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Sex and Weight

Posted Aug 24 2008 3:36pm
Yesterday, I was interviewed by an online magazine on the topic of overweight* women and dating. Specifically, the interviewer asked questions about why thinness is glorified in women, how overweight women struggle in general and particularly with regard to dating. She wondered if overweight women might miss out on sexual opportunities and how these women might become more comfortable with sex. And then a bomb dropped: "What do you think about the idea that overweight women are easy?" (as in sexually promiscuous. . . as in, in order to compensate for their weight)



Is this true? And, even if it's a stereotype, since most stereotypes are based on a glimmer of truth, why do you think this is?



*her word, not mine
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