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How many people have you slept with?

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Fearlesssloth · 30/04/2026 09:50

…and do you lie about it? I’m late 30s, 4 or 5 relationships, most 1-2 years, been married now for 6 years. I’ve slept with around 50 people (I know cos I made a list once!) Only 1 or 2 were ‘true’ one night stands. I know that’s a lot but I refuse to be ashamed of it, I had a lot of fun in my youth. When I was dating before my husband I never admitted it to anyone I was dating. I’d always say less than 10. So how many people have you slept with and do you freely admit it or do you reduce the number a lot if asked by people you’re dating or were dating before if you’re in a relationship? And how do you feel about the number?

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Nuttycoffee · 30/04/2026 13:52

Fucking loads and still doing it.
Dont even no half the names just hook up and French exit in the morning.
Life's to short to worry over a body count im having fun while I still can.

JHound · 30/04/2026 13:50

PenelopePinkerton · 30/04/2026 13:02

Or they are concerned for their own health.

Why would low numbers protect your health more than sexual health checks?

Doggymummar · 30/04/2026 13:46

Fearlesssloth · 30/04/2026 09:50

…and do you lie about it? I’m late 30s, 4 or 5 relationships, most 1-2 years, been married now for 6 years. I’ve slept with around 50 people (I know cos I made a list once!) Only 1 or 2 were ‘true’ one night stands. I know that’s a lot but I refuse to be ashamed of it, I had a lot of fun in my youth. When I was dating before my husband I never admitted it to anyone I was dating. I’d always say less than 10. So how many people have you slept with and do you freely admit it or do you reduce the number a lot if asked by people you’re dating or were dating before if you’re in a relationship? And how do you feel about the number?

Seriously, no clue under 500

ChamonixMountainBum · 30/04/2026 13:44

coulditbeme2323 · 30/04/2026 10:08

Intrigued I suppose, I can't imagine many men being okay with it to be honest.

Some insecure sexist blokes might have an issue with it and if they do its a nice early warning red flag to get out of there. My only concern would be if the person used protection and if they were in a relationship while having sex with others.

Additup · 30/04/2026 13:43

LeonardoDadVinci · 30/04/2026 13:37

Christians aren't neccesarily that committed

He was. He was also about 4 years younger than me so maybe he was just scared of my confident 25 year old self 😂

eggsandsourdough · 30/04/2026 13:43

2, one being my husband.

Sometimes i regret not having more "fun" but ive realised i had to really trust someone before i slept with them.

The other person was when me and my hudband ( then bf) was on a break and it was to make him jealous ( dont judge i was only 18) and i regret it because it was beyond shite and honestly weird.

Tinytimmy123 · 30/04/2026 13:41

Im 60 now and single. Wouldn't lie if asked . Had 3.5 😆...the .5 was a failed attempt at a one night stand after a break up...I had drunk too much and was braver at the beginning than when it came to do the deed. Thank god the guy was really lovely about it ! He even paid for my taxi home !! 😂

Crinkle77 · 30/04/2026 13:41

TBH I don't know. I used to keep a list but stopped counting after about 15 / 20 ish but I reckon about 40. I have no regrets. I had a great time when I was younger. I don't think any ex boyfriends have ever asked how many people I've slept with but I wouldn't lie. If they had an issue with my past then they can do one.

Namechangedforthisoneyep · 30/04/2026 13:40

blubberball · 30/04/2026 13:37

When you say hoes, do you mean women?

No men 😂 sorry was quoting a Ludacris song from my hey day. Probably not very PC, just jesting.

ERthree · 30/04/2026 13:40

3, ex husband, guy i was in a relationship with for 18 months and the third is my husband. Living on a military base i could have had ONS on tap but that's not for me.

CustardySergeant · 30/04/2026 13:40

2

GreenCaterpillarOnALeaf · 30/04/2026 13:39

Namechangedforthisoneyep · 30/04/2026 13:35

I think I even put it into sections, I’m organised like that.

I have a very very type A friend who when we were at uni had a spreadsheet. Didn’t believe her at first and then she pulled the thing up. I did ask her if she filled it in straight after sex but thankfully she waited till they left.

JHound · 30/04/2026 13:38

coulditbeme2323 · 30/04/2026 10:45

There is so much naivety on here.

You can all be as liberal and progressive as you like, but there is no husband out there who is happy with the mother of their children been shagged by 100 men.

They are either lying to you or a cuck.

There are no non-misogynist men who call men “cucks” for not caring about their wife’s sexual history.

And why would anybody care about a misogynist’s view on anything?

Scarlettpixie · 30/04/2026 13:38

11 including my ExH and no new ones since we married in my late 20s. I am 53. We have been split 8 years and I haven't had sex since. I connect with a few of mine on Facebook and occasionally in person and would happily have a pint and a catch up with around half of them. The other half not so much!

I am not sure I would be willing to have that conversation if I do meet someone now. What does it matter. Often how many just comes down to how quickly you met people who you then went on to have a long term relationship with. Had I not met my husband who knows how many frogs I might have kissed before finding (who I though was my) Mr Right!

blubberball · 30/04/2026 13:37

Namechangedforthisoneyep · 30/04/2026 13:36

I had hoes in different area codes so the list helped me remember them.

When you say hoes, do you mean women?

LeonardoDadVinci · 30/04/2026 13:37

Additup · 30/04/2026 12:36

I've been married for 1000 years but my husband was my 8th sexual partner.

It would have been 9, but the object of my affection was a committed Christian and I couldn't persuade him from the righteous path 😉

Christians aren't neccesarily that committed

Namechangedforthisoneyep · 30/04/2026 13:36

I had hoes in different area codes so the list helped me remember them.

blubberball · 30/04/2026 13:36

Namechangedforthisoneyep · 30/04/2026 13:35

I think I even put it into sections, I’m organised like that.

With a point system I hope

Diggersandunicorns · 30/04/2026 13:36

Quite a few, I haven’t kept count, only one for the last 15 years.

Wish it was more though. Wish I’d had more confidence in my youth and hadn’t worried what people would think! So much fun to be had. So little time!

Namechangedforthisoneyep · 30/04/2026 13:35

Namechangedforthisoneyep · 30/04/2026 13:34

I used to write a list every now and again when I was in my peak shagging phase. It was amusing and reminiscent.

I think I even put it into sections, I’m organised like that.

Itsanewlife · 30/04/2026 13:35

3, all long-term relationships. I am a serial monogamist!I did lie by omission to the second about sleeping with the first - what can I say, I was young and silly! Given the second was a man I was with for 25 years and it was deeply unsatisfying at many levels, including sexually, I do regret not having played the field more in my 20s and 30s! I am now happily in a relationship.

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 30/04/2026 13:35

blubberball · 30/04/2026 13:32

To be fair, it would be pretty weird to keep a list.

"What's your body count?"
*Pulls out list from pocket

this thread admittedly inspired me to write one 😅

Namechangedforthisoneyep · 30/04/2026 13:34

blubberball · 30/04/2026 13:32

To be fair, it would be pretty weird to keep a list.

"What's your body count?"
*Pulls out list from pocket

I used to write a list every now and again when I was in my peak shagging phase. It was amusing and reminiscent.

Nanda66 · 30/04/2026 13:33

Ive never lied but I’ve never discussed it with anyone! I’m late 50s. Just counted and it’s 18.

blubberball · 30/04/2026 13:32

To be fair, it would be pretty weird to keep a list.

"What's your body count?"
*Pulls out list from pocket

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