Everyone has a different idea of what promiscuous means. What do you think?
How many people do you have to sleep with in order to count as "promiscuous"?
11/25/2011
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
I picked a number, but in my mind promiscuous is more about how close together the sex partners are or if you're sleeping with multiple people at the same time (outside a polyamorous relationship/understan ding). I link the term with any behavior that increases the person's likelihood of getting an STD.
11/25/2011
Promiscuous, ha yesss! There’s the rub. If you’re already married, ONE encounter completes the definition. If you’re single, more than 50 may, and I say may, complete my definition at my own risk! I have to admit though, if I was offered a three-way with my wife, go for it; it’s a once-in-a-life-time dream! One of my fantasies! Am I therefore, promiscuous?
11/25/2011
There Should be more options, 21 is a lot different than 50 for ex.
Promiscuity is more about how many partners in a certain span of time. It also has to do with the types of encounters, one-night stands vs. relationships that tend to not work out. How much the person adheres to safe sex also applies.
Promiscuity is more about how many partners in a certain span of time. It also has to do with the types of encounters, one-night stands vs. relationships that tend to not work out. How much the person adheres to safe sex also applies.
11/25/2011
I'm not so sure how much a person adheres to safe sex applies, but simply the ratio of the number of partners to a certain amount of time.
11/25/2011
Quote:
Well... I hit the 4 vote bandwidth. Yea!!! For me I know I am but I'm totally ok with that. Crazy wild promiscuous isn't just ok for guys anymore
Originally posted by
Rhinobaby
Everyone has a different idea of what promiscuous means. What do you think?
11/25/2011
Do you mean like in general?Like if you sleep with people a lot all at the same time that's promiscuous. If you're a serial monogamist and you hit 20 people eventually I don't think that's promiscuous.
Either way I think it's fun for everyone to be promiscuous at one point or another in their life. It's your youth. Enjoy it.
Either way I think it's fun for everyone to be promiscuous at one point or another in their life. It's your youth. Enjoy it.
11/25/2011
I believe that any number more then one. That does not count your spouse dying, and you falling in love with someone else. You can input a bunch of different scenarios there. But I feel if you are bouncing around from partner to partner, thats being promiscuous.
11/27/2011
Quote:
I agree.
Originally posted by
Drakoni
I picked a number, but in my mind promiscuous is more about how close together the sex partners are or if you're sleeping with multiple people at the same time (outside a polyamorous relationship/understan ding). I link the term with any
...
more
I picked a number, but in my mind promiscuous is more about how close together the sex partners are or if you're sleeping with multiple people at the same time (outside a polyamorous relationship/understan ding). I link the term with any behavior that increases the person's likelihood of getting an STD.
less
12/04/2011
Quote:
same.
Originally posted by
LavenderSkies
I agree.
I usually associate it with like, taste and discretion. If you are indiscriminate with your sex partners and take unnecessary risks with your sexuality, I'm more inclined to put someone on the "promiscuous in a bad way" category.
It doesn't have much to do with number.
12/05/2011
I think the word 'promiscuous' has bad connotations, particularly for women. I try not to think about it or judge people for their sexual encounters at all.
12/11/2011
Guess it depends..
12/14/2011
Quote:
keep the number on your hands, thats what my mama always taught me.
Originally posted by
Rhinobaby
Everyone has a different idea of what promiscuous means. What do you think?
12/14/2011
As hinted at in posts above, I would have liked an "other" option. I tend to look at promiscuous behavior to be less about the number of partners one has had and more a reflection of how discriminant one is with their choices. If one is choosing partners based on desirable traits, thinking of safety, and is benefiting from the experience in some way (be it a one-time hook up or an actual relationship) then in my mind it's not promiscuous.
12/16/2011
Quote:
That's pretty much how I view it, too.
Originally posted by
squire
As hinted at in posts above, I would have liked an "other" option. I tend to look at promiscuous behavior to be less about the number of partners one has had and more a reflection of how discriminant one is with their choices. If one is
...
more
As hinted at in posts above, I would have liked an "other" option. I tend to look at promiscuous behavior to be less about the number of partners one has had and more a reflection of how discriminant one is with their choices. If one is choosing partners based on desirable traits, thinking of safety, and is benefiting from the experience in some way (be it a one-time hook up or an actual relationship) then in my mind it's not promiscuous.
less
12/16/2011
Quote:
well 2 people think anyone that has had sex wit more than 5 people are promiscuous (a nice way to say slut!) lol.
Originally posted by
Rhinobaby
Everyone has a different idea of what promiscuous means. What do you think?
12/16/2011
I hate labeling people as promiscuous. If you like sex, there's no shame in that.
12/16/2011
Quote:
I like this answer, too.
Originally posted by
squire
As hinted at in posts above, I would have liked an "other" option. I tend to look at promiscuous behavior to be less about the number of partners one has had and more a reflection of how discriminant one is with their choices. If one is
...
more
As hinted at in posts above, I would have liked an "other" option. I tend to look at promiscuous behavior to be less about the number of partners one has had and more a reflection of how discriminant one is with their choices. If one is choosing partners based on desirable traits, thinking of safety, and is benefiting from the experience in some way (be it a one-time hook up or an actual relationship) then in my mind it's not promiscuous.
less
12/16/2011
100+ for sure
12/16/2011
I don't think it has anything to do with a number. I think it has more to do with how you focus your sexual energy. I think if you are focusing your sexual energy on other people besides your partner, or exceding the parameters of the commitment you share then that would be promiscuous behavior.
12/17/2011
I wouldn't really say it's a matter of how many, but over a certain period of time. 6-10 over the course of an average lifetime? Not so bad. 6-10 in a year? You might have a problem.
10/28/2012
Total posts: 21
Unique posters: 20