Sex

7 reasons to try one-night stands

7 reasons to try one-night stands

1. You have a friend ready for sexual experiments

Sometimes having an uninhibited friend is already a reason for a wild night, provided that you are both ready for it and are not expecting anything but new sexual impressions.

Zoë Kors
sex consultant and journalist

In sex with a friend, there is not that freedom and play as with a stranger. To make this experience positive, open and honest dialogue is needed with both your friend and yourself.

If you are both sure that intimacy will not harm your relationship, then go ahead. Why hold back?

2. You are tired of routine

Sometimes the familiar life becomes simply boring. A casual connection is a good option to bring in variety.

One-night stand is like a little vacation. It's a good way to get out of your comfort zone and play a little.

Zoë Kors

3. You want to experiment

Sex with a stranger is also a chance to realize your secret sexual fantasies. It is unlikely you will ever meet this person again, so you can boldly turn dreams into reality.

4. You haven't had sex in a long time

In life, there are long periods of abstinence. If you are at such a stage and just want to have fun, why not?

5. You love this kind of sex

Some people like to frequently change partners. Some prefer casual sex and sex without commitments. Are you one of them? Then there is no reason to stop.

Yue Xu
dating consultant and host of the Date/able podcast

If you understand that this is just for one time, you will feel freer. If this type of relationship suits you, then there is no reason to feel uncomfortable.

6. You are obsessed with an ex-partner

Often, sex with an ex is a terrible idea, although in some cases, one night can be beneficial.

Clarissa Silva

Sometimes we allow past relationships to influence our future. A step back can give an understanding that we idealized the past.

7. You just want it

This is your body and your life. Only you decide how to dispose of them. One-night stands can be great or awkward. If you are ready to take the risk, then go ahead. Sometimes it really is worth it.