Promiscuity
Promiscuity, in human sexual behavior, is the practice of casual sex with multiple sexual partners. The term can carry a moral judgement and is viewed in the context of a mainstream social ideal for sexual activity to take place within exclusive committed relationships. A common example of behavior viewed as promiscuous within the mainstream social ideals of many cultures is a one-night stand.
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Famous quotes containing the word promiscuity:
“Promiscuity in men may cheapen love but sharpen thought. Promiscuity in women is illness, a leakage of identity. The promiscuous woman is self-contaminated and incapable of clear ideas. She has ruptured the ritual integrity of her body.”
—Camille Paglia (b. 1947)
“Sentimentality is the emotional promiscuity of those who have no sentiment.”
—Norman Mailer (b. 1923)
“Promiscuity in men may cheapen love but sharpen thought. Promiscuity in women is illness, a leakage of identity.”
—Camille Paglia (b. 1947)