If we reframe the question and ask whether it is acceptable for a man in a committed relationship to seek visual pleasure from women other than his partner, many would immediately (and rightfully) say no. The situation is not fundamentally different when applied to women. At its core, it’s still about seeking sexual or flirtatious pleasure outside the relationship.

Below is a common counterargument and its rebuttal.

When a man takes pleasure in looking at other women, he is focusing on specific individuals. In contrast, a woman who wears revealing clothing in public does not even know who will see her when she steps out.

Rebuttal: This argument holds if the man is focused on one or a few specific women. But what if he visits a sexually charged setting—like a beach—just to enjoy strangers' appearances, without knowing in advance whom he will encounter?