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On AlterNet: casual sex

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "casual sex"

Why One Night Stands Are Good for You

Why One Night Stands Are Good for You

Josey Vogels, My Messy Bedroom. August 28, 2009.
Casual sex isn't for everybody, but there is a lot to be learned about yourself through purely physical-based encounters.

Coitus Interruptus Erroneous: Would You Believe That Pulling Out Actually Works?

Coitus Interruptus Erroneous: Would You Believe That Pulling Out Actually Works?

Andy Wright, AlterNet. June 22, 2009.
Withdrawal is one of the oldest forms of birth control. Yet, our gender biases -- along with some very bad science -- have made it taboo.

The Thrill of the Bar Hook-Up

The Thrill of the Bar Hook-Up

Josey Vogels, My Messy Bedroom. November 13, 2008.
What exactly do people get out of cruising for inebriated strangers in bars?

Are There Any Real Benefits to 'Friends with Benefits'?

Are There Any Real Benefits to 'Friends with Benefits'?

Simcha, The Frisky. September 18, 2008.
Having 'friends with benefits' can be fun. But it can also destroy friendships and stand in the way of real relationships.

Sexual Math: A Small Number of Partners Does Not Add Up to Happiness

Sexual Math: A Small Number of Partners Does Not Add Up to Happiness

Rachel Kramer Bussel, Huffington Post. August 11, 2008.
Yet another reason feminism still has work to do: women who surpass an entirely arbitrary number of sex partners are labeled 'sluts.'