Poll: Sexual Promiscuity- What's your take?

[thylasos]

What people do between themselves is their own business. I'm not a big fan of it personally, but I'm not going to tell people they're evil for shagging around a bit.

 

[Sethzard]

If they want to sleep around then that's their choice

 

[TelHybrid]

I have no respect for people who sleep around, and despise people who don't practice it safely, and end up adding to the long list of parents on benefits that tax payers like myself have to pay for, as well as potentially spreading STIs, but other than that, I pretty much don't give a crap.

 

[Sjakie]

You would all do it if you could!

 

[Spark Ignition]

Before we start, let me just clarify that personal opinions are to be put in this thread. Your political opinions may contradict your personal opinions; you may hate promiscuity, but you wouldn't restrict their freedom if you were President/Prime Minister/Chancellor/Chuck Norris.

I dislike Promiscuity, being the old-fashioned bastard I am. I don't see what there is to gain by having so many sexual partners. I'm bound by those timeless codes of conduct of honour, chivalry, and respect; usually things that run contrary to the idea of engaging in Casual Sex.

I'm looking to gauge the Escapist community on this, so please reply.

Dude chivalry aside,I don't see how casual sex is in any way indicative of a lack of honour or respect on either part.Consensual sex between 2 consenting adults, where both of them are aware the sex is just sex and nothing more, is in no way dishonourable or disrespectful. If one eprson promises to stay with another and have a relationship/marry them/love them forever or what have you then yeah it's a breach of honour to then bugger off afterwards, and lying shows a profound lack of respect, but if this is not the case then what gives? As for Chivalry, it is an outdated code from a time when women were thought incapable of defending themselves and as the property of men to be carefully guarded, and is in no way relevant to this day and age.

 

[Antitonic]

People can do whatever they like, as long as they don't do whatever they like to me.

 

[Palademon]

I don't dislike it. I dislike the people that get it.

 

[Pariah87]

You would all do it if you could!

So true, I would absolutely be promiscuous if it wasn't for the fact I'm a fat ogre type creature. As a result I guess you could say I'm a tad jealous of the guys who manage to pick up a different girl every week, or even have a stable girlfriend. The instinct to mate is there, yet it's not being fulfilled...(By mate I don't mean actually have a child, just the process of attempting to make one )

 

[jamesworkshop]

I don't happen to be promiscious nor even sexually active but what other people do is their business, aslong as nobody is being decived and wants to be involved then everything is fine.

 

[IckleMissMayhem]

So long as they're healthy, happy and honest, I don't much care one way or another... People can, and will do as they please.

 

[DefunctTheory]

I don't have a problem with it and struggle to see why anyone would have a problem with two consenting adults doing whatever the fuck they want.

You literally stole my post. This is what I had typed up before I refreshed the page to see if there were any new replies -

It's not my problem. If two adults consent to having sex with one another, then they can bloody well do so. And for me personally, I don't consider sex a sacred act or anything, but I don't think I'd get anything out of sleeping with a lot of people.

Oh, I bet you would!

 

[Betancore]

I don't have a problem with it and struggle to see why anyone would have a problem with two consenting adults doing whatever the fuck they want.

You literally stole my post. This is what I had typed up before I refreshed the page to see if there were any new replies -

It's not my problem. If two adults consent to having sex with one another, then they can bloody well do so. And for me personally, I don't consider sex a sacred act or anything, but I don't think I'd get anything out of sleeping with a lot of people.

Oh, I bet you would!

Anything beneficial, I mean. Herpes doesn't count.

 

[IckleMissMayhem]

Double post. Oops.

 

[CosmicCommander]

Pardon me if I don't answer your question how you'd like it to be answered, but I'm finding it hard to read. Please note, as well, that I'm not attempting to saddle anyone with my beliefs here.

Dude chivalry aside,I don't see how casual sex is in any way indicative of a lack of honour or respect on either part. Consensual sex between 2 consenting adults, where both of them are aware the sex is just sex and nothing more, is in no way dishonourable or disrespectful.

How one percieves Honour and Respect is entirely subjective; my code of honour and respect may differ from yours. Casual Sex between two adults is fine, if they are okay with it, sure. But not me. As I said, it's all subjective.

As for Chivalry, it is an outdated code from a time when women were thought incapable of defending themselves and as the property of men to be carefully guarded, and is in no way relevant to this day and age.

Let me just use the definition of Chivalry here, to clarify what I mean.

chiv·al·ry ?noun
1. the sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms.
2. the rules and customs of medieval knighthood.
3. the medieval system or institution of knighthood.
4. a group of knights.
5. gallant warriors or gentlemen: fair ladies and noble chivalry.
6. Archaic . a chivalrous act; gallant deed.

The underlined sections are what I perceive Chivalry to be (a personal code of conduct). I don't expect others to abide by it, and I'm not going to make them. It's merely a way that I go about my existence; and I believe that Casual Sex does not fit into that.

My view can really be summarised by Ayn Rand, in a 1964 interview with a certain magazine[footnote]http://www.ellensplace.net/ar_pboy.html - And yes, it's ironic that the interview is with Playboy.[/footnote]:

...I say that sex is one of the most important aspects of man's life and, therefore, must never be approached lightly or casually. A sexual relationship is proper only on the ground of the highest values one can find in a human being. Sex must not be anything other than a response to values. And that is why I consider promiscuity immoral. Not because sex is evil, but because sex is too good and too important.

And the fact I border on Asexuality also factors in.

 

[JWRosser]

Meh, people can do what they want. I wouldn't call myself promiscuous, but if the opportunity arises I will probably take it (unless in some moral dilemma).
I mean, no one wants to date a slut, and it is off putting if you're with a girl and it turns out she's slept with a stupid amount of guys. But everyone to their own. Just...keep clean and SAFE.

 

[Something Amyss]

I probably qualify as promiscuous.

I have no problem sleeping around provided I'm not in a relationship. I don't cheat or lie, I practice safe sex, and I see no problem practicing safe sex with multiple partners. Chilvary and opposition to promiscuity tend to come from a rather sexist place anyway, putting women on a pedestal and belief that they cannot be treated sexually without a lack of respect.

 

[Korimyr the Rat]

Sexual promiscuity is psychologically and morally corrosive. I feel bad for people who do this to themselves, but it's their lives and I know they don't want my advice.

 

[joshuaayt]

Have as much sex as you want, it has absolutely nothing to do with me. There is not a single person, other than the two/three/four+ of you engaging in the act, who has the right to care.

Ok, ok, I'll add something of weight: Sex is good for you, physically and emotionally. And, assumedly, imaginatively, but who the hell knows?

Why is sex still, in this wonderfully enlightened world, viewed as a bad (or immoral, shameful, etc) thing?
Is it the chemically-induced lack of guilt immediately proceeding it? The liberation of genuine emotional release? The unconscious recognition that we, as a race, lack the right to even these miniscule moments of contentedness and peace because, compared to the absolute magnitude and depth of the universe, we are insignificant to the point of utter incredulity and bitter hopelessness? Girl germs?

EDIT: Oh, I'm sorry, that was insensitive of me. And boy germs, to those of us who don't include women in their sexual activities.

 

[Turing]

I believe people seriously need to loosen up about sex and that its a healthy, fun thing to do, whether in a relationship or not. Just don't go around lying about it and remember to practice safe sex AND to get checked regularily.