Various sources write New York Times reporter Ali Watkins had multiple "relationships" with sources among Senate security staffers, not just with James Wolfe. Would you characterize this as "sleeping your way to a Pulitzer?"
This example explains a lot of "why women slut-shame" gals who use sex to further their careers. It doesn't excuse slut-shaming exactly, but does explain from whence it arises, why it infuriates those unwilling to trade loveless sex for success.