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Playing the field
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Promiscuity in itself is neither a good or a bad thing. It entirely depends on the person doing it and how they feel and their reasons.Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken?
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I don't think there is a right or wrong, both approaches have their potential positives and negatives. We only live once so we should find out what makes us happy and do more of it!0
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In my experience casual sex causes a lot of hassle. There's often one person who has a deeper emotional attachment or hopes of a relationship developing. Sometimes there's a third party who either doesn't like it, or is being lied to. The idea of safe no-strings fun between honest, consenting adults is fine, but in reality people can get hurt.0
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Sex without emotional attatchment? Just use your hand.:o
did I really say that?This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
If you're young, take appropriate precautions, and don't lie to anybody then I don't see the problem. However, there comes a point where most people want something more than just casual sex.0
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Do what makes you happy, so long as it's legal.0
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Sex without emotional attatchment? Just use your hand.:o
did I really say that?
I quite like the emotional attatchment... just sayin':)This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
I loved it in my wild youth. I was careful, used protection and was careful who I went home with and that people knew etc. I got tested regularly and never caught anything. I met hubby 9 years ago, he had a similar experience and neither of us had an issue settling down.
It's not for everyone - I had no issue with getting emotionally attached etc but I know a number of people who meet a guy, sleep with him and expect him to then be their boyfriend. As long as you both have the same intentions, no one is leading anyone on etc I don't see what problem it is.0
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