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What to Expect Sexually From a Cancer?

Updated February 9, 2025

Cancer’s sexuality might not be apparent right away. They can be shy, and it takes them a while to open up.

Cancer craves an emotional connection during sex. They don’t typically enjoy casual sex. They want a partner who they are bonded with!

They will probably focus on your needs when you’re with Cancer in bed. They are soft, gentle, and romantic. They tend to be more submissive, so they need a partner who can take control.

Cancer is incredibly affectionate during sex. They take their time. They aren’t in any rush and want to focus on their partner’s pleasure instead of racing to the finish line.

Your Cancer partner will enjoy themselves more if you two have a strong connection. They prefer to have sex with someone they love. They also enjoy cuddling after!

They’ll Focus on Your Needs

If you’re with Cancer in bed, they will likely focus on your needs over their own. Many Cancers won’t be truly satisfied unless their partner is, though you should also try to meet your Cancer partner’s needs!

If you tell your Cancer partner that you need something specific in the bedroom, they will do their best to meet that need. Even if they aren’t particularly adventurous, they might try to be if that is what their partner needs.

You might have to check in frequently and ask your Cancer partner what they want when you’re having sex. They will do so for you but won’t always speak up about their needs. They’ll be more focused on you.

If you aren’t content in the bedroom, speak up. Your Cancer partner will always try to focus on your needs, but you have to tell them what those needs are.

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They Are Soft & Gentle

If you’re having sex with a Cancer, you should be gentle. They don’t typically enjoy rough sex. They are soft, gentle, and caring during sex, and love partners who are as well.

Sex is not just a physical act or something fun for Cancer. It is deeply intimate, and they prefer things to be gentle and loving.

Even if you do experiment a little and get rough, you should still be loving and caring! Cancer wants to feel loved during sex. They want to care for their partner and be cared for in return.

Be gentle when you first have sex with your Cancer partner. Unless they specifically talk to you about being rougher, just be soft. Show them affection and be as caring as possible. This is likely how they will act during sex, so follow their lead.

They Crave Emotional Connection

What do Cancers want in a partner? They want to feel an emotional connection with their sexual partners. They would prefer to be in love and don’t typically enjoy casual sex or one-night stands.

Even if Cancer isn’t in love with their partner, they still need some connection! If Cancer has a friend with benefits, they likely feel a strong bond with that friend.

Without an emotional connection, Cancer won’t be truly satisfied sexually. If sex is only physical for their partner, Cancer will be unhappy and discontent. They need sex to be an emotional experience for both partners.

Cancer will be vulnerable and expressive in the bedroom. They also typically enjoy pillow talk after sex and will use that to talk over things with their partner and connect to them more that way.

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They’re Romantic

What is Cancer sexually attracted to? They are far more turned on by someone who is romantic in the bedroom. It doesn’t always matter what you look like. If you know how to treat Cancer well, they will be attracted to you!

Cancer will be romantic in the bedroom by increasing the sensual pleasure of their partner. Cancer might play soft music during sex. They may light candles or wear perfume or cologne.

It’s common for Cancer to say, “I love you,” during or after sex. They find this incredibly romantic and likely won’t be able to hold back how they feel about their partner while they are in bed together.

Cancer will be romantic about trying to seduce their partner too. They don’t want to dive into bed. They want their partner to feel cherished and cared for. They want them to know how much Cancer loves them.

They’re Vulnerable & Emotional

Cancers tend to be incredibly vulnerable and emotional when it comes to sex. Sex is a profoundly intimate, sometimes almost spiritual, act for them. When they feel good, they will be expressive.

Cancer’s sexual compatibility is higher with partners who are more emotional in the bedroom. They at least need a partner who will accept their emotional nature.

It’s not uncommon for Cancers to cry during sex or to otherwise get incredibly emotional. They need a partner who will be affectionate and caring when this happens. If their partner judges them or acts coldly toward them, Cancer will be unhappy.

Cancer being emotional during sex is typically a sign that they are having a good time, not a bad one. They wear their hearts on their sleeves and cannot help but express themselves and their vulnerability.

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They’re More Submissive

Are Cancers good in bed? They definitely can be, though that depends on your preferences. Cancers tend to be more submissive in the bedroom, so this might be a great match if you are dominant!

Cancers aren’t always good at taking the initiative in the bedroom. They will try to please their partner, though. They won’t just sit back and do nothing. However, you typically have to ask for what you want.

Your Cancer partner will gladly take care of you in the bedroom if that’s what you want. If you do want a partner who is more passive and will let you take control, they can do that too.

If you want a more dominant partner, that might be difficult for your Cancer partner. They will do their best to meet your needs and care for you, but they aren’t always that assertive in the bedroom.

They Can Be Shy at First

Are Cancers freaky in the bedroom? Many of them tend to be more vanilla. If they do have a freaky side, not everyone will see that. Cancers tend to be shy, especially when it comes to sex.

Your Cancer partner might not want to have sex right away. If you are in the early stages of dating, they might be too shy, or they may want to focus on bonding with you before you two have sex.

Once you do start having sex, Cancer might still be shy. They might not open up about their fantasies and preferences right away. If they are embarrassed about their sexual preferences, they may focus on yours even more to hide that.

Encourage your Cancer partner to open up and be patient with them. If they’re shy, don’t push them. Try to make them feel comfortable instead.

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They’re Incredibly Affectionate

Where do Cancers like to be touched? Cancers typically love a lot of physical affection from their sexual partners.

One area you should touch when expressing affection in the bedroom is the chest. Cancer rules the chest area, and this is one place they love to have touched.

Your Cancer partner will be highly affectionate in the bedroom. They will be physically affectionate, but they won’t stop there.

You’ll likely hear affectionate words from your Cancer partner while you two have sex. They will whisper sweet nothings to you, tell you they love you, and praise your skills in the bedroom.

Your Cancer partner will do anything to make you feel loved in the bedroom. If a specific type of affection is your favorite, they’ll express love that way. They will always do their best to make you feel comfortable and happy.

They Take Their Time

Cancer tends to take their time when it comes to sex. This means multiple things. They aren’t in any rush to have sex for the first time. They also don’t rush during sex.

Cancers typically like to focus on foreplay. They aren’t racing to the finish line. They don’t enjoy fast-paced sex. They want to enjoy themselves and ensure that their partner is satisfied too.

One of Cancer’s turn-ons is a partner who focuses on foreplay and isn’t in any rush. If you take your time and focus on ensuring that you and your Cancer partner are satisfied, they will have a great time with you in the bedroom!

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They Love Cuddling After

Do Cancers like to cuddle? They do! For some Cancers, cuddling after is one of their favorite aspects of sex. They love to feel close to their partner and relax after being physically intimate.

Cancer won’t be in any rush after sex, just like they aren’t in any rush during it. They will want to cuddle up to their partner and spend some time being close to them.

Your Cancer partner will be happier if you cuddle with them after sex. If you immediately fall asleep, they might be disappointed. If you rush off to do something else and leave them alone, they will definitely be unhappy.

Use this time to chat with your Cancer partner. If you enjoyed yourself, tell them that! Be physically affectionate with them and make them feel loved. Kiss and praise them while you two are cooling off after sex, and they will love having sex with you even more.

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