Analysis of Research on Unwanted but Consensual Sex in Adults

This essay provides a comprehensive summary of research on unwanted but consensual sex, focusing on the increasing role of computer-mediated communication, particularly sexting, in adult relationships. It examines the motivations behind this behavior, including attachment patterns and the influence of technology on sexual compliance. The essay explores the findings of various studies, highlighting the prevalence of unwanted consensual sex, the differences between genders, and the potential impact on individuals and society. It critically evaluates the arguments presented, discussing the perspectives of various researchers and the implications of these behaviors. The conclusion emphasizes the changing nature of human interaction and intimacy in the digital age, drawing attention to the shift from face-to-face communication to online interactions and its effects on sexual expression and relationships. The essay references several research articles to support its claims and offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of unwanted but consensual sex.

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Introduction
This article is going to give a summary on the topic unwanted but consensual sex among
adults. It will discuss about the fact that how recent research has shown that people give their
consent to sexual activities like petting kissing and even intercourse but however they do not
want to, therefore many people has started engaging themselves in sexual interaction through
social media which is known as sexting and give a brief summary on this topic. Further it will
give a critical evaluation on this particular topic and will give a review on the ideas and
arguments that is being presented and finally. Lastly it will give a conclusion by jotting down the
major points of the argument and giving an overall gist of the research article.
Summary
This article deals with some major issues of our society and how people’s psychology
works, the communication these days are mostly dependent on the computer-mediated
communication like social networking and texting, has become very popular in terms of personal
communication among the adults. ‘Sexting’ has become a major mode of consensual
communication. These sexual behaviors have become a regular thing in the extended world.
These computer mediated communication have become more popular because these take less
persuasion and the conversation can be entirely fabricated. Therefore the main objective of this
research is to examine the frequency of unwanted but consensual sexting as well as the
motivations foe attachment patterns associated with this behavior. This type of activity is mainly
done by young adults of this generation and has been found between this age group. The
characteristic of these types of sexual activity in a relationship are a subjected to this sexual
compliance. (Burkett, 2015) The researchers suggest that approximately one half of the sample

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has engaged in unwanted but consensual sexting with a committed partner. It has been observed
that mostly these types of consensual sexting are done for flirtation or foreplay to fulfill their
respective partner’s need. This research basically shows that how the computer is becoming
more real for people than the real world. People have become so dependent on this technological
world to fulfill their needs from this as well. This article includes the field of exploring the use
on groups, individuals and society. To an extant this behavior also comes from the emotional
stability of a person. For instance it has been reported that 50% of women reported engaging in
unwanted consensual sex as opposed 35% men. (Tobin, & Drouin, 2013) According to the
research this difference is because the sexual urges of a man is much more than a woman and
therefore just meet their partner sexual urges most of the women gave into unwanted consensual
sex with which they can satisfy their need. This article shows how the non virgin females also
support this unwanted consensual sex as this save their virginity and fulfill their needs. It has
been a plus for both men and women as for those men who are shy and are not comfortable, and
it is also good for women who want to save their virginity and yet experience consensual sex
through sexting.
Critical Evaluation
According to Lehrer, Lehrer and Koss (2013), the prevailing model of sexual wanting
polarizes sexual activities into two varieties, the wanted consensual sexual activity and the
unwanted non consensual sexual activity. Other than the basic logical cause of this type of
computer-mediate sex is that to an extent its safe, but research has shown that there are people
who are in a romantic relationship and have desire of getting intimate with their partner, yet they

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avoid it and stick to sexting just because they fear that their respective partners might abandon
them. Therefore they stick to this cause just because of fear. According to Akre et al., (2013),
people who have high attachment anxiety are more inclined towards sex for emotional intimacy
and closeness. On the other hand people who avoid attachment and emotional closeness they are
more into casual sex. In this research according to the primary research it shows that a great
number of women are subjected to both anxious and avoidant attachment and they are more
driven towards unwanted but consensual sexual experience. This kind of consensual sex might
take the generation towards a negative environment which will make a robotic society. There
will be no intimacy and emotion left, sexting or any kind of interaction makes a person more
distant from the real world. On the other hand Drouin, and Tobin (2014), stated that by both men
and women has different reason for engaging themselves into this unwanted sex. According to
the secondary data this type of activity is mainly done by young adults of this generation and has
been found between this age group. For the young generation and especially for girls it has
become even safer as there is no fear of getting pregnant, therefore through this consensual sex,
they can fulfill their needs as well. According to Katz and Schneider (2015), this kind of sexual
relationship is changing the world into robotic place; this can push people towards emptiness. It
made every individuals relationship more complicated, it is understood that these days life has
been busy and thereafter people have no time to communicate to each other. Social media has
already brought a tremendous change in the word; it has already decreased face to face contact
with people and now the most private and special intimacy. As per Jozkowski (2014), most of
the young adults think that this is an easy access to intimacy and most of the youngster promotes
intimacy in this gesture. Researchers believe that in this way they are able to satisfy their partner

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and avoid the tension of getting pregnant. This new idea has given out both positive and negative
effects in the society. However this will end up in a more
Conclusion
The article shows that computer is taking up on human behavior. Initially people used to
go behind technology to talk to each other and now they are going behind technology to have
physical intimacy. As per the research this unwanted consensual sex has a strong outcome and
people are encouraging this and adapting this way of intimacy. This article shows that the sexual
need is there in every human being be it men or women, but their way to express it has changed
with time.

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References
Akre, C., Chabloz, J. M., Belanger, R. E., Michaud, P. A., & Suris, J. C. (2013). Unwanted
sexual experiences among adolescents: shedding light on the gray zone between
consensual and non-consensual sex. International journal of adolescent medicine and
health, 25(1), 69-74.
Burkett, M. (2015). Sex (t) talk: A qualitative analysis of young adults’ negotiations of the
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Drouin, M., & Tobin, E. (2014). Unwanted but consensual sexting among young adults:
Relations with attachment and sexual motivations. Computers in Human Behavior, 31,
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Drouin, M., Ross, J., & Tobin, E. (2015). Sexting: a new, digital vehicle for intimate partner
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Jozkowski, K. N., Sanders, S., Peterson, Z. D., Dennis, B., & Reece, M. (2014). Consenting to
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Katz, J., & Schneider, M. E. (2015). (Hetero) sexual compliance with unwanted casual sex:
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Lehrer, J. A., Lehrer, E. L., & Koss, M. P. (2013). Unwanted sexual experiences in young men:
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Tobin, E., & Drouin, M. (2013). Sexting: a possible route to physical and sexual covictimization.
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