A sex strike could potentially stop a war. Read about ancient Greece, specifically the play “Lysistrata” by Aristophanes. Athens and Sparta had been at war for years, and the women in both cities were growing tired. Husbands were never home, always fighting, and when they were home, they were distracted and unaffectionate.
A woman from Athens, Lysistrata, gathered all the women from both Athens and Sparta, and they decided to enforce a sex strike. They would not have sex with their husbands until they stopped fighting.
The Effectiveness of the Sex Strike
The sex strike worked, and the war ended.
Additional Insights
- 🔍 Sex strikes have been used throughout history as a non-violent form of protest and a way for women to assert their power and influence.
- 👩⚖️ They highlight the important role women play in society and relationships, and their ability to effect change through collective action.
- 🕊️ Sex strikes can be an effective way to resolve conflicts and promote peace, by appealing to the human desire for intimacy and connection.
