What Is the Impact of Casual Sex on Mental Health?

The 10 best works of erotic art Sally is no longer on Tinder, having met a man four months ago. Photograph by Karen Robinson for the Observer Sally is no longer on Tinder, having met a man four months ago. I was a serial monogamist, moving from one long-term relationship to the next. I had friends who'd indulged in one-night stands and was probably guilty of judging them a little, of slut-shaming. I saw the negatives — that merry-go-round of hook-ups and guys never calling again. Then, in Februarymy partner dumped me.

Is It Right for You? Depending arrange the context, casual sex may be celebrated, relished, derided, envied, or stigmatized. Some people consider the activity all the rage a serious way, evaluating all the possible ramifications emotionally and physically all along with the potential benefits and drawbacks when thinking about having casual femininity. Others take the idea of accidental sex, well, a bit more carelessly. That said, many people have beefy opinions about whether or not it's a good idea, although these attitudes tend to shift as life circumstances—and relationship statuses —change.