Power. When people are in conflict with one another, they bring into play whatever power they have. If a woman is using sex (or lack thereof) as a weapon, perhaps it is because that is where she feels her power exists. I don't think this is a conscious thing... just human tendency & instinct, if you will. And for the record: yes, I am a woman, & no, I don't use that strategy. Unless I happen to have a headache (hehehe)...

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