Demolishing the grey area: how to navigate sex as a powerful man

I’m sick of stupid excuses, let’s write the rules down

Ok, you know this story. Insert famous actor, CEO, politician, or musician. He gets a text from, or bumps into, a young beautiful woman who he feels physically attracted to. He wants to try his luck at a one night stand. I mean, she hasn’t said no yet, right? She’s even agreed to talk. And besides, she’s an adult, even if she is half his age or scraping twenty. What’s a man to do? It’s all so complicated!

No more excuses. Here’s the rules

I can’t believe I’m having to say this, but the answer is ‘context’ and ‘self awareness’. Now, hook-ups happen. One night stands happen. Most women have, at some point, had sex with a guy they’ve just met. Some women might even be very proud to have had sex with such a famous or well known person. But it’s incredibly important to be aware of the power dynamic, the consequences, and the feelings of the other person involved: especially if you are a powerful and famous person. Because they already have a para-social relationship with you that doesn’t…