Casual sex

Casual Sex

Casual sex (/ˈkæʒuəl sɛks/) refers to sexual activity that takes place outside of a committed romantic relationship. It includes a wide range of activities such as one-night stands, friends with benefits, and hooking up.

Etymology

The term "casual sex" originates from the English words "casual" (/ˈkæʒuəl/), meaning "happening by chance, without regularity," and "sex" (/sɛks/), referring to the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women. The combination of these words is used to describe sexual activities that occur not as part of a long-term romantic relationship, but rather independently, casually or at random.

Types of Casual Sex

There are several types of casual sex, including:

• One-night stand: A one-night stand is a single sexual encounter between individuals, where at least one of the parties has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

• Friends with benefits: This refers to friends who have a sexual relationship without being emotionally involved. Typically, they remain friends after the sexual relationship ends.

• Hookup culture: Hookup culture is a cultural phenomenon that accepts and encourages casual sex encounters, including one-night stands and other related activity, without necessarily including emotional bonding or long-term commitment.

Related Terms

• Sexual intercourse
• Sexual partner
• Sexual relationship
• Sexual activity
• Romantic relationship

See Also

• Sexual behavior
• Human sexual activity
• Human sexuality

References

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