Men can go without it just the same if they so choose.
Matter of mindset and priorities.
And for women it's more difficult to keep feelings and the act of sex separate. We get a huge dose of oxytocin dumped in our blood and brain which is the bonding hormone. So even if we don't want anything from a guy other than sex we can still end up having feelings for him.
Some women can keep this separate, but these are usually women more in their masculine energy --> higher levels of testosterone.

There are btw also men that don't like to engage in sex without anything else involved. This would most certainly go for the men that have their heart open.

Not going to elaborate further on all this. Told the story many times, even posted an article on the subject last week by a well-known dating coach.

Just know it's not like you say and think. Matter of choice and what's more important in life to you: mindless sex or a deep love connection.