“For queer women and nonbinary people in small towns or more rural communities, seeking out those spicy, no-strings-attached sexual experiences can be a challenge in a number of ways.”— Hannah Brashers, allure.com
“Casual sex, like a delicate mousse, is deceptively complex to get right, easily ruined by over-mixing, and—most importantly—best enjoyed when it’s light and fluffy.”— Sophia Benoit, gq.com
“If you sit someone down and tell them solemnly that you want to propose something to them, and then that something is access to your dick, not only are they probably going to say no, but now you’ve made it weird.”— Sophia Benoit, gq.com
“I’m not like, some like, fifties Letterman who pins a girl. I mean, yeah, we blow each other sometimes. But it’s not a thing. I just like, I don’t know. I don’t believe in possession, chowfeel.”— Michael Bacall, Eric Molson, Dave Franco, imdb.com
“Past a certain age, casual sex is like recreational heroin — it doesn’t stay recreational for long.”— Tracy McMillan, huffingtonpost.com
“Old souls may seem like prudes to you, or like they don’t ‘have anything fun. But I can assure you, their relationships are far greater and impactful than casual relationships.”— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, thoughtcatalog.com
“Old souls don’t settle. They honestly would rather be dead than to ever settle. They have always known that they can’t do casual relationships like most people their age. They can’t stomach the idea of being intimate with someone who they hardly know, and they won’t give into peer pressure to have o…”— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, thoughtcatalog.com
“No one has the right to make you feel guilty about having sex with someone.”— Maya Kachroo-Levine, thoughtcatalog.com
“We live in a world where people are afraid to feel anything genuine or are afraid to show it.”— Melissa Moeller, thoughtcatalog.com
“You don't need to discuss it. Friends with benefits situations aren't like regular relationships. They're way less serious. As a result, you don't need to worry about discussing or defining the relationship. It's much better to just let it evolve—and eventually devolve—while you adhere to these frie…”— College Times, collegetimes.com
“It's important to know that just because you are sleeping with someone, you don't necessarily have to sleep over. It's perfectly fine to leave an hour after you've arrived.”— College Times, collegetimes.com
“Don't think that a friends with benefits situation is a good way to start a regular relationship.”— College Times, collegetimes.com
“First, figure out if your ready for a situation like this and if you’re capable of leaving the emotions at the door before you enter. Be straightforward with your reasons for wanting a casual hook up instead of a relationship and relay that to the other person.”— Jessica McKinney, collegecandy.com
“Yes, you may have a healthy sexual appetite and want to feed that appetite regularly, but remember to not get caught up in a schedule. Other than the fact that schedules lead to expectation (which is the no no listed above), it also creates a pattern that suggests that this is more than a simple hoo…”— Jessica McKinney, collegecandy.com
“Although casual hook ups don’t need to be planned or picked from a line up, be aware that randomly picking from a large pool can be dangerous. If you want a night of casual sex, that’s fine, but don’t walk up to the first ‘rando’ with the cut body. Play it safe and do your research.”— Jessica McKinney, collegecandy.com
“Don't get too personal. So basically, save any conversation about family issues or your exes for deeper relationships.”— Zahra Barnes, self.com
“If you think feelings are sneaking up on you with a casual FWB, be honest. Don't try to stifle them and continue having casual sex with him. That's just a recipe for disaster.”— Zahra Barnes, self.com
“Don’t cuddle, the temptation will be there... but whatever you do – don’t cuddle”— Frances Van Eeden, fashionweekly.com.au
“Don't overthink it. Don’t overanalyze his texts, don’t read into the way he kisses you and don’t think he means one thing when he says another.”— Frances Van Eeden, fashionweekly.com.au