And pls don't give me definitions; I'm more than capable of using a dictionary:)
I'm interested in opinions... like is it a certain number of partners, a certain attitude about sex, etc.
2007-03-13 05:41:13 · 19 answers · asked by Happy go Lucky 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Being promiscuous often comes from a low self worth and of trying to prove your worth through the partners you are with. Women who come from abusive childhoods are often later quite promiscuous (trust me, I know first hand). It is not until they truly work on themselves, or even get counseling, that they realize there are other ways to intimacy.
Being alone with yourself is often very scary to someone that does not like themselves very much. It is just easier to be with someone else, especially sexually, because it can be a temporary high. Once the high wears off however, you are sadly left with yourself and often an even lower feeling of self-worth than what you started with.
Yes, true, there may be people who just like sex and don't mind how many partners they are with. Yet, that is not considered normal or even healthy. When you truly care about yourself anf you have healthy boundaries, you realize that being promiscuous can not only be potentially damaging health-wise, but also emotionally.
2007-03-13 05:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Singthing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you have sex with people not because you have feelings for them just to for pleasure. this usually makes everyone a candidate to be the sex partner and usually the number of people is really high. because a promiscuous person doesnt allow time to get any emotional attachment to her sex partner
2007-03-13 05:52:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lovely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for most people, being promiscuous is about a lack of respect for themselves and others. they don't feel like they are worth enough to wait for a real relationship, so they impatiently form habits of quickies and one night stands to fulfill their "instant gratification" quotient and move on.
the more times a person shares that intimacy with someone who is NOT going to hang around, the lower their personal feelings of self-worth plummet.
and truthfully, some people like sex so much that they are willing to do anything to get it. they fear no consequences because the need for the sexual fix is so great that they cannot overcome it.
2007-03-13 05:45:57 · answer #3 · answered by stonechic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well its usually a certain number of partners, but then saying that, they usually call gay men promiscuous!! I hear that all the time....
2007-03-13 05:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by dee bee007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a mans point of view, it's opportunity. No matter how moral you think you are, it's difficult to turn down the offer of casual sex with no strings.
2007-03-13 05:46:03 · answer #5 · answered by krak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not caring about how many people you sleep with. Not using protection. Sleeping with anyone and everyone. The actual number doesn't matter. It's how you present yourself and conduct yourself with regard to sex.
2007-03-13 05:43:43 · answer #6 · answered by ☺SDgurl☺ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's the same for everyone, I think some have low self esteem, others may have a high sex drive
2007-03-13 05:44:20 · answer #7 · answered by martin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a low self esteem issue. Having to think you have to give your self away to any Tom, Dick or Harry to get love when all you'll get it is pain later on (when you have to tell to husband to be that you slept with 1,2,3,4...etc people and didn't wait for him). I wish I had waited.
2007-03-13 05:52:44 · answer #8 · answered by prouddaddy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an attitude towards sex.
2007-03-13 05:46:01 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's simply that they don't mind fooling around. I think someone is promiscuous even if it's strictly within a relationship.
2007-03-13 05:43:24 · answer #10 · answered by parrotsandgrog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋