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We didn't need a study to tell us that women also inflate their "number" to seem cool (we remember college -- if just barely). However, it's depressing that the research reiterating as much also reinforces ye olde indefatigable virgin/whore complex.A recent poll of individuals found that one-third of women lie about how many sexual partners they've had, according to the Daily Mail. While some of them admitted to telling "big fish" stories about their conquests, the majority -- 64 percent -- say they usually shave a few notches off the bedpost.
Half the women surveyed lied because they felt privately "ashamed" of their magic number, while 19 percent didn't tell the truth because they didn't want to seem like the town ho to others. A fifth of women admitted that they're dishonest about how many sexual partners they've had when a new partner has slept with fewer people.
The survey found that the average number of sexual partners was seven for women and 13 for men. Unless, of course, somebody is lying.
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Friday 23 July
By borodinrodin
When did the number of sexual partners ever become a litmus test amongst fellow gender? Is this a tribal holdover from lives of boredom? Who cares how many, I'd rather know the quality of relationship all around. As a man I don't see how saying I've had X number of vaginas makes any difference (i.e. Wilt Chamberlain etc...actually that's juvenile, not manly, besides I'm sure billionaire Jeffrey Epstein has a high number too but look how he did it) rather the important thing would be what has been the quality of the relationships you've had with the opposite gender. Focusing on a number seems to focus the attention unduly on quantity to the detriment of quality. What have you (women and men) learned from your encounters? Are you a better love maker? Are you a shallow soul with no desire for a meaningful connection?
I'm curious
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Friday 23 July
By Mr. RightNow
It's too bad there has to be a double standard. Women should not be made to feel like whores for enjoying sex as much as their male counter parts. Ladies you go out and bone who ever you want, don't worry about what your friends say, they're having just as much sex (or more) and don't have the guts to admit it.
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Tuesday 22 March
By The Biggest Pain
....yeah bone anyone you want... and catch STDs
Sunday 25 July
By Lee
As soon as I read "according to the Daily Mail..." I laughed and stopped reading. Of all the places to get information, the Daily Fail is one of the last I'd ever choose.
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