The Unplugged Alpha TUA 173 Regret Study Woman
Jul 28, 2025
The podcast dives deep into gender differences in sexual regret. Women often regret short-term relationships, while men lament missed opportunities. Surprisingly, despite feeling regret, women tend not to alter their behaviors. The discussion also uncovers the cycle of regret influencing women's partner choices and questions modern relationship dynamics. Additional topics include reflections on a recent trip to France, highlighting government scrutiny, and the importance of community engagement. The mix of insights from relationships to personal experiences keeps the conversation engaging.
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Women Show Regret But Don't Change
- Women express more regret after casual sex but do not change their behavior.
- Regret does not lead women to seek better partners or fewer one-night stands.
Regret Fails as Behavior Modifier
- Women increased casual sex frequency over time while feeling less regret.
- Regret fails as an adaptive mechanism for better future sexual decisions.
Regret Signals No Behavior Change
- Women who regret sexual choices are likely to repeat the behavior.
- Regret offers no assurance of reformed behavior or better partner choices.
