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"We find little evidence that having non-marital sexual relationships with multiple partners signals a disruption [...in] marriage, or signals the future disinclination of singles to marry eventually" (1)
Wanting sexual freedom outside marriage is in no way similar to infidelity within existing relationships.
Men are substantially more likely to cheat than women. (2)
This would only be affected by the initial personal freedom argument if the prior statements were true, which they are not.
Certain individuals may find its restrictions useful to them.
Others may find them stifling.
You are arguing for morals based entirely on the writings of humans who witnessed unprovable events to be applied to all in society regardless of their current faith or beliefs.
If you find the Bible's restrictions to be useful, then that's perfectly fine for you, but don't attempt to say they should apply for everyone, because of your faith.