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Why Men (Can) Act So Differently After You Sleep With Them

Women aren’t the only ones who get the ick

7 min readApr 22, 2025

Men can be players. Men can be liars. And men can only be out for sex. This is a fact. But a specific scenario can make even good guys look bad, and it’s more common than you think.

It should be noted that labeling anyone a good person or a bad person is subjective; we all have good and bad traits. Based on my experience with them, I’ve encountered plenty of “bad women,” but other men may have a different opinion of them.

Sometimes we’re the hero — sometimes we’re the villain.

I have a personal story that exemplifies this, and I’ve had many discussions with men who’ve had a similar experience — honest men who aren’t just out for sex.

In my 20s, I was a full-time musician and lead singer for a rock band (Laughing Colors) that played 15–20 monthly shows. I loved to party, drink, do drugs, and chase women, but I was not entirely opposed to having a real girlfriend.

There were a lot of conquests in my early 20s, but as I matured, I got tired of the one-night stands and sleeping with the…

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Dave Tieff
Dave Tieff

Written by Dave Tieff

Alcohol-Free singer-songwriter & AI-proof cyber journalist. Here to discuss everything sex, drugs, rock, and culture🤘🍄🎙💋 www.davetieff.com

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