Well stated . Slut was originally meant to critisize women who were sexually free . Over time the definition of words change . It is now used to denigrate a woman who refuses to have sex with a man .

Clever answers to children's questions #477:

"Dad ... what's a rack?"

"It's a country!"

That is an interesting take on why folks use the word. I agree. Wonder if the same applies to "horn dog" or other terms used for males who seek sexual encounters indiscriminately.

My dad never used the term slut, as I believe he highly regarded those who share their sexuality without boundaries. He did however use the word "prude" for me and other family members and co-workers who rejected his advances.

Funny thing, those he disdainfully called prude seemed to me to describe a lady or gentleman. Gentleman isn't a term that comes to mind in describing my dad.

There was an early issue with Amazon and the city when Amazon helped install a light rail line. It was to be called the South Lake Union Trolly. Amazing how people can be so fixed on something and not see the obvious. That name did not go but now one can buy a T-shirt

Your dad may not have been perfect, but that is a true pearl of wisdom.

Good job he did do the usual thing and say ask you mum, he would have been in the dog house for weeks.