Is there such thing as a "selfish need"? Often in different contexts sexual

Is there such thing as a "selfish need"? Often in different contexts sexual

Is there such thing as a "selfish need"? Often in different contexts sexual desires are referred to as "selfish needs". The word "selfish" implies a desire that is excessive and self-indulgent or opposed to the interest of others but the word "need" implies a desire which is natural and important and therefor not excessive.

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