In most cases of women flagrantly using their sexuality as a tool to get something they want or think they want, self-depreciation occurs. Each of the women demonstrate this differently.
Jordan Baker appears unscathed. From the beginning of the novel she has an arrogant way about her and is untouchable. We see throughout the novel the attempt of a relationship with Nick, but she won't really let him in. I think this means Jordan has been hurt. She's in it for fun for the here and now, but she's not about to give her heart.
I think Daisy wants the full package in a relationship, but can't get it. She wanted to have it legitimately, but marriage is tough and it can get rote if romance is not worked at after years and years of togetherness. Gatsby provided that spark for a few weeks, or maybe only days. Now she has had an affair that robbed her of having an unstained marriage from her perspective.
Myrtle Wilson may have legitimately loved her own husband at one point, but I don't think so. She was likely a girl who married late and had few choices because of her appearance or social status. She uses sex, being with Tom, to elevate her to a level of society and worth that she wishes she had. This did take her life ultimately, but more so it took her self-respect.
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