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“Sex weaponisation”

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bigfacthunter · 02/08/2026 17:54

Each time I’ve read the phrase “weaponise sex” it’s been when a man has treated a woman at the very least sup optimally and when commenters suggest not shagging him until he apologies/atones/acknowledges/whatever is needed to resolve what he’s done they’re accused of telling people to weaponise sex which is apparently the worst worst thing a woman can possibly do.

AIBU in thinking that this is a completed demented concept and that the alternative, ie shagging someone while holding onto upset, anger or resentment towards them, is much much worse?

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OtterlyMad · 02/08/2026 18:05

I don’t agree with “weaponising sex” but so many women continue having sex with their partner even when there is some huge unresolved issue in their relationship, simply because they think it’s expected of them and they don’t know how to say no. If my husband is pissing me off the LAST thing I want to do is have sex with him.

Downthedrainwithme · 02/08/2026 17:57

No one regardless of gender should be having sex if they don't want to but using sex as a weapon is a little different. It means you're using sex as a "reward/punishment" to manipulate or control a behaviour which is clearly wrong.