On Sex, Reasons and Counting the Catalysts for Coitus

Why do you have sex?

There are a number of reasons to hop into bed (or onto the counter) with someone. In fact, Men’s Health magazine has listed 237 reasons for having sex as provided by their readers. I decided to go through the list to see which of those 237 reasons have ever gotten me to do the nasty. Turns out a lot of the reasons on that list are the same. I mean, is there really a difference between being sexually aroused and being horny? I think not.

In the end, I was able to connect with 36 reasons on the list. I’ll leave it up to you to decide if that means I’ve had 36 sexual partners.

So why have I had sex? Well, let me tell you.

The person’s physical appearance turned me on.
I wanted the pure pleasure. I was horny as a toad in Arizona.
It’s fun.
I wanted to experiment with new experiences, techniques or positions. I need to be careful with this one in the future.
I had not had sex in a long time.
The person really desired me. This is a big one. If someone finds me attractive, I am like putty in his hands. Luckily, it’s a rare occasion when someone wants to do me purely based on my desirability.
I thought it would relax me. I was wrong.
The person was a good kisser.
The person made me feel sexy.
I wanted to act out a fantasy. This is another one I need to beware of.
I knew the person was usually “out of my league.”
It just happened.
It was easier to “go all the way” than to stop.
I wanted to celebrate something.
It became a habit.
I was bored. This is like the number one reason for having sex in the gay community. If a gay guy ever tells you he is bored, it means he wants to get nasty with you.
I felt jealous. When everyone I know is in love and having sex and being happy, I find that I really want to feel the same way.
He was famous and I wanted to be able to say I had sex with him. Don’t you dare ask.
I was afraid to say “no” due to the possibility of physical harm.
The person had taken me out for an expensive dinner.
I wanted to reproduce. I just can’t seem to get pregnant, however.
I was on the “rebound” from another relationship.
I wanted to reaffirm my sexual orientation. It wasn’t so much about reaffirming it as just plain affirming it.
I wanted to increase my emotional bond by having sex.
I wanted to express my love for the person. I knew love would come into play eventually.
I wanted to welcome someone home.
I desired emotional closeness (i.e. intimacy).
I wanted to keep my partner satisfied.
I felt insecure. I’m pathetic.
I didn’t want to disappoint the person.
I wanted to boost my self-esteem. I’m even more pathetic.
I wanted to feel attractive. I’m still pathetic.
I wanted to feel loved. You can just smell the desperation wafting off of me.
I was feeling lonely. Will someone please shoot me?
I wanted to manipulate him/her into doing something for me.
I wanted to fulfill a previous promise to my partner.

So why do you have sex?