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>Society is generally okay with men having sex outside of marriage. "Okay" is a curious word to choose. There is a good reason why almost every culture on Eart
by x220 8y ago
>Society is generally okay with men having sex outside of marriage.
"Okay" is a curious word to choose. There is a good reason why almost every culture on Earth has shamed female promiscuity: women get pregnant and men do not, making premarital sex far more risky for women than for men. Culture hasn't caught up with the invention of the birth control pill, but that does not mean that it's all part of a patriarchal scheme (as people imply).
Men are also shamed to a lesser degree depending on the culture for rampant premarital sex but also get respect for it too, which makes sense. A male's sexual success is very closely tied to his status, wealth, and position in a social hierarchy (this is observed across diverse cultures). You can take it as an indicator of a male's success in his society.
>Did not cover female birth control
Erectile dysfunction is a medical dysfunction. Not wanting to have children is not a medical dysfunction. It's more complicated than the stories people are told.
- JonGarfield 8y agoNot wanting to have kids is, in fact, a medical issue for many women. Pregnancy is dangerous for many women, especially those with pre-existing conditions.
- x220 8y agoIt is not a medical dysfunction. "Not wanting to have children" is not a medical disorder, it's a preference. It's not necessary to use birth control if you don't want to have kids. You could instead just not have sex.