<human>: Can you summarize the given text in a few sentences?

I like to have sex with the lights dimmed, if I am indoors and it is evening/night time. 

I just think it is more romantic, plus bright lights really distract me. If a room doesn't have a dimmer switch, I prefer to turn on some lamps. If no lamps, then I would rather just do it in the dark.

I don't have problem with daytime sex, where there is plenty of natural light. Or, if I'm showering with somebody, I'll obviously leave the lights on so we don't slip and fall in the dark. It's not like I will only have sex at night when it's dark.

Anyway, my point is that I've been dating Joe for five months. And he thinks that my lighting preference is indicative of self esteem issues. He's always reassuring me that my body is beautiful, that I don't need to be ashamed of it, etc. 

But that's *not* why. I just prefer the atmosphere. No one before has made me feel like this preference is anything even worth discussion. 

It's just weird that my boyfriend is always encouraging me to feel better about myself when that's NOT the issue. Is he the one making a big deal out of nothing? Or am I weird for having these preferences?
<bot>: My bf thinks its weird that I like the lights dim during sex. He thinks it's because I have weird self esteem issues with my body, but I just like the mood of it.