In a recent thought-provoking statement, Erica Nlewedim, famed for her stint on Big Brother Naija, sparked a lively debate on the topic of sexual history and double standards between men and women.
Erica, in a candid post on her X (formerly Twitter) account, questioned the pride some men take in their high body counts and their hypocrisy in shaming women for the same. This urban magazine blog dives into the nuances of her powerful message.
Addressing her substantial following, Erica highlighted the irony of men who boast about their numerous sexual encounters while looking down on women who have similar experiences.
“It’s so funny how men are actually boasting about having a high body count like it’s a thing of pride who will marry you? And you also have the guts to shame women,” she wrote.
The conversation took a more intense turn when a fan commented, suggesting that the sexual histories of men and women are inherently different and should be judged differently. The fan argued that men and women cannot be equated in this regard because of biological differences in reproduction.
“Key and Padlock can never be the same,” the fan noted, adding that a man can impregnate multiple women simultaneously, whereas a woman can only be pregnant with one child at a time.
However, Erica countered this perspective with a thought-provoking response, suggesting that if men were more selective, they wouldn’t face the possibility of fathering numerous children with different women. She replied,
“Isn’t this why y’all shouldn’t be so easy? Just imagine having 12 kids cos 12 girls said hi.”
This exchange has opened up a broader discussion on social media about gender stereotypes and the often unequal ways in which society views the sexual behavior of men and women. Erica’s comments have resonated with many, sparking conversations about the need for a more balanced and less hypocritical view of sexual histories.
