Lover Quote by Marge Piercy
“It is not sex that gives the pleasure, but the lover.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Lover” by Marge Piercy, 1975
Pleasure arises from the connection with a lover, not from sex itself.
In simple terms: Love, not sex, creates pleasure.
Seek deeper emotional intimacy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage
- long‑term partnership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you deepen emotional bonds?
- What does intimacy mean to you?
Physical intimacy alone cannot sustain fulfillment.