In my opinon I would describe sex as a lustful desire, sometimes it's passionate while at other times it's a release, so on that note

Let's think about this for a second, is sex really a need or a want?

Both...

It is necessary to procreate...

It is instinct to want to procreate...

It depends.
I would say that I want it all the time but need it most of the time.
So both

Needs are measured according to some standard. We need food, but only according to the standard of survival. We don't need sex to survive, but we do need it in order to procreate. Your DNA needs it to survive, because DNA survives by procreation. You, on the other hand, might just want to revel in one of nature's better gifts. I'm sure I was going somewhere with this, but I haven't had enough coffee...

Both you Want It and you Need It so you Gotta Have It. That's just the deal.

teller said:

What if civilization is over populated?

It's an absolute want. I don't need it at all.

I could go the rest of my life without it, and the few times I even think about it, it's not because I need it.

It's boring.

DigitalLisa said:

That doesn't apply to man, unless he exists under socialism.

Both!

Natasha said:

hey you

depends on your perspective of it...
and how u "use" it

It is a must!!! Need?...only the severely "Traumatized" usually don't have a need for it anymore? Want? Our society that places "taboo" on the act causes the WANT for it.

Can you think of a more "intimate" way of showing mutual desire, love, appreciation to your partner than sex?

DexMSR said:

Nope cant think of a better way.