Is Trading Sex for Favors Ever Okay?
By REDBOOK
A recent set of commercials from HOPE lingerie in Brazil covered the topic of dressing sexy to influence your husband's decision-making process. The commercials encouraged women to use their "charm" (sex appeal) to their advantage in their marriages. This idea brings up many interesting implications.
We thought we'd take that idea further and ask this question: Is it okay to trade sex with your husband for favors? We recently polled our readers, and 68 percent said they've offered sex to their husbands (when not in the mood) in return for a good deed from him. The other 32 percent said it's wrong. Here are some of the responses we received:
Why Not?
1. "Sometimes I want sex and I want ice cream. Other times, I just really want the ice cream, and sex is a good incentive. Either way, we both win." -Danielle B., Kalamazoo, MI
2. "I once lifted my s--- and asked, 'Do you ever want to see them again?' so he would vacuum for me. He said he'd do anything I wanted!" -Anne T., Manchester, TN
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No Way!
1. "That's off-limits for us. Otherwise, you can expect your husband to demand sex in return for doing nice things. No, thank you!" -Diana B., Houston
2. "Sexual favors are a special treat-I don't want that to change, and he should know that I'm doing something for him because I want to." -Carolyn C., Arlington, TX
What do you think about this? Where do you draw the line when you want a favor?
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