Top Ten Reasons Why Men and Women Report Having sex

Women

Men

1

I was attracted to the person.

I was attracted to the person.

2

I wanted to experience the physical pleasure.

It feels good.

3

It feels good.

I wanted to experience the physical pleasure.

4

I wanted to show my affection to the person.

It’s fun.

5

I wanted to express my love for the person.

I wanted to show my affection to the person.

6

I was sexually aroused and wanted the release.

I was sexually aroused and wanted the release.

7

I was “horny.”

I was “horny.”

8

It’s fun.

I wanted to express my love for the person.

9

I realized I was in love.

I wanted to achieve an orgasm.

10

I was “in the heat of the moment.”

I wanted to please my partner.

Source: Information from Meston & Buss, 2007.