Why Is It Bad?
What might not seem obvious from these few words is how quickly an opportunity for growth and real human interaction was transformed into objectification. We have someone who is curious and asks “how do I know when my partner is ready?” and instead of being told how to interact with a person, their partner was reduced to a body part. To make things worse, it’s not even accurate.
There are a plethora of reasons a person might be wet that have nothing to do with being ready for sex. The most frequent reason is probably just random wetness, just like people get random* erection. Morning wood? Yeah, there’s morning wetness too. Geometry class got you creating some stiff shapes in your pants? Algebra might have someone feel like they’re swimming instead. Ovulation often causes increases in lubrication for a day or a couple of days in advance. Sorry for the surprise, but the wetness you’re feeling, it might just be discharge or sweat. And sometimes people just get wet as a purely physiological response to physical stimulation, regardless of whether or not it’s desired.
This kind of “advice” discourages genuine and open communication, which is a real loss for everyone involved.
*Note: It’s not actually random. It is your body’s way of maintaining those body parts since they don’t always have a…
