So i feel like alot of people think sexual attraction is important and that the act itself is essential. I seem to be one of those rare peope that places little to no emphasis on sex, and i feel like i could live without it. So i'm wondering what does ATRL think, is sex important? and do you have to be sexually attracted to someone to be in a relationship with them?

Yes it is important. Especially in a relationship but I put other things higher up like trust and having similar interests.

Whilst it doesnt define a relationship it plays a big part of one.

Essentially this.

There are a lot more important factors in a relationship than sex, but it's definitely a big one!

Are u a virgin?.

And yes definitely. You have to be both physically and emotionally attracted to a person if you want a relationship to work

as much as i love sex, i honestly feel like i can live without it.

I guess it is to some people, or most people even.

Just about every aspect of the media idealizes it out the wazoo, that is, unless you're underage, because then it's BAD FOR YOU.

It is important but not the most important thing, which many ppl think it is; that's why we have a world full of ****s

not at all. i love sex, and im packing heat, but i'd rather cuddle and makeout than have sex.:sex:

i feel like i talk to so many girls who think sex is important, especially size.

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Nope. There are things far more important to look for in a relationship. Sex comes at like 9th place in my list of priorities

In a relationship, it's not THAT important and shouldn't be, even though it should be part of it imo.

Generally speaking, sex can be essential to building confidence and a strong self-image, depending on the person ofc. I say that as a guy who hasn't got any in..... way too long.

I notice that I feel different about myself and my life than I did when I used to have sex. It's sad but true, satisfying sex can give you a huge boost in confidence and also energy.

Sex is so ****ing important in a relationship! I mean hearts, and kisses and hugs and stuff are cute, but sex is special for so many reasons in a real relationship! Also sex is like water, food or sleep... its a human need!

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Cuddling is nice and all but all men need sex or something that can calm his hornyness. It is either your partner or you hand (or someone else ) so it'd rather be me the one that calms my bf needs

I just came from a philosophy class and our professor was talking about Freud who is an intellectual who believes that our sexual and aggressive instincts define who we are as people. Everyone interacts with their sexual instincts differently. Some people express and embrace them, while some people ACTIVELY repress them. Even if you repress your sexual instincts that doesn't mean they aren't there, and the act of repressing them affects your personality as well. Not saying its a "good" or "bad" thing, but it is a mode of being. Personally, I find it difficult to repress my sexual instincts so I just embrace it and **** as often as I can. Its natural, and repressing my desires takes too much work.

I haven't cared for it since the beginning of this year. So at the moment, no.