Explainer: Why women get ‘locked’ during intercourse
- Documented cases have been linked to psychological stress, involuntary muscle contraction or substance use.
- If it happens, the first step is to stop trying to forcefully withdraw the penis, and instead let both people try to relax.
Many stories are told of a man and a married woman becoming physically “locked” together during illicit sex, until a traditional healer arrives to break the spell.
Across many African communities, it's believed that an aggrieved husband can use witchcraft to trap any man who dares sleep with his wife. Once the alleged spell takes effect, the couple can't separate, and the whole community has to negotiate with the owner of the juju to secure their release.
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