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I don't care for the word "slut" used in a derogatory fashion. People use it to describe a woman's activity that is, frankly, none of their business. And I believe society is titillated by female promiscuity in a way that is different from male promiscuity, as you alluded to in your post, Miss Mango. Titillated the same way we are about fetishes and proclivities, but oh so much quicker to make character judgements because of it. I don't understand the double standard. I don't like it. And especially when the word "slut" is used by a woman to describe another.
I've had this conversation before, though.
But, it also bears mentioning that I enjoy being called a slut by one I am close to in regards to our own personal sexual relationship. I don't think it's really reclaiming the word...just having fun with it.
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