A recent study published in the U.S. journal Sexuality Research and Social Policy found that one-third of women who meet someone online have sex on the first date, and that 75% of the time a condom is not used. But that’s not all, 27% of the 584 women surveyed admitted to performing oral sex on the first date!

To be fair, although the study makes no mention of male habits in this capacity, I’m sure the numbers are likely to be very similar or even worse.

I must say that after a little pondering I’m not all that surprised. Typically the ones who are active online daters (both men and women) either have trouble meeting people face-to-face or haven’t had any luck using conventional methods and want to try something new and different. In either circumstance, a lot of sexual frustration is acquired over time so when the moment comes that he or she actually meets a prospective mate, the potential for intercourse is monumental.

That being said, people — women especially — need to have greater self-respect and make their partner earn their respect, affection, and ultimately, body.