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13 Clues He Wants to Have Sex: Understanding Your Partner's Signals

January 1, 2026
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Clues He Wants to Have Sex

Clues He Wants to Have Sex

1. Being Upfront

This may not be the best approach, but some men have a habit of counting how many days it's been since they had sex. Sometimes, this approach can be received in a negative light, but it's the most direct way for him to let you know that he wants to have sex.

2. Starts Complimenting You

If your husband only compliments you when he wants to have sex, then this isn't a great thing. However, if your spouse's motive is pure and he's giving you an extra amount of compliments beyond the norm, then this is a sign that he wants to have sex.

3. Willing to Do Things He Doesn't Usually Do

If he's only helping with chores or doing atypical things because he wants a reward at the end, then that's not a good thing. However, if his approach is more like, "Hey babe, I want to have a romantic night. How can I help you get things done so you can relax?" then this is a more positive way for him to go about it.

4. Asks "Whatchu Doing Tonight?"

This sign is pretty similar to the first one because it's a humorous and upfront way of saying that he wants to have sex.

5. Talks In a Different Voice

If he lowers his voice to something sexier or if he starts speaking in your ear, this can be a sign. Some women may not like this, so it's important that he knows your tastes.

6. Extra PDA

If he starts holding your hand more often, snuggling, or making little grabs at your body, then this is a sign that he's in the mood.

7. Sensual Look

Also called "bedroom eyes", this type of look involves biting his lip, lowering his eyes, and relaxing his face into a sultry expression.

8. Wants to Watch Sexual Things

Whether it's movies with sex scenes or other raunchy and romantic films/shows, your spouse may want to watch them to raise your arousal.

9. Walks Around In Baby Oil

Whether he's applied oil to his body or just came out of the shower and is strutting around in just a towel, this sign is about making his body look presentable and attractive to you.

10. Takes a Bath and Uses Cologne

Your man may take the extra step to smell good by taking a bath/shower, using scented soap, or applying cologne afterward. It's a way to make him seem more attractive and arousing to you.

11. Lets You Know That Someone Was Attracted to Him

Some men may brag about other women who took an interest in him while he was out and about, then state that all he could think about was you, or he couldn't wait to get out of there so he could see you. This tactic is usually used to elicit jealousy or possessiveness within their woman to make them more attracted to him. However, from a woman's perspective, this could be a total turn-off.

12. Gives You a Massage

A lot of men will offer massages to help get you more relaxed and in the mood to have sex. This is especially great after a long day of work and your feet are tired. However, this can backfire if you get so relaxed that you fall asleep!

13. Readies a Bath for You

This helps you get in the right atmosphere and headspace, gets you relaxed, and increases your arousal because you're clean, smelling good, and feeling fresh.

Whether you are experiencing challenges with communication, sex, trust, or just want to give your relationship some much needed attention to ensure you are both in a good place, we want to help.

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