Maslow's hierarchy is a philosophical model, not hard science. It's not even wholly embraced by the psychology profession, let alone any hard-science field. B

Maslow's hierarchy is a philosophical model, not hard science. It's not even wholly embraced by the psychology profession, let alone any hard-science field. Besides, the parent I was responding to was talking status for reproduction, not just sex. Bear in mind that plenty of notable extremists have had partners and children. I don't dispute that people are generally happier and more content if healthy sexual intimacy is a part of their life, but it's clearly just one part of a much bigger and more complex whole.