Is the fear of being called a sl*t or a wh*re the main reason why women (or especially teenage girls) are so generally unwilling to have sex? Because I have always been under the impression that women/girls are just naturally more hesitant towards sex, like they’re really not as interested in it or not as horny as men/boys. I’m aware that reasons for this might stem from fear of pregnancy or the fact that they want more of an emotional connection than a purely sexual one. But a lot of women seem to argue that the fear of being called a sl*t is the main thing holding them back from being as sexually willing as men. Is that true?
2007-10-06 18:20:03 · 12 answers · asked by egn18s 5 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
I’m just curious about differences the perspectives between males and females.
2007-10-06 18:28:52 · update #1
Some people think (and perpetuate the myth) that girls are not as interested in sex as boys are. Not true. However, as women we do have several things to consider before having sex: and being called names is one of them but not the biggest one. Fear of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases probably holds more women back than does the thought of being called a "sl*t"....not to minimize here, though, because one's reputation is important to most girls.
2007-10-06 18:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by It's Ms. Fusion if you're Nasty! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Women can either be a sl*t, or not be a sl*t.
Men on the other hand are immediately assumed to be horny and desperate for sex and are treated as such, as you yourself even said
"they’re really not as interested in it or not as horny as men/boys"
Men are on the bad side of this double standard
however I would just like to say im not implying that you are stereo typing,it is very obvious you were not putting down men, and the question is defiantly relevant.
2007-10-07 00:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by morgan m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plus it's a total myth that "women are just more level-headed" about sex. Please. I've known all types. I've seen just as many sex-crazed women as men out there.
Regardless of whether you are a man or a woman, if you are having sex for purely physical stimulation, then you are doing yourself a very big dis-service.
Sex is for pro-creation. Very simple. The fact that it "feels good" is because it is our bodies way of "rewarding" us for another attempt at procreation even if this is not what is on our minds when we are doing it.
So that being said, if you are having sex but thinking that you should be able to have sex for pleasure and avoid all the responsibility of having children, you are fooling yourself. Even if you can avoid having children for a time, one day your number will come up so to speak...furthermore people who think they can just breeze through life having sex without becoming emotionally involved are living in a delusion....the two are inseperably tied together whether one wishes to admit it or not.
In closing, women who have sex and like sex are not "sl*ts"...women who jump from man to man are sl*ts....and so are men who do the same.
2007-10-06 18:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by fortwynt 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There has always been double standards in society regarding women and sexuality. There is this virgin / whore concept. A woman who enjoys having sex is typically labeled with derogatory names. A "good girl" doesn't have sexual feelings. By the way, teenagers should not be having sex. Most are too emotionally immature and are not equipped to take on the responsibility of a sexual relationship especially if it results in pregnancy.
2007-10-06 18:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by Jasmine808 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hey Ivan. I'm a guy. You're a creep. Fact is, all women are different. Some want what you want, that is, to be dominated by a man. Others do not. You DO generalize and stereotype, which is fine when it's true, but in this case, you are wrong. Not all women want that.
2016-05-17 23:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so i think above all else fear of pregnancy std's and parental disaproval are the main thing keeping young girls hesitant of sex which is fine with me because i firmly stand by the belief that you should wait until your married not just because it's moral but because it's the safest physically and mentally.
2007-10-06 19:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's what society exactly dictate!
since most of hte people conform to norms, then it could be their reason for not having sex as often as men want or not having sex even if they want it...
however, it is by nature that men are more sexual and women are more emotional... that is, by gender we have different needs...then this could also be the reason..
but personally, i believe women are just more level-headed than men cause we like to think of loving first tbefore committing anything serious...you see, sex for us is something deep and should only be experienced with the man we love, that's why we tend to look for emotional assurance first before doing the act...
2007-10-06 18:34:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think that is the main reason why women are more reluctant to be open with their sexuality. Double standards continue to live and breath no matter how hard we try to strangle them.
2007-10-06 23:48:04 · answer #8 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For me it is more not wanting to be used. Sex should be beautiful and it should be with someone who you care for and who cares for you.
And I do not want STD or pregnancy scares.
Edit damn Tera you must have read my mind! thumbs up 4u :)
2007-10-06 18:35:20 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Jasmine8
2007-10-06 18:29:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋