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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I don't think there is any thing wrong with promiscuity per se, so long as the encounter is safe, there is no adultery and neither person is under any false delusions about it being a relationship. Cliche that it is, there is a difference to having sex and making love and I have to say that I have had a few relationships based on a strong sexual attraction and it was never enough. On the other hand, I wasn't initially attracted to my current partner in that way particularly but still enjoy a healthy sex life as a means of expressing feelings as well as the natural urges.
I had many sexual partners in my teens and early twenties and don't regret any of them, I can't imagine only having been with one person although understand how this can be important to some. The only time (especially for women) it becomes an issue is when you do the whole " how many partners have you had" conversation. no matter what anyone says, I think women are still looked down on for having numerous partners.
Seren - My best male friend is like that and it's never bothered me. It always guarentees an interesting night out ^_^
Personally, it's not for me, I'm terribley insecureand don't have the confidence to be with lots of different men and I think over a long time it can be quite damaging to yourself esteem, especially if you're quite young. A few of my girlfriends have had a lot of one night stands and although they aren't expecting a realtionship afterwards, some men have treated them appallingly.
I think the bottom line is just to be safe and make sure no one thinks it means more than it does.
For a start it contributes to the spread of STI's; any women I know who've had 1 night stands feel guilty afterwards and it is extremely rare that it leads to a relationship because no matter what men say in mixed company they don't want to stay with a woman who's slept around (but they won't say no if it's offered on a plate).
I know many will disagree with me but I think the only type of sex worth having is with a committed partner who you know well and care about.