How to have a one night stand

'Women can enjoy sex the same way men can,' says sex therapist Ian Kerner, author of She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman. And a one-night stand provides a great opportunity to enjoy sex with no strings attached. When done right, a one-night stand can be exciting and even empowering! Follow our rules to make it a great night!

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Protect yourself

But you’ve got to be safe...and smart.

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Don’t expect a relationship

Sure, some long-term relationships began with a one-night stand, but the odds are against it.

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Skip 'the talk'

If your encounter is truly no strings attached, is there a need to state that upfront? Not usually, says Kerner.

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Get rid of the guilt

If a one-night stand leaves you feeling like you’ve done something wrong, take note: There’s nothing wrong w

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Avoid post-wedding reception regrets

Weddings are fun, romantic events - and often the scene of drunken, post-reception hook-ups.

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Indulge in holiday sex

The best place to hook up, hands down, is on holiday, says Golland.

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Take control of your own orgasm

'While one-night stands can be a lot of fun, women don't always have an orgasm the first time with a

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Be open to new moves

'A one-night stand can be a great chance to have some fun, learn some tips or tricks or try out a new position,'

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Think before you sleep

You’ve just had some amazing sex, but now you’ve got a critical decision to make: Do you sleep over or get

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Don’t promise to call

Should you even bother to exchange phone numbers if this was a one-time thing?

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Refrain from friending your fling on facebook

Don’t let a one-nighter come back to haunt you.

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Keep stum

After you’ve enjoyed your one-night stand, there’s no need to share the details with the people in your life who just w

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