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Survey finds 10 partners before marriage 'normal'
Drudge ^ | 10th December 2001 | Ananova

Posted on 12/09/2001 9:59:41 PM PST by Don Myers

Survey finds 10 partners before marriage 'normal'

The majority of young people think it is normal for a person to have at least 10 sexual partners before marriage.

A survey has also found that three in 10 believe it is acceptable for a girl to lose her virginity before the age of 15.

Research carried out by Brook, the youth sex advisory service, says there is a "cultural change" in young people's attitudes towards sex.

Some 64% of men and 54% of women agreed that it was acceptable for a person to sleep with more than 10 partners before getting married.

But the survey, which questioned people aged 17 to 25, also showed that they wanted more information about sex and contraception.

Men admitted to getting most of their knowledge about contraception from TV and magazines, while women learned the most from magazines and their mothers.

Half of all the young women surveyed said they wished that teachers had supplied them with more information about preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

Brook chief executive Jan Barlow said: "Young people have an increasing number of sexual partners and they are saying that's OK.

"But at the same time they don't have the information and access to services that they need.

"Young people must seek out advice and information in order to make their choices and to understand how to protect themselves both against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases."


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Comment #401 Removed by Moderator

To: Don Myers
Well, it is getting late, and my wife is sitting in the chair watching tv. I guess that I will go over and see what she is doing. She just got home, so I had better pay some attention to her.
402 posted on 12/10/2001 7:01:55 PM PST by Don Myers
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To: Don Myers
Guess that like, 150, was not good?

-Not normal

403 posted on 12/10/2001 7:05:30 PM PST by Professional
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To: innocentbystander
10? he he he
404 posted on 12/10/2001 7:06:09 PM PST by Professional
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To: innocentbystander
Oh baby .. handcuffs ... now there is a way to win a womens heart .. fofl
405 posted on 12/10/2001 7:06:14 PM PST by Mo1
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Comment #406 Removed by Moderator

To: Professional
Some people just stop counting. After the first thousand or so, what is another few hundred.
407 posted on 12/10/2001 7:08:26 PM PST by Don Myers
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To: FreedomFriend
Furthermore, don't you think that maybe, just maybe, an individual who would want a mate who has enough respect for themself so as to not want to sleep around

Yes, there are probably some people like that.

409 posted on 12/10/2001 7:12:02 PM PST by pcl
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To: FreedomFriend
we know what is the absolute truth

Wow. That is really something. Let me bow down before you O Omniscient One.

410 posted on 12/10/2001 7:15:16 PM PST by pcl
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To: Don Myers
Another few hundred? Ya know, my ribs and skull couldn't a handled it. Jealousy does crappy things to people, and my sensitive structure.
411 posted on 12/10/2001 7:15:55 PM PST by Professional
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To: innocentbystander
The gif, it's just not you. I wanna see one of a ragin semi kicking up dust.
412 posted on 12/10/2001 7:17:15 PM PST by Professional
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To: Professional
"Jealousy does crappy things to people, and my sensitive structure."

Yeah, this emotional involvement thing can be debilitating. If people learned not to care for each other and care about what their mates are doing, things could be much simpler.

413 posted on 12/10/2001 7:17:52 PM PST by Don Myers
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To: pcl
"Let me bow down before you O Omniscient One."

I think that a simple curtsey would suffice.

415 posted on 12/10/2001 7:19:17 PM PST by Don Myers
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To: Don Myers
I thought the title was about ten people (not the number of sex partners) out of a survey of however many were normal before marriage. Guess I need better reading glasses and should read the article and threads before I reply. Just making a joke that they may not remain normal after marriage. Ha Ha.

After reading the replies I've got to go with the professor (Economist_MA) as the most normal.

416 posted on 12/10/2001 7:19:38 PM PST by Enough is ENOUGH
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To: innocentbystander
Oh my ... you are just to much .. lol
417 posted on 12/10/2001 7:20:40 PM PST by Mo1
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To: Professional
I think that "innocent" is talking to mol on the sly. You will just need a little patience.
418 posted on 12/10/2001 7:20:44 PM PST by Don Myers
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To: Mo1
Do you and innocent want a room?
419 posted on 12/10/2001 7:21:25 PM PST by Don Myers
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To: innocentbystander
Did you know that while you're working on your sensitive side, the other side shows?
420 posted on 12/10/2001 7:21:40 PM PST by ValerieUSA
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