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Yes, sex is a human need, but it's not essential for survival. It's a biological motivator that's part of our drive to procreate and continue the species. Sex is also linked to psychological needs for connection and esteem.
Explanation
Explanation
- Physiological needs
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, sex is a basic human need in the first tier of physiological needs. This tier also includes food, water, shelter, and sleep.
- Biological motivator
Sex is a biological motivator because of the need to reproduce, desire for pleasure, release of stress, and hormones.
- Psychological needs
Sex is linked to psychological needs for connection and esteem. These needs are intimately linked and can't be unlinked.
- Health benefits
Sex activates neurotransmitters that impact the brain and other organs. Studies have shown that sex can be beneficial to health.
- Physiological needs