A growing movement among women in the United States has seen some vow to abstain from sex as part of a protest against the election of Donald Trump. The initiative, dubbed the “4B Revenge,” calls for women to withhold intimacy as a form of resistance against what they perceive as the rollback of their rights following Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election. The campaign, fueled by outrage over Trump’s policies, rhetoric, and the broader political climate, aims to send a powerful message to men by asserting control over their own bodies and relationships.

The idea behind the movement is to create a form of protest that resonates personally, with women using their sexuality as a form of leverage. By withholding sex, participants say they aim to bring attention to their frustration with the political and social realities they now face. The “4B” acronym stands for “Boycott, Burn, Bash, and Bitch,” referring to a variety of ways women can express their dissatisfaction with the state of American politics.

Although the movement has sparked mixed reactions—some see it as a creative, albeit contentious, form of activism, while others criticize it as an ineffective and regressive tactic—its rise underscores a growing wave of feminist activism. Critics argue that withholding sex as a political tool may perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes or undermine the larger fight for women’s equality.

Despite the debate, the 4B Revenge movement continues to draw attention, particularly on social media, as women across the country seek alternative ways to make their voices heard in a political climate that many feel marginalizes their concerns.