Now...this goes directly to Raven:

If you are so willing, I would love to refer you to a book and a site that may be helpful in guiding you through your crisis of identity.

The first is the classic The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Endless Sexual Possibilities by Catherine Lizst and Dottie Easton. It is one of the most comprehensive studies on those who partake in alternative sexual lifestyles from two women who have the full experiences, the joys, the pain, and the pleasures of living a "slutty" life (and by "slut" they mean the positive definition that I stated in my original post), as well as dealing with the crises and the society which attempts to drag them down so much. Most progressive libraries should have that book available; if not, then a check at www.amazon.com would be worthwhile.

The other is a site I discovered called zenslut.com; it is run by a young woman who has lived through and resolved all of the issues of being a overtly sexual being; and has lived to accept herself through her unique philosophy.

I'm not trying to swing your opinion one way or another; just giving you some food for thought. Use it as you will...or not.

Whatever you do...all the best and Goddess' blessings to you.

Anthony