Success of a one-night stand

Not all one-night stands are created equally. One-night stands as a whole are dissatisfying servicing stops in the game of life. But if you're not in a relationship, and the hormones are going wild or you feel the need to live on the edge for but a fleeting moment, I say go for it.

Otherwise you may spend your life thinking "what if," perhaps thinking your life would have enjoyed a little more pizzazz if only you'd been just a little more wild. 

That being said, proceed with caution and choose wisely. You want this to be fun and as meaningless as sex can be for a gal. 

This is not a relationship. You want to keep feelings as far away as possible. That's why I say, never sleep with a friend. I know, many people like to have their "sex buddies" and swear by the convenience of that state-of-affairs.

I, however, do not subscribe to that minor convenience. Why? Because first and foremost, you already have feelings for each other; you care about each other as friends. Lying naked in bed, it's easy for those feelings to be transformed into more.

I'm all for "ruin a friendship" by dating because that might actually lead to something. But not for casual sex, and especially not a one-night stand. If you're actual friends, it will be complicated keeping it as a one time thing. 

Acquaintances are good, sometimes. Not the type of acquaintance you've long had a crush on. Crushes and love interests are bad news in this business. Again, you already have feelings and are bound to be hurt.

A friend of a friend in from out of town, that's the kind of acquaintance we like. Maybe even a high school crush you randomly ran into on a weekend conference. The key is the probability of having to see him again. 

Want to sleep with a colleague? Big no-no! 

Co-workers are a definite no-no. Sure they're easy game. You spend most of your waking hours with them that even the short pimply guy in accounting starts to look cute. Throw in some drinks at the office party and? Don't do it.

The consequences are two-fold. One, it's unprofessional. You don't want to be that girl in the office. Two, it can be damn uncomfortable confronting (or ignoring) him the next day by the coffee machine. Your grocery man, dry-cleaner or driving instructor are all better choices. You can always change where you buy your groceries. It is much harder to find a new job. 

Random strangers are the final category. They too may be daunting, as you do not know a thing about them. Well my dears, that's exactly how we like 'em. No repercussions. No need for idle chatter, Just straight up old-fashioned (or kinky if you prefer) sex. 

To protect your feelings, the absolute key beyond the man of choice is the hour of choice. Kick him out (or drag yourself out of his bed), before the sun rises. There is nothing worse than waking up beside a man who doesn't care about you, and for whom you have no feelings. Spare yourself the insult and sleep alone. One-night stands are about sex. Relationships are about cuddling. 

Conclusion: The ideal one-night stand is an anonymous, hot sex with a perfect stranger. Do not let him sleep over. Kick him out in the middle of the night and under no circumstances exchange numbers.