Do cancer men like sex outside of a relationship?

I’m a virgo (f) and I’ve had a thing for my cancer coworker for about 4 months now. We’ve been moving at a snail’s pace because we’re both way too guarded but he’s starting to take more initiative because there’s no way we could pretend there was nothing happening here for much longer. I really like him but I HATE that he is sooo indirect omg. And he only knows how to flirt directly by approaching me sexually. I know in my gut he wants more than that from me but he’s trying to show that by telling me he’s sexually attracted to me instead of just telling me he has feelings for me. That’s flattering I guess but that means nothing to me, sex isn’t hard to come by. I’m not sure how I should go about this. He’s so shy with talking about his feelings, it’s cute. But he can be so bold with making sexual passes and it throws me off. I don’t mind casual sex at all because I can detach. But I feel like having full blown sex with him before we establish something is not a good idea at all. He is just too vague and indirect and I can’t even imagine how he’s going to act if we try to only make it about sex. Do cancer men typically want sex with no strings attached or is my guy just being weird?

it's best to take his word for it. men know how to ask you out without involving sex.

I will say cancer men are less likely to want sex without feelings being involved compared to other men, they aren't one night stand sign unless youre very physically attractive and initiate it with them. I learned the hard way that "casual sex" to them can lead to some bizarre behavior. They think being willing to have sex also means being at least open to an emotional connection or a relationship. I've dealt with two and they think everyone's brain releases chemicals that makes them emotionally bonded after sex lolllll

He was probably having sex with someone else and has figured some things out so now he's ramping it up with you. If you don't just want sex, let him know that youre not into that. Maybe you should make YOUR feelings clear! have you been giving indications that you just want sex?? Dont put it all on him, he's also prob just responding to what you're giving out. It sounds like youre projecting a little because YOU want more from him but obv only you see more of his behavior. Trust your gut. If you don't want to have sex with him, don't. But dont have sex expecting him to want to commit to you afterwards

He has no problem being sexually bold with you, a coworker. Why would you think he’s suddenly shy when it comes to his feelings. It’s far more likely he has no deeper feelings and just wants to fuck. Simple. Surface.

From what you describe it’s all in your head. Wishful thinking blurring reality. But none of us know him. So ask the guy what he wants if you really want it spelled out.