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Women with low sexual desire may still report satisfying sex, but the data do not reveal their motivations. Labeling these encounters “mercy sex” assumes obligation or a wish to please, overlooking affection, responsive desire, or other explanations.
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“Mercy Sex” in Women With HSDD: What Researchers Found, What They Assumed, and What Remains Unknown - Gilmore Health News

Women with HSDD reported about 2.5 sexually satisfying events per month despite low desire. A 2026 study explores what this means for HSDD research.

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ICE arrests surged under Trump, but the share of those with criminal records plummeted. The research suggests a disconnect between the public narrative of targeting criminals and the reality of enforcement on the ground.
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ICE arrests surged under Trump, but the share of those with criminal records plummeted

A new analysis of 1.6 million ICE records indicates that despite massive surges in federal immigration arrests, the proportion of those apprehended with actual criminal convictions has dropped sharply.

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People who consistently hold strong liberal or conservative views express much more animosity toward opposing thinkers than those with moderate or mixed political opinions do.
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How cognitive shortcuts fuel American political divisions

When voters clash over public policy, their mutual dislike is driven by how recognizable and organized their beliefs are. A new study finds that structured, consistent political views fuel much deeper animosity than moderate or mixed opinions.