Lack of sexual desire and 'mercy sex'
A recent study, published in the 'Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy', shows that many women affected by low sexual desire (HSDD) have sex 2 to 3 times a month. These relationships are often created to keep the partner happy or to maintain connection in the relationship, which scientists have named 'mercy sex'.
Data from drug trials revealed
Washington D.C. Researchers Nikita Gupta and James A. Simon analyzed trial data for drugs for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). This study found that even before the start of treatment, the participating women were regularly engaging in relationships despite not wanting to. This study makes it clear that the effects of sex drugs cannot be evaluated by the number of relationships alone.
Security in Relationships and Evolutionary Reasons
Researchers believe that women often do this to maintain stability in the relationship and prevent the partner from wandering somewhere else. From a bio-evolutionary perspective, men may be attracted to multiple partners, while women prefer relationship security and sharing resources for family and child-rearing.
impact on mental health
In many societies, men equate physical intimacy with emotional closeness, so women agree to avoid conflicts and maintain an emotional connection even if they do not wish to. However, experts say that continuously suppressing your desires just to not disappoint your partner can cause mental stress and symptoms of depression in women.