You've probably heard of a hunger strike, but have you ever heard of a sex strike?

Actress Alyssa Milano recently called for all women to go on a #SexStrike in protest against a new abortion law in Georgia in the United States. 

The idea's had some pretty mixed reactions, but it got us thinking about withholding sex — does it work? Is it a good idea? Is it abuse?

Lecturer in Criminology Dr Bianca Fileborn and psychologist Mai Dao join Nat to get to the bottom of all those hairy questions.

#SexStrike and withholding sex - should we do it?

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#SexStrike and withholding sex - should we do it?

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