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Not remembering how many people I've slept with?

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fifithefoof · 09/10/2018 13:07

Was on the other thread about do you wish you've had less or more partners and wondered whether others can remember exactly how many people they've slept with.

Is it horrific I can't! Not that I've forgotten any as much as I stopped counting! Confused

I'm trying to make a list and think it's at around 30-50!

Is this an unusually high number! I didn't think it was but on the other thread it seems most people are at around 1-5!

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lornar123 · 12/10/2018 14:02

Fifi you keep saying people are telling you how to conduct yourself, I have never done that whereas you have claimed that I'm missing out and that I wouldn't know good sex from bad because I've not had enough partners.

Besides the fact of the matter is that despite how wonderful it is to shag half the city (which I suspect you feel is some comment on your desirability) you none the less don't do it, suggesting that you actually prefer sex in a loving relationship after all ! I mean wtf.

This idea that some magical lovers exist that can blow any woman's socks off because of their vast hands on experience is grim beyond description, as well as being a make fantasy.

LagerthaTheShieldMaiden · 12/10/2018 14:02

A 36 page thread. 'Disgust', 'rank', 'yuck' and 'distaste' are just a few of the words used. I'd class that as worked up.

I find it strange that anyone could care whether a random woman on the internet has seen more pricks than a secondhand dart board, or not. Very strange.

Stonebake · 12/10/2018 14:03

This idea that some magical lovers exist that can blow any woman's socks off because of their vast hands on experience is grim beyond description, as well as being a make fantasy.

Completely agree.

Stonebake · 12/10/2018 14:04

Ok maybe not “grim”... but yes, a male fantasy imo.

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fifithefoof · 12/10/2018 14:05

Are you calling me a liar @lornar123 ?

You've been hands down the most rude and judgemental poster on this thread. Most of people's angry and upset comments have been aimed at you.

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MicroManaged · 12/10/2018 14:06

having to put people down and insult them indicates you could be insecure and jealous

Completely agree op. Which is what you’ve been doing more so than plenty of others.

seeyouhen · 12/10/2018 14:07

“you must be pretty thick”

The person who said that^ was someone who was part of the distaste and disgust mindset actually.

“well you’re the one who’s single” - This was said to a person who repeatedly and repeatedly insinuated that we and our partners couldn't possible have healthy relationships and our men would probably cheat because they'd/ we'd had sex with a number of people
which she thought was 'too many'. She is single, that's fact. Are you suggesting we say nothing? Keep our mouths shut?

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fifithefoof · 12/10/2018 14:08

And I can absolutely attest to there being " magical lovers exist that can blow any woman's socks off because of their vast hands on experience is grim beyond description, as well as being a make fantasy."

How is that a male fantasy?

I can assure you it was anything but grim, it's something I'll probably think about on my death bed. It was fucking fantastic. If you really find the thought of someone having amazing sex 'grim' I'd think about popping off for some kind of therapy. Grin

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FruitofAutumn · 12/10/2018 14:08

if you ask a question you won't always hear the answers you want.

This x 1000

seeyouhen · 12/10/2018 14:09

I've never called anyone 'thick'. Has anybody else?

It was the poster yesterday, who claimed to get paid lots of money because she's in a job that uses lots of big words, or other such nonsense, who called us thick.

Lydiaatthebarre · 12/10/2018 14:09

"Completely agree op. Which is what you’ve been doing more so than plenty of others."

Yes, this.

This really is one of those threads that goes:

OP: AIBU
Some Posters: Yes, you are.
OP: How dare you judge me, you horrible people.

I mean, why start the thread in the first place.

seeyouhen · 12/10/2018 14:10

“you’re a legend”

One person said that.

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fifithefoof · 12/10/2018 14:11

For the 50027th time. I've engaged nicely with the majority of posters who disagree. I've not engaged nicely with those who've thrown unpleasant names around.

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Lydiaatthebarre · 12/10/2018 14:12

"It was the poster yesterday, who claimed to get paid lots of money because she's in a job that uses lots of big words, or other such nonsense, who called us thick."

I've just looked back on that exchange, and can't see that. Which post was it?

Stonebake · 12/10/2018 14:15

I can’t really comment on your sexual experiences, but I do think there is male fantasy that one man alone can totally change a woman’s life with his amazing penis. You say that happened for you. Good stuff. I can’t comment.

Sex is different for different couples and for me it’s do to with chemistry and an emotional connection, (which I know a lot of people achieve with higher numbers of partners btw - I’ve had emotional connections to people on nights out without ever even kissing them, so I know it’s possible to share a connection without being in a relationship, as I said way at the start). So the number of previous partners really doesn’t come into it for me and for it to be suggested that I couldn’t possibly know what I was talking about when it comes to what I like happening to my body, because I haven’t had enough partners to be in the club? Well, personally I think that’s decidedly unfeminist.

seeyouhen · 12/10/2018 14:17

This is a depressing and sordid thread

I hope when my daughter wants to express her freedom as a woman she does so being a woman with depth and self respect, not by boasting on a website about how many notches she has on her bedpost

Some of you sound like the kind of thick, shallow men we used to despise.with

No need to use small words. I have a degree in English Lit. and am paid rather a lot of money for my skill words

2 quotes from the same person. Lovely eh?

lornar123 · 12/10/2018 14:18

How am I calling you a liar ?

Maybe you ought to tell your husband Fifi, see what he makes of the idea your dying thoughts are about some lothario from your past. You sound lovely.

And for the record I never said anything of the sort as you well know, I simply explained the reasoning behind my own approach. You took that to be a personal insult, and then tried to paint me as a loser who couldn't keep a man due to my uptight nature.

Stonebake · 12/10/2018 14:18

Anyway, I’m going out now, so probably won’t be back on the thread.

I think I’ll have to leave it by saying I don’t agree with the views of lots of the posters on here and I wouldn’t expect to; we’re all different. But I really think the defensiveness and ugly spats have gone both ways.

seeyouhen · 12/10/2018 14:19

Sex is different for different couples and for me it’s do to with chemistry and an emotional connection

Yeah we know...we have partners who we have chemistry and emotional connections with too.

lornar123 · 12/10/2018 14:20

"I'm the Wizard of love and I've got the magic wand" lol

seeyouhen · 12/10/2018 14:21

@Lydiaatthebarre

Did you see my post with the post you were looking for?

Stonebake · 12/10/2018 14:21

You took that to be a personal insult, and then tried to paint me as a loser who couldn't keep a man due to my uptight nature.

Oh yes and this^^ from the op was the naatiest thing I saw on this thread btw.

Earlywalker · 12/10/2018 14:21

This idea that some magical lovers exist that can blow any woman's socks off because of their vast hands on experience is grim beyond description, as well as being a make fantasy

I missed this, but why is wanting amazing sex ‘grim’ I’ve certainly had a few I can pick out as ‘blowing my socks off’ and reminisce fondly, I do feel a bit sorry for people that have never had great sex. I assume you mean ‘male fantasy’ in which case, that’s quite sexist. Women are allowed fantasy’s too, we don’t just have to sit back and not enjoy experiances that give us pleasure.

I’m yet to meet a food critic that doesn’t have fond memories of the best food they’ve tasted.

I’m not really offended by the ‘disgust’ though, I have no regrets and after years of having different lovers I now know exactly how my body works and what I enjoy and don’t enjoy and I’m happy to express that now with my DP which I think has contributed to our great relationship (not saying that any of you don’t have a great relationship without past experiances - just my personal experience)

I wouldn’t say there’s anything wrong with being premiscious either so I don’t know why it’s being said as a negative, I’ve been around the block but that was my choice. I was young, carefree and loved life without giving a crap what anyone thought of me. I didn’t hurt anyone in the process. I can now spend my Saturday evenings at home with my kids and a hot chocolate to drink feeling 100% satisfied that I’ve had many years of living a fun life with no regrets or resentment.

Wadewilson · 12/10/2018 14:27

I only have 5, I've been mainly in ltr and not spent much time single
I couldn't care less how many people someone has slept with though

Stonebake · 12/10/2018 14:28

Yeah we know...we have partners who we have chemistry and emotional connections with too

I didn’t say you didn’t. Just to clarify.

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