientation.
- Cross-sectional data can't show changes over time.
What’s next
- Researchers plan to explore cultural variations in these patterns.