Emotional promiscuity has been addressed in both the

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as well as in

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Popular Press

In the popular press, there was a book published in 2007 entitled, ''Avoid the Heartbreak of Emotional Promiscuity,'' written by Brienne Murk. In her book, Murk argues that (a) guarding one's heart is required for staying pure, (b) emotions cannot be trusted, and (c) that young people must set physical and emotional boundaries. Murk also attempts to discourage young people from having premarital sex and engaging in activities she deems impure. The book is written from a Christian perspective, and its assertions based on the author's religious interpretations.

Scientific Literature

In scientific literature, Jones (2011) examined the concept of ''Emotional Promiscuity'' as a

personality Personality is the characteristic sets of behaviors, cognitions, and emotional patterns that are formed from biological and environmental factors, and which change over time. While there is no generally agreed-upon definition of personality, m ...

/ individual difference construct Jones defines emotional promiscuity as the predisposition to fall in love easily, fast, and often. Such individuals tend to love the feeling of

falling in love Falling in love is the development of strong feelings of attachment and love, usually towards another person. The term is metaphorical, emphasizing that the process, like the physical act of falling, is sudden, uncontrollable and leaves the ...

, and want to be with many romantic partners. Emotional promiscuity can be assessed through

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using the Emotional Promiscuity Scale (or EP Scale; and is distinct from both

sexual promiscuity Promiscuity is the practice of engaging in sexual activity frequently with different partners or being indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners. The term can carry a moral judgment. A common example of behavior viewed as promiscuous by ma ...

and anxious attachment In addition, emotional promiscuity poses a health risk when combined with sexual promiscuity. In particular individuals who fall in love frequently and easily, and who are also comfortable with

casual sex Casual sex is sexual activity that takes place outside a romantic relationship and implies an absence of commitment, emotional attachment, or familiarity between sexual partners. Examples are sexual activity while casually dating, one-night ...

, have many unprotected sexual partners. The authors argue this finding results from premature

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which eventuates into the faulty perception that protection is unnecessary.

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