Feeling Wanted

Reassuring a partner of their desirability makes fantasy-sharing feel safer and more exciting. One of the most common emotional needs served by sexual fantasies is the desire to feel wanted. Feeling wanted is central to arousal, making rea…

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Reassuring a partner of their desirability makes fantasy-sharing feel safer and more exciting. One of the most common emotional needs served by sexual fantasies is the desire to feel wanted. Feeling wanted is central to arousal, making reassurance a key component of safe fantasy-sharing. The need to feel wanted is relevant across genders and sexual orientations.