What is promiscuous behavior?

Promiscuity is sexual behavior with multiple partners which is physically or emotionally damaging to the individual engaging in it (Fluker, 1983). While behavioral criteria for promiscuity provide a definition, they do not give any account or understanding of the meaning of the behavior to a particular individual.

Is it OK to be promiscuous?

Promiscuous individuals may also be at a higher risk of developing prostate cancer, cervical cancer, and oral cancer as a result of having multiple sexual partners, and combined with other risky acts such as smoking, and substance use, promiscuity can also lead to heart disease.

How many partners should a woman have?

American men and women tend to agree, citing a respective 7.6 and 7.5 partners is “ideal.” But the survey found that whats perceived as ideal varies based on location. Europeans were more likely to give a higher “ideal” number.

What is the average body count for a woman?

The average number for people who identify as men was 26, the average number for people who identify as women was 19. But other studies have shown that people often lie about their number. Comparing yourself to others is all too easy, especially when it comes to sex.