Hookup Friends: The Pros and The Cons

Having many different casual sex partners seems like a good idea in theory. After all, you’re experimenting with various people from all sorts of unique backgrounds. It can boost the old confidence, and keep you on your toes.

If you’ve just come out of a long-term relationship, sex with many new people is absolutely essential to your recovery. But like most things in life, casual sex comes with it’s own set of positives and negatives to consider:

The Good

Ego Boost: When you have numerous options for sex, then you’re feeling like a million bucks. Others affections make you feel wanted and desirable.

Seeing what’s out there: After an intense relationship, it can be hard to remind yourself that there are plenty of better fish in the sea. But as you come to have sex with more people, you might soon realize that your previous flame was not so glorious after all.

The Bad

Emptiness: In the beginning, random hookups may seem like the cure for all your love life problems. But soon, you might realize that your encounters are empty and lacking in emotional sustenance. Sex is sometimes better when two people are in-love.

STD’s: The more sexual partners you have, the more you are increasing your risk of contracting an STD. Condoms can break, and unprotected oral sex can lead to a variety of different infections including HPV, gonorrhea, and herpes. Trust your judgment and always be safe.