A woman has claimed many females tolerate sex to 'keep their relationships' and see it as an 'obligation' to prevent their partners from 'straying.'

An anonymous woman, from the UK, took to Mumsnet to explain that while she doesn't doubt there are some who enjoy the physical side of their relationships, she has spoken to others who would rather just have 'a cuddle and a good book.'

In the post, she continued: 'But these women submit, for want of a better word, to their partner for fear they'll stray or see it as their obligation.'

But the comments quickly divided the internet - with some agreeing with the statement, while others suggested her view is 'outdated.'

'I think I fall into this camp. I sort of see sex as the trade off for being with DP and do it to keep him happy,' wrote one, while a second penned: 'Such an outdated view that women dislike sex and just do it to keep men happy. Dated and sexist.'

An anonymous woman, from the UK, took to Mumsnet to question whether most women 'tolerate sex' to keep their relationships. Pictured, stock image

The woman in question added: 'I can see as I get older that I'd rather just have a companion rather than the constant pressure of sex' (pictured)

The woman went on to explain that she finds herself lying to her partner that its her time of the month 'just to get some peace.'

She added: 'I can see as I get older that I'd rather just have a companion rather than the constant pressure of sex - so am I alone in thinking this or just incredibly cynical or even possibly asexual? Vote Yes = You're cynical. No = I can relate.'

Many commented in agreement, admitting they had gone off sexual intercourse after having children.

'I actually think you are right, most people I know IRL who I feel close enough to talk about these things feel the same, admittedly they are all mums of small children,' she wrote. 'I know sex is not as important to me as it is my DH.'

Some agreed with the woman's clams, and suggested lots of females take a break from sex while their kids are small (pictured)

Another commented: 'It's not an outdated view at all - lot of women can't be bothered with it after a while, or have a break from it while their kids are small.'

However, those that disagreed didn't hold back in their views - and highlighted the importance of the physical aspect of their relationships.

'Been with DH for almost 20 years too and sex is still very much an active feature here. If a relationship is at the stage where you're lying back and thinking of England then perhaps it has run it's course?' commented one.

A second penned: '33 years together, still love sex with DH. He is an amazing lover and just his touch is electric. You do sound very cynical. I have never tolerated sex, women enjoy it too you know.'

Taking to the comments section, another argued: 'I have never tolerated sex. Women enjoy it too, you know'

Meanwhile, others suggested it wasn't fair of her to generalise, with some adding they believe the reverse to be true.

'I'm not sure you can generalise tbh, we all have different sexual needs,' wrote one. 'I don't think anyone should have sex just to keep the other person in the relationship.'

'If you don't fancy your partner in the way you did when first together then you should find someone else.'

Another commented: 'I think actually the reverse is also true. It’s not a man / woman thing. Plenty of men in long term relationships go off sex too. It’s very common for one partner to feel this way regardless of their sex.'

Meanwhile, a third added: 'I would say its an individual thing not a mass common problem women have. I'm the opposite. Dp very rarely wants sex whereas I wish we had more but I never ask for it because feeling rejected isn't worth it.'