One topic in gender issues that I rarely see discussed

[Veilex]

11. I define this a little differently as to accommodate a broader cross section

Everyone has a need to be wanted. That can come in numerous forms, ranging from sexual desire to being integral to a project or a work environment.

Men often achieve this through having resources and means... IE: A great job, nice car, beautiful house and lots of money... or by being extremely capable and skilled in being able to build and construct through various crafts, or having significant physical prowess. Essentially, being able to provide and or protect a significant other/family is the dominant way men derive attractiveness to women.

This largely hails back to the caveman days where men were, in fact, the hunters and providers, as well as protectors, of the family. Its a sort of genetic memory that has been handed down through the ages. Now, we have the joy of dealing with ingrained Neolithic genetic mandates.

I could cover the female side of the equation too, but in this case, its not particularly relevant.

People need to be needed/wanted. Its an intrinsic part of our psychological makeup.
Talking about it should never be verboten, regardless of gender.