sow wild oats

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There's a sexist myth that only men want to sow wild oats, but of course, women also have sexual fantasies.

From Salon

A Penitent Reflects on the Wilderness Rob Pruitt — who last week opened a gargantuan solo exhibition inspired by the Amish tradition of Rumspringa, the period during which some teenagers sow wild oats before they reach the age to join the church — is not the first artist you might think of when you think Anabaptist.

From New York Times

His first attempt to sow wild oats was frustrated.

From Time Magazine Archive

A day or two later our fledgling began to sow wild oats.

From Project Gutenberg

What is the best place to sow wild oats?

From Project Gutenberg