Is SEX something the world needs?💛💛💛💛😍😘🤘

[Jo India]

What are the basic human needs—and where does sex fit into the picture whether or not we live with chronic illness?

I’ve been considering these questions in light of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, a highly-respected theory that views basic human needs in a hierarchy of importance, with the most basic on the bottom of the pyramid. Here ‘s a diagram I put together of the hierarchy:

Physiological needs – air, food, water, shelter, sleep, clothing—are the most important for human beings. Without these, living gets very hard—even impossible. Some argue that sex should fall here as it is so integral to human life. I disagree and believe it belongs under love and belonging–but I get ahead of the hierarchy.

Moving up the pyramid, we find ourselves at safety or security. This type of need includes family, property, income, and health. As chronic illness patients, we especially know what an important role trying to achieve a healthy state plays in our lives.

That middle step is where we find love and belonging. This involves our social ties and friendships, family, connection to others, and intimate relationships. This is where I personally place sexual intimacy. Please note that that’s just my personal hierarchy due to the nature of my relationship with my husband and sexual partner.
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[Jo India]

 

[Jo India]

A good sex life is good for your heart. Besides being a great way to raise your heart rate, sex helps keep your estrogen and testosterone levels in balance. “When either one of those is low you begin to get lots of problems, like osteoporosis and even heart disease,” Pinzone says. Having sex more often may help to develop individualised skills.

 

[Jo India]

 

[Jo India]

 

[Sally]

Well all I can say is yes to the above statement
SEX is something the world needs
The benefits of sex for women include:
Lower blood pressure
Better immune system
Better heart health, possibly including a lower risk for heart disease
Improved self-esteem
Decreased depression and anxiety
Increased libido
Immediate, natural pain relief
Better sleep
Increased intimacy and closeness to a sexual partner
Overall stress reduction, both physiologically and emotional

The Benefits of a Healthy Sex Life | Center for Women's Health | OHSU

"All women deserve to enjoy a healthy sexual life," says Nicole Cirino, M.D. She helps women who are struggling with emotional or mental health barriers to a healthy sex life.

www.ohsu.edu

 

[Kama Su]

Wow that's a long list of benefits, never thought of it like that thanks for sharing, but apart from all this. Sex is fun and no one gets bored of it. It's simple as that.

 

[Vineta Sexting]

Sex is more than an act of pleasure, it's the ability to be able to feel so close to a person, so connected that it is almost breathing to the point you feel you can't take it

 

[Jo India]

wow penny has put forward a great point I really like the way you interpreted it out here.✔✔

 

[Jo India]

yes vineta it is so mesmerizing i cant define.

 

[Jo India]

Well all I can say is yes to the above statement
SEX is something the world needs
The benefits of sex for women include:
Lower blood pressure
Better immune system
Better heart health, possibly including a lower risk for heart disease
Improved self-esteem
Decreased depression and anxiety
Increased libido
Immediate, natural pain relief
Better sleep
Increased intimacy and closeness to a sexual partner
Overall stress reduction, both physiologically and emotional

The Benefits of a Healthy Sex Life | Center for Women's Health | OHSU

"All women deserve to enjoy a healthy sexual life," says Nicole Cirino, M.D. She helps women who are struggling with emotional or mental health barriers to a healthy sex life.

www.ohsu.edu

Wow sally you really sound so informative

 

[Jo India]

 

[Jo India]

Human interest in sex can be thought of as a built-in imperative: Survival of the species depends on it. And although sexual desire tends to wax and wane over the course of one's life, depending on external demands and relationship satisfaction, it often serves as a passport to bonding, intimacy, pleasure, and even human growth and healing.

People engage in sexual activity for many reasons: To feel alive, to maintain a vital aspect of human functioning, to feel desirable or attractive, to achieve closeness, or to please a partner they love. Sex can be one of the most difficult subjects for a couple to discuss: Bodies and interests change over time, and most people will experience some type of sexual problem at some point in life. Therefore, open communication is essential to intimacy and long-term satisfaction.

 

[Jo India]

 

[Jo India]

 

[John Smithl]

The world is less able to support the growing human population. We're definitely not an endangered species.

 

[Jo India]

so true john we need proper utilisation facilities such that growing population becomes a pathway to promote growth in daily lives we are all into.

 

[LongHair]

Sex is more than an act of pleasure, it's the ability to be able to feel so close to a person, so connected that it is almost breathing to the point you feel you can't take it

Hi Vineta, Et Al,
not to be argumentative, however I am not entirely convinced that what you have described here is purely sex. Or perhaps it actually demonstrates the difference in how men and women percieve sex. Obviously I cannot speak for women, however I can for myself and many men that I know ( I am not professing that I speak for all males). I agree that sex is an act of pleasure, however I have had plenty of sex without the connection you speak of.

Some could argue in terms of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that sex actually sits on the bottom of that pyramid as a primal instinct to propagate the human species.

Who knows, I certainly dont, I do know that sex within a loving relationship and recreational sex are two completely different experiences, well for me at least.

 

[Jelliicopter]

The world is less able to support the growing human population. We're definitely not an endangered species.

The world is able to support our species if we are smart about it. We already produce plenty of food and clean water.

It's just the neo-liberal profit driven ideologies won't allow it

 

[No idea what to do]

Is SEX something the world needs.
YES
The Frenchman ​

 

[Jo India]

The world is able to support our species if we are smart about it. We already produce plenty of food and clean water.

It's just the neo-liberal profit driven ideologies won't allow it

True , I would like to bring focus on ,If you judge the ability of a monkey by comparing it to a lion the conclusion definitely won't be satisfactory mate.

 

[Jo India]

Is SEX something the world needs.
YES
The Frenchman ​

French man is always there to be supportive ,really like the way you are being.

 

[Jo India]

Hi Vineta, Et Al,
not to be argumentative, however I am not entirely convinced that what you have described here is purely sex. Or perhaps it actually demonstrates the difference in how men and women percieve sex. Obviously I cannot speak for women, however I can for myself and many men that I know ( I am not professing that I speak for all males). I agree that sex is an act of pleasure, however I have had plenty of sex without the connection you speak of.

Some could argue in terms of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that sex actually sits on the bottom of that pyramid as a primal instinct to propagate the human species.

Who knows, I certainly dont, I do know that sex within a loving relationship and recreational sex are two completely different experiences, well for me at least.

lol why isn't vineta replying may be she is busy ?

 

[Nev]

Maslow's needs hierarchy is just one perspective in psychology. It has some support but is often contradicted, such as whenever somebody ignores a basic need while watching TV, risks their life to protect somebody else, or fasts for days for mystic/psychological/religious purposes. I've got issues so I started doing psych at uni to get a handle on myself.

Sex does stuff with lots of happy hormones, particularly oxytocin, which is very involved with childbirth, lactation and mother-baby bonding. Low oxytocin is associated with anxiety/grumpyness/mechanical sex...

 

[Jo India]

awesome one mate

 

[janny-ammerson]

It's a basic human urge. But the only basic human urge that we don't need to survive.
As it's a basic urge, the feeling is as strong as our need to sleep or drink water. So it can seem like a need more than a want.

 

[Jo India]

It's a basic human urge. But the only basic human urge that we don't need to survive.
As it's a basic urge, the feeling is as strong as our need to sleep or drink water. So it can seem like a need more than a want.

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