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The Dangers of Duty Sex [Q&A Discussion]

The Dangers of Duty Sex [Q&A Discussion]

Update: 2025-04-012
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When sex feels like an obligation rather than a choice, it erodes intimacy, fosters resentment, and leaves partners feeling distant and disconnected.



In this powerful Q&A discussion, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife explores the complexities of "duty sex" including what drives it and the detrimental impact it has on relationships. She discusses the powerful meanings we attach to sex, and how these meanings can either undermine desire by creating a sense of obligation or foster connection through choice and mutual desire. She offers insight into how both higher and lower-desire partners can step away from patterns of pressure and compliance and cultivate a more fulfilling sexual relationship built on mutual desire, authentic connection, and a sense of being truly chosen.  

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The Dangers of Duty Sex [Q&A Discussion]

The Dangers of Duty Sex [Q&A Discussion]

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