1. Multiple partners in a short period of time. Scores over longer periods of time. 2. No, as long as there is a respect for self involved in the sexual activities. 3. Yes, although I don't necessarily use the term that much. 4. No. 5. Qualitative. My use of the word is a result of my changing opinions and ideas about sex. 6. I have been at various points in time. I know other people who have as well. 7. It can create a level of intimacy, and it definitely helps me maintain it once I'm in a relationship. I have a hard time saying how I feel; it's much easier to show it via sex and/or physical affection. 8. Yes. 9. Yes. 10. As a societal matter, yes. I think a heterosexual male and a homosexual male could have the same number of partners, but the homosexual man would be considered promiscuous. I use the comparison of men here, because I believe there's a heavy gender component to the use of the term as well, and that women who have multiple partners are considered promiscuous regardless of sexual orientation.
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2. No, as long as there is a respect for self involved in the sexual activities.
3. Yes, although I don't necessarily use the term that much.
4. No.
5. Qualitative. My use of the word is a result of my changing opinions and ideas about sex.
6. I have been at various points in time. I know other people who have as well.
7. It can create a level of intimacy, and it definitely helps me maintain it once I'm in a relationship. I have a hard time saying how I feel; it's much easier to show it via sex and/or physical affection.
8. Yes.
9. Yes.
10. As a societal matter, yes. I think a heterosexual male and a homosexual male could have the same number of partners, but the homosexual man would be considered promiscuous. I use the comparison of men here, because I believe there's a heavy gender component to the use of the term as well, and that women who have multiple partners are considered promiscuous regardless of sexual orientation.