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<title>Slog - Comments on Book Slut Vs. &quot;Real&quot; Slut</title>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut</link>
<description>Over at Bookslut, editor Jessa Crispin counters Kerry Cohen&apos;s definition of the word &apos;slut,&apos; as described in Cohen&apos;s memoir Loose Girl: A Memoir of Promiscuity. Crispin says that &quot;Having slept with 40 men by the time you&apos;re in your late 30s does not make you a slut,&quot; and, further, she provides an actual mathematical formula to determine sluttiness: # of Total Men &gt; Your Age x 1.5 It&apos;s unclear, based on Crispin&apos;s use of the word &quot;Men,&quot; whether this would also apply to hetero men, too....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:10:01 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Fnarf</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>So, 21 men by the age of 14 is cool?</p>]]></description>
<author>Fnarf</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057680</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057680</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:12:54 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Bill</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>This leads to some interesting math.  If sluthood requires sleeping with more men than you age times 1.5, then a sixteen year old girl is a slut only if she's slept with 24+ men, which seems like a lot to ask of most high-schoolers.  But a 20 year old woman is a slut if she's slept with 30+ men.  So in those four years between 16 and 20, including the vital first two years of college, she can cut back to 1.5 men per year and maintain slut status.  Then, a thirty year old woman would only have to have slept with 45+ men, and in that decade also fuck only 1.5 men per year.  This math seems skewed somehow.</p>]]></description>
<author>Bill</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057682</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057682</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:15:40 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by nathaniel</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>My opinion is using strictly numbers to defines slutiness is useless. For example when I was in college I considered the girl who slept with 2 sets of roommates (and as far as I know no one else) more of a slut then someone who slept with 10 guys.</p>]]></description>
<author>nathaniel</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057692</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057692</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:27:08 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by OR Matt</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Something like the "answer my friend is blowing in the wind" is coming to my mind.</p>]]></description>
<author>OR Matt</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057702</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057702</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:34:14 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by elenchos</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>The Bible says the maximum is 1.</p>

<p>If you don't believe the Bible, then think for yourself.</p>]]></description>
<author>elenchos</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057703</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057703</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:34:59 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by OR Matt</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>@5<br />
Uhm, the bible isn't that specific about the number you sleep with.  There are a few loopholes.</p>

<p>Namely "till death do us part"<br />
Otherwise, if you are man, and living in the desert, concubines and multiple wives are allowed (Abraham).<br />
OR you can be King David, and then you can swap wives all you want with a little impunity.</p>]]></description>
<author>OR Matt</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057709</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057709</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:39:25 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by OR Matt</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey wait a minute.  Having multiple wives IS in fact something most people have moral objection to, yet the bible ISN'T specific on the number of wives you get, it's just mostly specific about sex outside of marriage.</p>

<p>As long you are properly married to the woman, you can have as many wives as you want.</p>

<p>Futhermore, MOST people morally object to having multiple wives and if they are Christian, assume the bible has something to say about it.  </p>

<p>What do you know? Morality that arose WITHOUT affirmation from the "good book".</p>]]></description>
<author>OR Matt</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057719</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057719</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:45:53 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by elenchos</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>JESUS says it's 1.  </p>

<p>I'll pray for you...</p>]]></description>
<author>elenchos</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057720</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057720</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:46:43 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Marty</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Can it go the opposite way? I would really love to see a mathematical formula for prudes, thankee very much. </p>]]></description>
<author>Marty</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057721</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057721</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:47:02 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Matt Fuckin&apos; Hickey</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>There is no slut math. Sluttiness isn't about how many people you sleep with, it's who they are and why you're sleeping with them. Do you want attention and think having sex with someone will make you feel better about yourself? Are you trying to prove something to someone? Are you sleeping with people to spite them, yourself, or someone else? Congrats, you're a slutty slut.</p>

<p>
If you just sleep with a ton of people cuz you're horny and it's fun, you're fine. Welcome to Seattle.</p>]]></description>
<author>Matt Fuckin&apos; Hickey</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057724</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057724</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:49:12 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by OR Matt</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>@10 sound a bit a defensive .... </p>]]></description>
<author>OR Matt</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057727</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057727</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:52:37 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Will in Seattle</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Glad to hear I'm not a slut.</p>

<p>Now, if you want to count women ... (does math in head) ... I'm good until I'm a lot older.</p>]]></description>
<author>Will in Seattle</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057731</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057731</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:54:36 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by UNPAID BLOGGER</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Heard another interesting mathematical dating theory this weekend- those you date should fit into an "age range" between ((your age / 2)+7)   and  ((your age - 7) x 2).</p>

<p>Which, at 27, puts my dating range between 21 and 40.</p>]]></description>
<author>UNPAID BLOGGER</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057736</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057736</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:56:22 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by pgreyy</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Holy shit, UNPAID BLOGGER...</p>

<p>According to that formula, my dating range would be 28 1/2 to 72???</p>

<p>If I took advantage of that full range = definition of a slut.  </p>]]></description>
<author>pgreyy</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057766</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057766</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:06:40 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Bellevue Ave</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>greater than 6 per year since you've started having sex. </p>]]></description>
<author>Bellevue Ave</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057772</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057772</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:09:26 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by throwing stones from my glass house</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>If you've ever had sex at the Eagle, you're a slut.</p>]]></description>
<author>throwing stones from my glass house</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057781</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057781</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:13:57 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Vince</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Arbitrary. What about men sluts? I've worked in straight bars and those guys took the cake when it came to sluts! Would it include blow jobs?  </p>]]></description>
<author>Vince</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057807</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057807</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:34:32 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Greg</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I don't think total number is as important as the rate. (30 guys by age 20 is cool, but more is not?) And as #10 says, the reasons are big too.</p>]]></description>
<author>Greg</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057809</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057809</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:36:18 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Will in Seattle</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>@16 - if you've ever not had sex at the Eagle, you're a slut.</p>]]></description>
<author>Will in Seattle</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057813</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057813</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:39:25 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by eclexia</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>One can be king/queen for a day.  One can be slut for a few months.  The total number of partners isn't the issue.  It's the number in a row.</p>

<p>if (cocks sucked in a row > age/2)<br />
   {slut;}</p>

<p>A college student sucking 10 cocks in a row is a slut.  A housewife sucking 10 cocks in a row is just going though an experimental phase.</p>]]></description>
<author>eclexia</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057827</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057827</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:53:30 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by max solomon</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>formula amended:</p>

<p>total # of men > (your age - 17 (the typ. age of consent)) x 1.5 = SLUT.</p>

<p>so, you're 21 and you've fucked 6 guys? not a slut.</p>

<p>you're 41 & you've fucked 37 guys? ?SLUT! you were only allowed 36.</p>]]></description>
<author>max solomon</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057831</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057831</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:55:06 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Sarah</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>This is all well and good, but does anyone know if there is a formula for prudishness?</p>]]></description>
<author>Sarah</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057836</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057836</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:57:02 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by UNPAID BLOGGER</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>"Slut" is an arbitrary term, so it stands to reason the definition of a slut is <b>anyone who has more sex than you.</b></p>]]></description>
<author>UNPAID BLOGGER</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057843</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057843</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:03:18 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Will in Seattle</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>@23 for the win!</p>]]></description>
<author>Will in Seattle</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057849</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057849</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:05:57 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by OR Matt</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I like 23 too!</p>]]></description>
<author>OR Matt</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057857</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057857</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:20:42 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Jimmy Jackhammer</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>If you have sex with someone you met via SLOG comments, both (all?) parties are permanent sluts forever. </p>]]></description>
<author>Jimmy Jackhammer</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057880</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057880</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:54:15 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Will in Seattle</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>No, that means you were attracted to their mind before you were attracted to everything else.</p>

<p>But that might make you a book slut ...</p>]]></description>
<author>Will in Seattle</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057887</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057887</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:05:34 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Nora</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Yay! I'm not a slut (truthfully I always thought I was...)</p>

<p>OTOH, I WAS a slut back when I was about 23, since most of my activity happened between the age of 19 and 23. Now I guess I've just got good memories...</p>

<p>BTW, the sluttiest sluts I ever knew were straight guys who were just plain helpless in the face of an offer. Not that there's anything wrong with that!</p>]]></description>
<author>Nora</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057896</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057896</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:14:56 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Will in Seattle</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>@28 - um, you mean we can say no?</p>

<p>Seriously, it's like that game Fable, where you can go to bed with your wife - has any straight guy playing that game EVER said no?</p>

<p>If you really want us, it's not that hard ... or should I say, it is that hard ... oh, never mind, I'll just be discrete and ponder particle physics and the meaninglessness of homelessness.</p>]]></description>
<author>Will in Seattle</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057921</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057921</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:33:56 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Bellevue Ave</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>wtf is fable old man?</p>]]></description>
<author>Bellevue Ave</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057943</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057943</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:47:53 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Will in xBox not 360 Seattle</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>oh snap!</p>]]></description>
<author>Will in xBox not 360 Seattle</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057979</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1057979</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:12:03 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by CP</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Yep, 23 has nailed it.</p>

<p>And it reminds of an old George Carlin routine:</p>

<p>Anybody who drives faster than you? They're a MANIAC! Anybody who drives slower than you? They're an IDIOT!</p>

<p>So, I guess a prude is anybody who has had fewer partners than you?</p>

<p>"Zero" might be another definition, or hint.</p>]]></description>
<author>CP</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058016</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058016</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:08:31 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by umvue</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Research Grant Proposal:</p>

<p>Collect a group of sluts.  Measure important slut characteristics (e.g. age, number of partners, hair color).  Use half of sample to build slutiness measure model (CART=Classification And Regression Trees is a good candidate method).  Use remaining half of slut sample to validate model.  Submit to important journal.</p>]]></description>
<author>umvue</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058039</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058039</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:37:37 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by umvue</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Amendment to Proposal:</p>

<p>Collect some nonsluts too (if possible).</p>]]></description>
<author>umvue</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058045</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058045</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:42:49 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by violet_dagrinder</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Dayum! I'm not even into double-digits, and I could have surpassed 40 people by now without qualifying for sluthood! I'm actually feeling like kind of a loser now.</p>]]></description>
<author>violet_dagrinder</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058156</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058156</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:04:22 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Jo</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Wow. Whether I use the original formula or the one where you subtract 17 first, I'm way behind. I need to increase my number by double digits to even approach slutiness. It makes me sad (and quite frankly, horny) to have such a small number.</p>]]></description>
<author>Jo</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058172</link>
<guid>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058172</guid>
<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:40:58 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Sara</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I think this 1.5 business is a bit generous.  The mathematical standard I choose to go by is if your age > # of people who you have had sex with, you are a tramp.  Maybe a loveable tramp, but a tramp nonetheless.</p>

<p>There are also situational questions to be answered, so a pure mathematical formula cannot really be effectively used.</p>

<p>For instance:</p>

<p>1)  Can you list all of their names?<br />
2)  Last names, too?<br />
3)  Where did you do it?<br />
4)  How?<br />
5)  Why?</p>]]></description>
<author>Sara</author>
<link>http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/book_slut_vs_real_slut#c1058875</link>
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<category>Books</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:39:24 -0800</pubDate>
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