Hey there! Ever found yourself faking it between the sheets? Turns out, it’s more common than you might think, especially among women. But why do they do it? Well, new research sheds light on a serious reason behind it.

Researchers found that some women fake orgasms to put an end to unwanted sexual encounters. They interviewed 15 women aged 19 to 28, all of whom admitted to having had sex when they didn’t really want to. Now, none of these women used terms like “rape” or “coercion,” but their experiences definitely sounded like they were pressured into it. They described these encounters as “unwanted” or “unpleasant” sex.

So, why fake it? For these women, it’s a way to regain some sense of control and hurry things along. They felt it was their only option to bring the ordeal to a close. It’s not hard to see why they’d want to get out of such situations as quickly as possible, right?

While this study wasn’t huge, the fact that all participants shared similar experiences is troubling. It’s a reminder that sex should never be forced, no matter the circumstances.

These findings were presented at the Annual Meeting of the British Psychological Society, which delves into the psychology of women. It’s a wake-up call for everyone to recognize the importance of consent and respect in any sexual encounter.