An unmarried man and woman have frequent sex and engage in activities that most of society would label unconventional, unnatural, and deviant. Their sexual behavior results in the greatest net good for all concerned. A utilitarian would therefore say that their sexual activities are

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Utilitarianism judges the morality of an action based on its outcomes, specifically whether it maximizes happiness or the greatest good for the greatest number. Since the scenario states that their sexual behavior results in the greatest net good for all concerned, a utilitarian would consider their activities permissible, regardless of societal labels.

An Unmarried Man and Woman Have Frequent Sex and Engage