August 2006 PMID 17599248

No strings attached: the nature of casual sex in college students.

Deborah P Welsh, Catherine M Grello, Melinda S Harper

Mentions

45
Peak: 2 in Oct 2022
across 3 sources since Mar 2021

Extended reach

142,683
potential audience

Total likes

4,790

Video views

139,541

Mentions per month

Mar 2021 – Dec 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News33 articles
  • X / Twitter9 posts
  • YouTube3 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a mix of support and critique, with comments like 'she's kinda right' about depression correlating with casual sex for women, and others questioning the societal impacts, such as references to 'single moms are rampant' and debates on gender differences. The tone varies from conversational to critical, emphasizing the article's provocative nature and its relevance to social issues, which drives active engagement and highlights its potential influence in ongoing debates.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the article's findings, especially regarding the different effects of casual sex on men and women, with some posts explicitly supporting or confirming the study's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high curiosity about the topic, with users referencing biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors, indicating they find the subject engaging and relevant.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many users engage deeply by citing studies, offering personal observations, or debating complexities like gender differences and societal impacts.

ImpactModerate impact

The controversy and discussion around mental health, social consequences, and biological explanations suggest the publication prompts meaningful conversations with potential societal implications.

Abstract in brief

  • Casual sex among college students is common and often linked to early sexual experiences, substance use, and occurring mainly with friends rather than strangers.
  • Males engaging in casual sex tend to report fewer depressive symptoms, while females with casual sex histories show more depressive symptoms.
  • The study explores how behaviors and expectations around casual sex relate to relationship style, infidelity, and mental health, considering both evolutionary and sociocultural perspectives.]

Top posts

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MilkytheRock!!
@milkrapist · X

@fresheggs47 @skeptic_witch @helen_mrow @gqomprincess https://t.co/ylDZntM2NR https://t.co/tDZCY5LDav Educate yourself, fool Don't come in calling anyone names when you don't know shit about the topic at hand

Dec 25, 2024 · 6 likes · 891 followers View post →
Lenny
@LennyHennry14 · X

@MargsMT Casual sex is associated with less depression for men and more depression for women. Also, women lose the ability to bond the more sexual partners they have. Explains why single moms are rampant these days !! https://t.co/yWUMv45ODF

Mar 25, 2021 · 1 like · 59 followers View post →
MilkytheRock!!
@milkrapist · X

@skeptic_witch @helen_mrow @gqomprincess https://t.co/ylDZntM2NR

Dec 25, 2024 · 891 followers View post →
Dravidianpilled
@swarth_vader · X

@The_Feminist_TM Women literally report more feelings of depression and are more likely to divorce if they are promiscuous

Mar 27, 2024 · 670 followers View post →
brad
@summer_of_bliss · X

@renownedoutlaw she's kinda right casual sex is correlated with depression symptoms especially among women https://t.co/7yMoqznNoT

Sep 12, 2021 · 281 followers View post →
PlusUltra44
@PUltra44 · X

@flxbkm @temberaubend Erstmal Jein, es ist für beide nicht gut, für Frauen sind die Folgen aber verheerender. So habe ich es auch beschrieben und es ergibt, wenn wir die Hypergamie/Polygamie https://t.co/pMSJE3scso

Sep 19, 2023 · 155 followers View post →

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MilkytheRock!!
@milkrapist · X

@skeptic_witch @helen_mrow @gqomprincess https://t.co/ylDZntM2NR

Dec 25, 2024 · 891 followers View post →
MilkytheRock!!
@milkrapist · X

@fresheggs47 @skeptic_witch @helen_mrow @gqomprincess https://t.co/ylDZntM2NR https://t.co/tDZCY5LDav Educate yourself, fool Don't come in calling anyone names when you don't know shit about the topic at hand

Dec 25, 2024 · 6 likes · 891 followers View post →
Dravidianpilled
@swarth_vader · X

@The_Feminist_TM Women literally report more feelings of depression and are more likely to divorce if they are promiscuous

Mar 27, 2024 · 670 followers View post →
PlusUltra44
@PUltra44 · X

@flxbkm @temberaubend Erstmal Jein, es ist für beide nicht gut, für Frauen sind die Folgen aber verheerender. So habe ich es auch beschrieben und es ergibt, wenn wir die Hypergamie/Polygamie https://t.co/pMSJE3scso

Sep 19, 2023 · 155 followers View post →
Desynchronisation
@NikSixxx · X

@OstHelka @legen_eth https://t.co/SbeBZMC3nX

Aug 15, 2023 · 76 followers View post →
Eyk
@eykwil · X

@Shurjoka @MaceZayuri 3. Promiskuitive Frauen sind häufiger depressiv: https://t.co/StID0Uexwu Aber ich weiß: Es kann nicht sein, was nicht sein darf.

Oct 22, 2022 · 87 followers View post →
ArdenWeald
@ArdenWeald · X

@Smekalka__ @PatrickPat99 @LeCredl Les hommes sont programmés biologiquement pour être polygames. https://t.co/yuG6zEVovF https://t.co/jV7ZdwtxBj

Oct 3, 2022 · 33 followers View post →
brad
@summer_of_bliss · X

@renownedoutlaw she's kinda right casual sex is correlated with depression symptoms especially among women https://t.co/7yMoqznNoT

Sep 12, 2021 · 281 followers View post →
Lenny
@LennyHennry14 · X

@MargsMT Casual sex is associated with less depression for men and more depression for women. Also, women lose the ability to bond the more sexual partners they have. Explains why single moms are rampant these days !! https://t.co/yWUMv45ODF

Mar 25, 2021 · 1 like · 59 followers View post →