Potjeh wrote:What is better, though? You can't be your only point of reference, that way madness lies. Other people are like a mirror, and if they want to do you then it's safeish to assume your reflection is pretty.
Yes, it is flattering when people find you attractive and when they want to 'do' you, but it doesn't mean you have to force their hand or let them, it's much more flattering when people love you, want the best for you and treat you with respect - and still want to 'do' you.

Painhertz is right, it's the end result of that route that is the problem.
Women tie emotions in with intimacy on a stronger scale than men do, the majority of young women aren't just looking for sexual relief, they want the whole package, boyfriend, love, wedding, babies. With all the raging hormones and insecurities, young women can often be mislead and persuaded to flaunt their sexuality and have sex for a smile as a way of achieving that goal.
What they are not taught is the reality of what will happen when they do. If a woman projects herself first and foremost as a sexual object then that is how men (and others) will treat her. They won't have any real desire for her as a person, they won't want to love and respect her, she can look forward to a life full of empty flatteries, failed relationships, lowering self esteem, std's and if she's not careful, single parenthood.
Very few men want to settle down and raise a family with a woman who acts/is percieved in that way, but they would have no problems with having sex with her.
It's a trust and respect issue.
This ultimately leaves the woman feeling worthless and surprisingly, undesired, which then turns into a vicious circle of her using her sex to gain attention and the use of her sex being the reason she will end up being rejected.
I wouldn't encourage that life for anyone.