The double standard on one night stands

It’s no secret there are a lot of double standards when it comes to men and women. Just one example is the double standard on one night stands. When a guy has a one night stand, he boasts about it to his pals and receives an ambush of high-fives. But, if a girl has a one night stand, she’s labeled a slut and often takes the walk of shame. Why is this? Sure, one night stands may not be the healthiest of lifestyle choices, but shouldn’t men and women be viewed equally on the subject? Why do men deserve a trophy and women receive shame from one night stands?

The double standard on one night stands is in large part due to society as society views men as dominant. It’s considered to be perfectly acceptable for men to seek out a woman, but if a woman seeks out a man, she’s considered to be desperate or slutty. Lets face it, guys aren’t the only ones with sexual needs. Why should they be able to enjoy a one night stand, but a women cannot? In this day and age, society needs to understand one night stands are common and they are going to happen. No gender should face the double standard of a one night stand.

Even long after the one night stands have occurred, the double standard stays in place. A man with a lengthy history of sexual partners rarely faces any negative judgment. But, a women with even a handful of past sexual partners is viewed as a whore and being easy. No matter if it’s 5 or 20, a women with a history of sexual partners is going to be judged unfairly and is sure to get the stink eye more than once.

So, what can you do if you have one night stands? Unfortunately, the stigma for women and one night stands isn’t going anywhere. If you enjoy one night stands and do so safely, you’re going to need to be prepared for the negativity you’re going to receive. Don’t believe the insults you get about being a slut, cheap, easy, unladylike and whatever else people will say. And, in the future, if you find a guy you want to settle down with he’ll be ok with your past. If he’s one of the people to be throwing around the insults towards you when he has a similar past, he’s clearly not the guy for you.