I think both monogamy and having uncommitted sex are viable female mating strategies, which is why women have evolved to use both.
There are, I believe, some studies that suggest women with little relationship, or a poor relationship, with their father, are more likely to have casual sex, and also prefer males who show indicators of very high testosterone.
This is often called 'daddy issues' as though there is something wrong with these women.
I personally believe this is exactly how evolution built women to behave. If men are sticking around to raise kids, then mating with a moderately aggressive male who also displays fidelity and child rearing potential is the 'best' strategy. If men are not helping to raise children, those traits won't matter and women _should_ instead mate with the best/strongest genetic male who will pass strength and independence on. Which strategy draws the woman in depends on her own life experiences.
Now which one makes women happy? That's a different question entirely.
It's unfair to associate intelligence with promiscuity they are really unrelated.
Perhaps there are self-esteem issues
perhaps they are just sexual liberated and enjoy sex
But it's rather sexist of your friend assume that there is some sort of intelligence or educational deficiency because a woman is promiscuous. And I say it's sexist because would he apply the same logic to sexually promiscuous men?
It depends.
If it's to boost her self esteem. It can go either way.
If it's because she simply enjoys sex, chances are she is above average intelligence. I read a study on this. I wish I could find it to link it. I think it's because more intelligent women are not prone to societal brain washing about our own sexuality and make up their own minds. This does not necessarily mean she will sleep around but will have sex for enjoyment and not to impress some guy or win his favor or go for douche bags who have double standards about male and female sexuality.
Jenna Jamison is a member of Mensa.
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What's Your Opinion? Sign Up Now!I don't think its intelligence as much as its a sign or physiological issues.
I find that most girls who are excessively promiscuous, have had either some sort of trauma, and or simply suffer from some sort of mental disorder like depression, anxiety, etc.
Just look at p*rn stars and strippers. They essentially become addicted to sex whether it was because they were introduced to sex prematurely, many times through involuntary sex (rape, molestation). Some times these girls have really low self esteem which could have been brought about for a number of reason. Getting guys to sleep with her raises her self of steam. Maybe she had an abusive father, which makes her seek approval from men in the form of sex.
I'm not saying all sexually active or promiscuous women have one of these issues. I'm just saying your odds that she does are higher than if you were dealing with a less promiscuous women. Like anything else there is always comfortable middle ground. A girl can live an active sex life without going overboard and while doing it in a healthy way that won't hurt her physically or emotionally.
This is just my own opinion based on observation, reading, and even taking into account most of the women I've come across, been friends with, or dated. I know this observation has held true with just about every girl I've ever known. I think this entire thing can also be applies to men.
I don't judge. A girl or a guy who is promiscuous? Great! Wish it was me!
I think promiscuity and intellect are mutually exclusive. A girl's promiscuity is indicative of nothing else. Further, the rare girls that are promiscuous are so usually for a broad variety of reasons.
Overall, I think the world would be a lot more peaceful if more guys were getting laid more frequently. We shouldn't discourage promiscuity in women by making lofty assertions like "i think they are all dumb and insecure".
I think we are naturally promiscuous and I see no correlation with intelligence.
Now some probably do it to raise self-esteem, while others simply because they are healthy and horny.
I think this is just a question of personal preference. I like women who like men, don't you?
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