It’s funny how the meanings of words change drastically. Did you know that one-night stands used to refer to a one-night-only theatre performance by a group on tour? Today, a one-night stand refers to many things like a WWE event, but the most popular use of the term is to refer to a fleeting sexual relationship that usually lasts a single night.
One-night stands are a thrilling sport for some men and women, but it can also leave others feeling about as appreciated as a used condom. In your life, you will probably encounter some situations that can lead up to a one-night stand, and if you’ve never had one before, now’s a good time to ask if it is worth it or not.
The questions you should ask yourself are, why do I want to go on a one-night stand? And how will I most likely react the morning after?
Men and women go on one-night stands for many reasons. There’s the excitement factor that comes with going to bed with an attractive stranger. A survey by Cosmopolitan magazine shows that one-night stands are more likely to happen to people on vacation, whether or not they’re single. People feel less inhibited in a place where nobody knows them, and they are less hesitant about seizing sexual opportunities–especially when there’s a remote chance that you’ll see your partner again.
Others go on one-night stands to feel good about themselves and validate their sex appeal to others. Whatever the reason is, the core of a one-night stand stays the same: it’s all fun, no-strings-attached sex.
So if one-night stands are supposed to be fun, why do some people feel terrible the morning after? This happens because of unrealistic expectations that person might have out of their one-night stand partner. Women, in particular, fall into this trap. Because not all women find it easy to compartmentalize casual sex and their emotions, they think sex might lead to romance after. While there have been instances where love blossomed out of a casual night of sex, these occurrences are rare.
If you are the type to fall in love easily and to expect too much too soon, you should probably avoid getting into a situation that will lead to a one-night stand. It’s easy to make the mistake of thinking a guy will want to be emotionally responsible for you just because he acts like a perfect gentleman and pleasures you all night. But if you can close off your emotions to enjoy an evening of sex and expect nothing beyond that, then indulge. Just remember to be safe and use protection!