Reasons Why People Have Sex

There are many different reasons why people have sex. Some of these reasons are positive, some are negative, and some are either positive or negative depending on the person or situation. The following chart lists reasons why people have sex. You can add two additional reasons people give for having sex that have not been mentioned. 

People have sex... 

1. to have kids 

2. to control one's partner 

3. to make money 

4. to express love

5. to exercise power 

6. to fulfill a need 

7. to satisfy one's sex drive 

8. to fulfill a fetish 

9. to harm 

10. to experience relaxation 

11. other

12. other