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How many people have you slept with?

758 replies

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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Twinklewonderkins · 30/04/2026 11:14

Over 100 (wild 90s in my 20s mostly)
yes I tell my partners if they ask
no they don’t care
never bumped into anyone in the street I’ve slept with lol I haven’t lived in the same street all my life…

DeskGnome · 30/04/2026 11:14

coulditbeme2323 · 30/04/2026 11:13

No, but because I dared to suggest there are men out there who would feel uncomfortable with their wife having sex with 100 people I must be the spawn of Andrew Tate and HSTikkytokky.

I don't think it's that.

I think it's the incel vibes you're giving off?

Peonies12 · 30/04/2026 11:14

I actually don't know. Maybe 20-25? My Dh and I have never talked about it, it's the past so why would we.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 30/04/2026 11:14

Over 100. ONS. Only had 3 relationships (If you can call it that as my longest was only 2 months)
Never been married. Never had the desire to be or to be in a committed relationship. Not got a romantic bone in my body.

Batties · 30/04/2026 11:15

coulditbeme2323 · 30/04/2026 11:13

No, but because I dared to suggest there are men out there who would feel uncomfortable with their wife having sex with 100 people I must be the spawn of Andrew Tate and HSTikkytokky.

You certainly sound as if you inhabit that world if you’re using words such as “cuck”.

snowmichael · 30/04/2026 11:15

My number is similar to yours

More than half were between ages 15 and 30

I don't think of the number at all, certainly neither proud of nor ashamed of

I've only been asked by one person, and she was neither impressed nor repulsed by the number

KidsDoBetter · 30/04/2026 11:16

I think 12. I was married for 20 years now with long term partner and am 52. 3 in between divorce and DP.

Didnt lose my virginity until 19 tho.

Sevenwondersofthewoo · 30/04/2026 11:16

coulditbeme2323 · 30/04/2026 11:13

No, but because I dared to suggest there are men out there who would feel uncomfortable with their wife having sex with 100 people I must be the spawn of Andrew Tate and HSTikkytokky.

I personally think you are lying you’re a man judging women

coulditbeme2323 · 30/04/2026 11:16

Sevenwondersofthewoo · 30/04/2026 11:16

I personally think you are lying you’re a man judging women

If that's what you think.

ginasevern · 30/04/2026 11:17

@ForCosyLion "I also don't fancy people very easily, for some reason. All the stars have to line up, it seems."

I'm the same.

Maized · 30/04/2026 11:19

coulditbeme2323 · 30/04/2026 11:13

No, but because I dared to suggest there are men out there who would feel uncomfortable with their wife having sex with 100 people I must be the spawn of Andrew Tate and HSTikkytokky.

We know there are some men and women who don't like it? So as long as those guys get together with each other, and the ones who don't care get together with each other, who cares?

The reason you sound red pilled is because you've made it weird by suggesting women must be lying to their husbands about it, and that ANY man who doean't care about numbers is a cuck.

Thechaseison71 · 30/04/2026 11:19

Twinklewonderkins · 30/04/2026 11:14

Over 100 (wild 90s in my 20s mostly)
yes I tell my partners if they ask
no they don’t care
never bumped into anyone in the street I’ve slept with lol I haven’t lived in the same street all my life…

Lol. I can't avoid people I've previously slept with. Same town, same places socializing. Not an issue though.

Pheebs87 · 30/04/2026 11:20

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?

I personally wouldn't ask my partner or disclose the number as it's totally irrelevant. You're not better than anyone else if you've slept with less people. Safe consensual sex is absolutely fine and not shameful regardless of the number of partners 🫣

Octavia64 · 30/04/2026 11:20

My husband never asked.

i grew up in a time when everyone drank and smoked and had sex with each other in their teens and early twenties. (Well, not everyone but you know what I mean).

the concept of body count had not been invented, and the general response to women having sex was “you go girl”.

the world has changed significantly and frankly while smoking and drinking too much are clearly bad for you people caring about how many times anyone has had sex or who with seems like a step back to the 1950s.

boxtop · 30/04/2026 11:20

About 15 including girls which is not very many at all in my book as I met DH in my late 20s. I could have doubled that easily if the cards had fallen differently. DH has never asked and doesn't seem bothered, I think he can probably guess that it's a pretty average amount. His will be more than mine because he's a lot older but I suspect not as much more as you might think. However, I couldn't give a toss, genuinely. The funny stories come up in conversation as and when. I think unless the answer is 0 or over 1000 I can't see why it's a talking point.

ForCosyLion · 30/04/2026 11:21

coulditbeme2323 · 30/04/2026 11:11

No misogyny, as feel the same the other way.

I wouldn't like to be with a man who had a really high total, because I'd feel that he was all about variety and that me alone could never be enough for him. I'd also wonder if he had commitment issues and would be worried that he treated women like objects, since no one has the time to have formed an emotional bond with that many people. (An emotional bond doesn't have to mean a serious relationship, it can mean just knowing someone on a deeper level than wham bam thank you ma'am. Know them enough to see them as an actual person.) I'd worry that he just wanted to stick his dick into any hole and that he was able to separate that from the person too easily. I think I'm saying that using bodies in that way just seems like he might be cold. Basically, I'd be wary of a rabidly high count basically because it might indicate some dodgy psychology. And it's just really unromantic to have gone around banging like a loose door in the wind.

chaosmaker · 30/04/2026 11:23

Airwaverly · 30/04/2026 10:14

  1. I'm 41. I'd probably lie and say 6 if anyone asked.

Why would you lie instead of saying none of your business?

Batties · 30/04/2026 11:23

ForCosyLion · 30/04/2026 11:21

I wouldn't like to be with a man who had a really high total, because I'd feel that he was all about variety and that me alone could never be enough for him. I'd also wonder if he had commitment issues and would be worried that he treated women like objects, since no one has the time to have formed an emotional bond with that many people. (An emotional bond doesn't have to mean a serious relationship, it can mean just knowing someone on a deeper level than wham bam thank you ma'am. Know them enough to see them as an actual person.) I'd worry that he just wanted to stick his dick into any hole and that he was able to separate that from the person too easily. I think I'm saying that using bodies in that way just seems like he might be cold. Basically, I'd be wary of a rabidly high count basically because it might indicate some dodgy psychology. And it's just really unromantic to have gone around banging like a loose door in the wind.

Not necessarily. For me it was too much drugs and booze in the 90’s. I was just having fun.

nam3c4ang3 · 30/04/2026 11:23

Can’t wait for Bonnie Blue to come and comment on this thread 🤣

Me - high 30’s I would think - could be more. My husband is the same. And before the poster who keeps asking ‘what does your husband think’ - he doesn’t 🤣 he doesn’t care.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 30/04/2026 11:24
Sex And The City Sam GIF by AIDES

Not nearly enough 😒😒😒

I wanna be like her! ^^

Livpool · 30/04/2026 11:24

9 for me and 2 for DH. Don’t think either of us give it a second thought!

Jaggy1 · 30/04/2026 11:25

Somewhere between 70-80, with the majority being between the ages of 16-21. I was reckless and enjoyed myself far too much with drink & occasional party drugs. It was a wild time. At the time I didn’t realise how bad it was and dangerous, if I really went back there’s probably a lot of really sketchy ones! It’s definitely not something I’m proud of but I wouldn’t lie about it, it’s taught me lessons!

And before coulditbeyou can ask, yes my husband knows! His number was one when we met & he’s honestly better than any of the other ones put together, so who cares, everyone’s got a past ☺️

Lina012 · 30/04/2026 11:26

The more sexual partners, the increased risk of hpv. If someone is going to live a promiscuous lifestyle then they need to stand on business and be accountable for anything they catch whether that be herpes, hiv or hpv. Other than that I couldn’t care less who’s slept with who but I don’t understand people who sleep around or who have a high body count then cry when they catch something.

ruethewhirl · 30/04/2026 11:27

12, I'm in my late 50s.

Swallowdoubleandrunamile · 30/04/2026 11:28

Can't remember some, probably 35-40
Not enough, anyway.

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