I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Thoughts of You and how You changed me
Without You where would I be?
So even though I've tried to express my thanks
It never comes out how I hoped
I always want to say so much more
So with these simple words I'll try
(Chorus:)
I love You
My heart is Yours, only Yours
I long to give You all of me
My everything, my everything
God, I never could repay You
You gave everything
Without You where would I be?
You still loved me even when I pushed You away
You stood there and waited
till the day I'd return
(Chorus)
Without You where would I be?
So even though I've tried to express my thanks
It never comes out how I hoped
I always want to say so much more
So with these simple words I'll try
(Chorus:)
I love You
My heart is Yours, only Yours
I long to give You all of me
My everything, my everything
God, I never could repay You
You gave everything
Without You where would I be?
You still loved me even when I pushed You away
You stood there and waited
till the day I'd return
(Chorus)
Lyrics submitted by Nienna7
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I know it's obviously about God, but if you take out the parts that say 'God', it could obviously be about someone who was/is very important in you. It doesn't have to be a divine figure. It could be a parent, a friend, a loved one. Anyone who had a huge affect on your life. So that's how I think of the song. Probably cause I relate to it A LOT. Without my friends, I'd be no where. And it also reminds me of a boy I used to love, and who I'm still trying to get over.