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Have You Ever Had a One-Night Stand?
The infamous one-night stand takes the concept of casual sex to the extreme. There are serious risks to consider when having sex with someone you don't know too well, like STIs and regret, but there can be something exciting and enjoyable about no-strings-attached sex.
Since even a serial monogamist might have had a one-night stand once in her life, I'm curious — have you?
Do Tell: What Are Your Rules For Casual Sex?
I never noticed the similarities between a friends with benefits relationship and a temp job, until I watched this adorable little vid explaining how to have casual sex. It presents a pretty solid set of rules that can be applied to both temp jobs and FWB arrangements, including "don't leave anything there" and "don't expect special treatment on your birthday." Hilarious, but also great advice.
True Confession — I Love Casual Sex!
Weigh in and tell us if you forgive or not forgive this True Confession.
I hate being alone, so I settle for meaningless sex. I love the attention and the closeness I feel, even if it's just pretend, but my number of sexual partners is rising by the weekend!
Dear Poll: Have You Ever Actually Had a One-Night Stand?
One-night stands are tricky territory, especially when considering STIs. There are some who truly do enjoy a casual sex encounter, but for many, keeping sex casual is extremely difficult. I know both men and women who had greater expectations from hookupz than just a one-night stand, which left them feeling disappointed and dissatisfied.
You Asked: My Friend With Benefits Doesn't Make an Effort
Dear Sugar,
I had a horrible breakup not too long ago, and so I'm not currently dating right now. I'm OK with being single, but the one thing that I am not a fan of is the lack of sex. I started up a sex-buddy relationship with an ex of mine that I'm still really good friends with because we're both unattached, but I never see him!
The Truth About One-Night Stands
Whether you're into one-night stands or not, a recent study shows that men and women engage in them with completely different intentions. Guys are interested in just one thing, the sex (what a surprise!), whereas women yearn for the feeling of being desired and needed. Of course, guys end up getting what they crave, but most women just end up feeling used and emotionally crushed.
Women Aren't Into Casual Sex?
Many men have an ability to be spontaneous when it comes to sex. They're free of their emotions and can have one-night stands without even so much as batting an eye. Ever since the sexual revolution of the sixties, women have tried to do the same, but according to an article in Science Daily, new research published by the journal Human Nature indicates that women's negative emotions get in the way of a satisfying casual-sex encounter.
Dear Poll: How Many Times Did You Have Unprotected Sex in 2007?
If you're an avid DearSugar reader, you should be well educated about STIs and pregnancy by now. We all know that the only way to stay protected against disease is to get tested with your partner or to use a condom, especially if you're having casual sex. With that said, let's be honest, it's easy to let the awkward safe-sex talk slide by the wayside when you're caught up in the moment.
Dear Poll: If Your One Night Stand Got You Pregnant...
In a previous poll, 41 percent of you said you were all for casual sex, but only 11 percent admitted to having a one night stand. Regardless of the kind of sexual partners you've had, sometimes we aren't as safe as we should be, leaving some chance for unexpected pregnancy.
So what would you do if you found out you were pregnant by a man you had no intention of pursuing a relationship with or ever seeing again?
Dear Poll: Do You Believe in Casual Sex?
Everyone views sex differently - some save themselves for marriage, some have sex at a very young age, and others consider it just what happens after a dinner date. We are all entitled to our own opinions, so I wanted to ask you how you feel about casual sex. Assuming both parties are practicing safe sex, what I want to know is...
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