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We know that men don’t care about the appetizers or dessert when it comes to sex; they just want the main course. That’s what women have been taught about what men desire in the bedroom for centuries.

Bubble burst!: That’s just not true.

When it comes to sexual desire, men want some of the same things that women want; they just don’t talk about them as much. Research has unearthed some pretty surprising things about what we thought we knew about men’s intimacy needs from a psychological perspective and physical perspective.

One of the most important things that men desire in bed is effective communication, despite the common stereotype that men are primarily driven by physical needs. Men who feel emotionally connected with their partners report higher levels of sexual satisfaction, according to Mark and Lasslo (2018). In other words, having an emotional connection in which both partners share their desires, needs, and preferences creates a........

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