Miranda has been stressed out at work, and is feeling tired when her husband Jack initiates sex. Miranda does not want to offend her husband, so she engages in sexual intercourse, and fakes an orgasm as a means to end the sex so she can get some sleep
In addition, although she loves her husband, lately the sex has not been overly gratifying. What is the biggest detriment for Miranda in faking an orgasm?
a. She will likely drive her husband to have an affair.
b. Her body will go through a physiological phenomenon, whereby the likelihood of "losing" an orgasm increases the more times an orgasm is faked.
c. She is unknowingly encouraging her partner to continue performing in a way that doesn't lead to orgasm.
d. She will likely cause her husband to start faking orgasms.
ANS: C
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