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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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blubberball · 08/05/2026 19:28

Namechangedenimdress · 08/05/2026 19:11

In my experience, some men get off on hearing about previous partners, rather than being jealous.

They want to think about other men instead of focusing on the woman in front of their eyes

DragonsAndDaffs · 08/05/2026 19:34

Only 2.
Ex dh.....married 17 years
Dh..........married 22 years

JohnBoltonFamilyMan · 09/05/2026 02:32

Really? Never thought of that, it’s a bit weird

Beachlover1993 · 31/07/2026 21:32

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?

Sleeping with people is only natural if your happy about it and you get on then its ok.
Im not sure how many people i have slept with but most have been really lovely people where ive just been caught in the moment. Either way ive no regrets, if your phyically attracted then why not.

JaceLancs · 31/07/2026 21:54

Somewhere between 20 and 30, but I’m past 60 so would have to make a list
Quite happy with my life and past decisions - these days im more into friends than relationships

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