PsyPost August 26, 2026 • 16:55

Researchers quantify the rate of "mercy sex" among women with low sexual desire - PsyPost

By Karina Petrova

Researchers quantify the rate of "mercy sex" among women with low sexual desire - PsyPost

Women experiencing a chronic lack of sexual desire still routinely engage in sexual activity to maintain relationship stability. A review of clinical trial data quantifies exactly how often this obligatory intimacy occurs and explores the psychological reason…

Women experiencing a chronic lack of sexual desire still routinely engage in sexual activity with their partners, a behavior researchers have quantified as happening about two and a half times per mo… [+7396 chars]

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