What Does Sow Your Oats Mean?

The term "sow your oats" is used for a man, to refer who flirts outrageously and indulges in sexual relationship with many women before finally settling for marriage. Sowing oats is a term used for both men and women who strive to get over the sexual tension by satiating their desires with different partners before they are ready to take a marital plunge and dedicate their life to one partner.

There are some views who do not agree with "sowing one's oats."  These views spring from the argument that a colourful life prior to marriage can lead to marital conflicts and problems if such relationships are rekindled or discovered after marriage by the other partner. However most people would still like to relate "sowing one's oats" with 'continued rehearsals' before "the main act (read marriage)."