Economy of sex: supply and demand?
If you know anything about economics, you are familiar with supply and demand. It means something of value is desired and in demand. Then supply is how much the market can offer said desired/demand.
It doesn’t sound all that romantic but many consider dating, sex, and marriage as part of the “sexual economy” and apparently sex is a cheap commodity.
I recently read an article that said society puts a price tag on sex. We may or may not realize it, but we participate in it. Interestingly enough, with so many casual hook ups, friends with benefits, it’s complicated type of “situations” – we somehow have a twist on supply and demand in the sex market. Sex is easy to get and individuals aren’t always looking to exchange it for marriage or relationships.
Now, is this a good thing or a bad thing? Does it depend on what you want?
If you don’t like the current climate of the sex market, what do you do?
By Wise Diva, Misadventures in Atlanta Dating Blog
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516 comments Add your comment
Celisea
June 29th, 2011
4:23 pm
Yep…they are.
Exiled!
June 29th, 2011
4:23 pm
So PR
what didn’t u like bout her? puddy was kinda easy…why didn’t u bite?
Sassy Me...there can be only ONE :-)
June 29th, 2011
4:23 pm
Cosign Celisea…
Celisea
June 29th, 2011
4:24 pm
You just answered
Purple Rain
June 29th, 2011
4:25 pm
Exiled, I am not an easy lay. Really I am not. I just wasn’t interested. Just because I am single does not mean I am going to screw everything. Just because it is thrown at me does not mean I have to catch it.
Exiled!
June 29th, 2011
4:25 pm
I didnt get a pic from her tho PR..if she told u that
She was trying to act to u like u had competition and had to act…..fast!
Celisea
June 29th, 2011
4:25 pm
So some of our blog men step out on their wives I see. Let me hush though…no morality from me
cba
June 29th, 2011
4:25 pm
Now it makes sense PR, you have integrity…..
Purple Rain
June 29th, 2011
4:26 pm
lol for some reason some of you all know some things…all I did was give a description. LOL
Sassy Me...there can be only ONE :-)
June 29th, 2011
4:27 pm
So some of our blog men step out on their wives I see
Into the Light
June 29th, 2011
4:28 pm
Sassy, I’m gonna have to have that lemon drop. Maybe then I’ll be able to decode what the french folks are talking about. I am so lost….
Leggs
June 29th, 2011
4:28 pm
@PR ~ dang, why don’t you already say the name. You gave enough clues. Some of us know who you’re talking about. You’re making it very obvious.
Simple Man...Posing with Mardi Gras Mask to hide My Identity
June 29th, 2011
4:28 pm
Why does it seem like there is an awful lot of puddy being passed out around here……
Purple Rain
June 29th, 2011
4:29 pm
Celisea, yep I am not one to judge anyone but myself….but that is just wrong.
Kaiser Swiss-e
June 29th, 2011
4:29 pm
I didn’t think it was possible, but I’m even more confused now than earlier in the day… WTF is going on here?
Purple Rain
June 29th, 2011
4:30 pm
Leggs, that was intentional if you are smart enough to know then you know if not I can’t do nothing for ya. Bad thing is the guys she slept with don’t even know that everyone else knows that they slept with her….and now they play the good guy single role but hey…if that’s your game that’s your game…keep that happy wife at home.
Exiled!
June 29th, 2011
4:30 pm
Simple!!
it’s the economics of puddy day,by the way!
when too available = Ignore it
that’s my read so far from this PR exchange and example
Willie Dynamite
June 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
Which brings us back full circle. Supply and Demand hahaha
cba
June 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
As one of my professor would say, looking for the easy answer/solution doesn’t alway yield the best solution.
Exiled!
June 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
Net WD!
Leggs
June 29th, 2011
4:32 pm
@ITL ~ you’re only lost cuz you weren’t on the blog when it all went down. Don’t fret your pretty litle head over it. It’s a done deal not worthy of dredging up.
Sassy Me...there can be only ONE :-)
June 29th, 2011
4:33 pm
You gave enough clues. Some of us know who you’re talking about.
cosign Leggs…
ITL I’ve got your Lemon Drop on the way…Imma make mine a lil skrong. I need it,chile..
Exiled!
June 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
ITl
u gotta put ur own puddy in circulation to play!
no wonder u lost!
cba
June 29th, 2011
4:35 pm
A couple of months ago, a lady popped in here looking for her huuuuusband. Maybe he had some outside activity.
Celisea
June 29th, 2011
4:36 pm
ITL – Gone on and get yourself a drink.. Just be mindful when emailing and communicating with folks off the blog. Some folks are cool as ever and some as looking for nothing but a quick hookup. Not saying I’m all that (you know who) but I can attest at least 3 or 4 came aknocking and didn’t really want nothing. Shut ‘em down
The Wife
June 29th, 2011
4:36 pm
My husband is still here.
Sassy Me...there can be only ONE :-)
June 29th, 2011
4:38 pm
I Am
June 29th, 2011
4:39 pm
miss the way you make it PRain
Purple Rain
June 29th, 2011
4:39 pm
cba, yep
Celisea
June 29th, 2011
4:39 pm
Just wow…I haven’t had a drink in years. After today I might need to make a trip to the bar.
Leggs
June 29th, 2011
4:39 pm
@PR ~ of course it was intentional…no one puts out that many clues if not on purpose so it can be solved. Here’s your facepalm back to you.
Purple Rain
June 29th, 2011
4:40 pm
Nice try but it was NOT I Am..lol
Celisea
June 29th, 2011
4:42 pm
PR – I can say is about one of the most respectful that I’ve talked to outside the blog…and Dreamy…who is cool as ever by the way:)
Into the Light
June 29th, 2011
4:44 pm
I’ve got your Lemon Drop on the way…Imma make mine a lil skrong. I need it,chile..
Gurl, let me just grab that bottle of Citron out of the freezer and two frosty shot glasses. We don’t need the guys to bartend today – we got this!
cba
June 29th, 2011
4:44 pm
At first I was thinking of maybe two or three possibilites but with more clues, I’m pretty certain now. Afterall, this is the ATL
Purple Rain
June 29th, 2011
4:45 pm
Celisea
June 29th, 2011
4:46 pm
That’s right…keep ‘em retracted.
Leggs
June 29th, 2011
4:47 pm
@PR ~ my quote bag is at the office. Would you be so kind and do the honors? But not now, buddy!
Exiled!
June 29th, 2011
4:49 pm
I think folks who have fakcckd that chic dont even blog no more….but the cheapness of her puddy must be legendary
I’m sure the seniors here know
Purple Rain
June 29th, 2011
4:49 pm
Sure I can do that Leggs. I don’t know how to bold though.
cba
June 29th, 2011
4:49 pm
In the future, I’ll look back on this day and say, I didn’t get ish done, but I LMAO and laughter is good for the heart.
Kaiser Swiss-e
June 29th, 2011
4:52 pm
Purp — Here’s a cheat sheet
Lovely Brown aka whoeveryouwantmetobe
June 29th, 2011
4:53 pm
Wow, just wow……
Y’all have a good evening
Purple Rain
June 29th, 2011
4:54 pm
Since today is about puddy supply and demand
The big difference between sex for money and sex for free is that sex for money usually costs less.
Purple Rain
June 29th, 2011
4:55 pm
Hey I did it
Thanks Swiss!
Celisea
June 29th, 2011
4:55 pm
Okaaay let’s see….
Leggs
June 29th, 2011
4:55 pm
@cba ~ yes sir, laughter is good for the heart. It also reduces wrinkles
All I accomplished was mopping the kitchen floor and one load of laundry.
Celisea
June 29th, 2011
4:55 pm
And from MMEELLOO’s comments that’s why you don’t hand ass out like government cheese.
Celisea
June 29th, 2011
4:57 pm
†
Leggs
June 29th, 2011
4:57 pm
@PR ~ EOD’s shouldn’t be posted before 4:56!!! It’s in the WLB as well in the MLB.