"Instinctual desire" refers to a natural and automatic longing or urge that we feel without having to think about it or learn it. It is a basic and primal desire that humans or animals have, which is part of their instincts. Full definition
Therapists trained in the approach learn to focus on core family conflicts, vulnerable emotions, relational failures, and instinctual desires for receiving and giving attachment security. (goodtherapy.org)
He wrote that psychological maturity is not achieved by writing oneself permission slips to unleash instinctual desires. (firstthings.com)
So, is any instinctual desire by the man to hold his own baby there by accident? (rachelheldevans.com)