Why Do We Have Sex?

August 1, 2007 Posted in Buzz, News, Sex

sex Why do people have sex? Seems about as obvious as Ms. Star Jones having weight loss surgery, but apparently it is not.

By Lauren

In a recent study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior (I don’t read it; I swear. I actually saw this study on the Today Show), 2,000 people were asked why they had sex.

The answer? Well, surprisingly, there were more than one. 237 reasons, to be exact.

The top three most popular responses for both men and women seemed the most obvious:

1. They were attracted to the person

2. They wanted to experience physical pleasure

3. “It feels good”

The other 234 reasons were random, interesting and – sometimes – scary.

Some included: to burn calories, for revenge, to make babies, to get closer to the person, to get closer to God and to pass STDs onto someone else (yikes!).

My personal reasons for having sex:

1. I like it

2. My man wants it

3. I’m H-O-R-N-Y

4. I’m D-R-U-N-K….and therefore horny

Then again, that’s just me. I can’t judge others for wanting to have sex to fit in with their friends or to get ahead in the work place.

The most interesting thing to come from this study, however, is the fact that both men and women wanted to have sex for physical more than emotional reasons.

Which finally puts an end to the “sex changes everything” argument. Women can no longer be viewed as emotional/love seeking/weepy in the bedroom anymore. We – being the women of the 21st centry– want sex for the same top three reasons men do. Mostly because we need some good old fashion passion. Not because we want to form a connection or to make our lives more like a romantic comedy.

Nope. We just want to get some.

And is there any reason better than that?

450317 CommentsWhy+Do+We+Have+Sex%3F2007-08-01+18%3A00%3A21Lauren+-+University+of+Michigan on "Why Do We Have Sex?"

terra says:
Thu, 22nd Nov 20077:52 am

i love woman

DELLILAHH says:
Sat, 1st Dec 20073:53 am

GEORGE HAS A BIG WILLY

arun says:
Tue, 4th Dec 20073:09 am

aski8ng

syhh says:
Tue, 4th Dec 20075:36 am

fucking sexy horny stuff

tom says:
Tue, 4th Dec 20076:21 am

fuck of people you know that taylor is just the most sexy thing i the world and i have had sex with her 18 times i know that is a lot but she is so sexy and i can not keep my hands of her

I am right!!!!! says:
Tue, 4th Dec 200710:45 am

all you people who are having sex are fucking losers! you all need help!!!!!!

Nappola says:
Sat, 15th Dec 20072:29 pm

why the fuck are u losers making a fuss about it?

i have a g/f that is fuking hot

Nappola says:
Sat, 15th Dec 20072:30 pm

SEX

Rose Morse says:
Mon, 17th Dec 20071:18 am

I disagree with your statement that women do it for physical pleasure just as often as men. I personally find myself wanting sex mostly for the emotional reason and the attachment that comes with sex and any other act that might bring you in that close and intimate contact with another human being. I find sex very emotional and I like it that way, and I do not like how sexual the populace is becoming. The attitude that sex is "not emotional" is horrible. I also want to let you know that I am neither old nor republican. I am a 21 year old liberal woman who is all about emotional sexual relation. I do not find the concept of "one night stands" or "fuck buddies" to be healthy in the least. It leads people to think of sex without much thought, which is a bad idea.

I disagree with your statement about women in general.

THE TRUTH. says:
Mon, 17th Dec 20073:49 am

'I disagree with your statement.' Well, no one cares. And no one cares about what im saying either.

salmen says:
Wed, 26th Dec 200710:18 am

i want sex

Mike Paanaha says:
Wed, 23rd Jan 200810:17 am

b/c it feels good in the day time in the nite time well any time with any one jus have sex want ti do it with my gf sister

rahul says:
Tue, 24th Jun 20081:42 am

sex rocks u all fuckers. i sex with my sexy g/f. what do u all people when u feel like HORNY? if u had sex good for you. i sex by putting my dick in to (u know where), touch her tits, make her do blowjob etc.

SEX IS AN IMPORTANT THING IN MY AMAZING SEXY LIFE.

I DO SEX MORE THAN I TYPE U FUCKING LOSERS

Star says:
Sat, 19th Jul 20081:26 pm

Wow, Rahul. Does your horrible English turn her on as well?

Rahge says:
Tue, 22nd Jul 20084:06 pm

LMAO Star

good point

and please don't generalize……..

I'm a guy and I'd only do it for emotional reasons

and I'll still be a virgin in 5 years

or even more than that

I'm almost 18 fyi lol