We've discussed how a friends-with-benefits situation [1] can lead to problems. But if you're single, sometimes you want to be able to enjoy a little nooky with a partner who you actually know, so there are some perks to having a trusted booty call. Of course it's all about finding a balance between physical intimacy and emotional detachment. In the hopes of helping achieve this perfect and elusive equilibrium of the casual hook-up, Daily Bedpost [2] has formulated a list of 25 rules. I picked my favorites below, and threw in a few of my own, too.

• Both parties must be either single or in open relationships.
• Exes you are currently friends with make ideal booty call partners. However, if one party broke the other's heart, pursuing a booty-call arrangement is a no-no (at least for 24 months).
• If you're not having fun, then by definition, it isn't a proper booty call.
• Just because the sex is casual doesn't make it an appropriate topic for casual conversation. Be discreet.
• Don't assume that duration implies relationship progression.

Click here [3] to see the rest of Daily Bedpost's rules, and to check out my additions, just .

• If you feel yourself getting emotionally invested, don't convince yourself that he's feeling the same way. In fact, as soon as you notice those feelings rising without reciprocation, end things.
• Don't use someone who has feelings for you as your casual hook-up. Imagine how you'd feel if someone did that to you.
• Even if you're not sleeping with anyone other than him, get STI tests [4] regularly. (You don't know who else he might be having sex with.)

Source [5]