Hedonist

A person who subscribes to the hedonistic philosophy, which holds that pleasure is the only thing that has value in the universe, is known as a hedonist. A hedonist so seeks to feel as much pleasure as possible and as little pain as possible.

Its name is derived from the Greek word hedone, meaning "pleasure."

Ancient Egyptian and Sumerian societies were home to the first hedonists. The philosophers Fred Feldman and Torbjörn Tännsjö are examples of modern hedonists.

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Hedonism is simply the pursuit of pleasure in all its manifestations, although some people understand it to have a strong sexual focus. Hedonists may enjoy eating, drinking, using drugs, gambling, and other social vices in addition to sex; they frequently engage in these activities excessively. Hedonism that solely pertains to the pursuit of sexual pleasure is known as libertinism.

Since they discover that these unwritten norms frequently prevent them from achieving pleasure, hedonists are critical of the moral standards that are promoted by society, the media, the church, and their friends and family. They typically follow what seems "right" and "pleasurable" to them and have more faith in their internal compass than in outside influences.

That's not to suggest hedonists don't follow the law. The premise behind terms like disciplined hedonism and responsible hedonism is that hedonists should strive to make their lives enjoyable for both themselves and the people around them. Even though casual sexual contact may feel fantastic at the time, the hedonist's pleasure will be affected if it leaves their partner feeling misled and hurt.

Hedonists are likewise accountable for their enjoyment. A hedonist will act proactively rather than waiting for pleasure to find them, such as waiting for a partner to start a sexual encounter. To get as much pleasure as possible, they could not only say that they want sex but also how they want it.