Classically, women want a relationship while men just want a leg-over.
But surely, casual one night stands aside, sex between friends must have an emotional effect on both parties?
Is it not a mistake to think that one can have a sexual but non-emotional relationship?
2007-02-05 18:55:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Hmmm. Thanks.
I too have had a good deal of life experience, and ahve some understanding of the human condition.
What I'm really looking for is from a more clinical background. Published studies and such.
2007-02-05 19:31:56 · update #1
Basicaaly when you habve sex you produce brain chemicals which are the asme ones you produce when you fall in love; so some people fall in love because they have had sex and it happens more to women then men because they do not have as much testosterone counteracting it. it is natures way of making sure that 2 people stay toghether to protect the offsping they produce form having the sex. Hope this makes sense.
Taught it fo years incluing to nurses, and budding psychs (not psychos).
2007-02-05 19:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a Professional but, I'm a little bit older and too experienced (it does tend to jade a person).
I have had purely sexual...no...a sexual relationship with a good friend. This relationship lasted many years, was off and on and I think was a rare and very fun and _____ (I don't want to say beautiful, too corny, but it probably was).
I can't think of any other ladies that I have enjoyed like this. And , in reality, I don't expect to ever again.
Truly the knowledge and trust that comes from a Friend is worth more than ALL the sex and I' ve found that the best of everything comes from getting to know someone ( the sex is better and so is the friendship).
2007-02-06 03:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by jetero41 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
friendship and sexual relationships don't go once sex is entered you are no longer a Friend but a partner I am not saying Friends cant become partners but once that line is crossed there's no going back and one night stands should not enter the equation sex is precious and only be entered into after a proving relationship so there should be no mention a man is after one thing and can i correct you women are no different to men lots of women just want what you call a leg over and some are not interested in relationships it is a two sided thing Hun not just one???
2007-02-06 04:43:49 · answer #3 · answered by Psycho Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I have read for women, there is an emotional component and this is so because there is evolutionary benefit. The male is primarily interested in getting his seed out there while the woman's investment in procreation is much larger and all-encompassing: her evolutionary role as mother obviously demands this. I recall reading something ages ago about the role of pherenomes in facilitating what you called an 'emotional effect' on the part of the female. In evolutionary terms she of course has a vested interest in "hanging on" to a mate who can provide both for her and her offspring. The male offers physical protection and perhaps a little meat to put in the stew in the event the hunt was a success. Interestingly this mate may not be the biological father of the offspring: the best genetic material is sought out BUT it may differ in accordance with the role the man plays in the society in which they live. Different roles require different types of 'best' genetic material: they are not necessarily obtainable in one single "mate".
I'll let you chew on that awhile...
2007-02-06 03:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the two people involved and the honesty and boundaries they set before engaging in the sexual activity.
GL
'-)
2007-02-06 03:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋