The article addresses the phenomenon known as "mercy sex" or "sex by mercy," an expression that can be translated as "sex by consideration" or, more commonly in Portuguese, "sex by obligation," popularly called "fulfilling conjugal duties." The article was published by the New York Post newspaper and highlights a reality experienced by many women: sexual practice without real desire, motivated by fear of consequences or by the desire to maintain marital peace.
The comparison made in the article likens this situation to paying an electricity bill: the person is not enthusiastic about the task, but fears the consequences of not doing it. Although the comparison may provoke laughter, the article emphasizes that the subject carries a deep pain that many women know well.
The report is based on a study published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. The researchers analyzed data from clinical trials conducted with thousands of women diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, a condition characterized by the persistent lack of sexual desire accompanied by significant distress.
The article also references a YouTube channel called "Sem desejo" (Without Desire), by Regina, which offers tips and information about sex and relationships.
