8 Reasons to Have a One-Night Stand

August 22, 2012 6:00 pm     Posted in Homepage Exclusive, Relationships, Sex  Ellen Scott g+ page


By Ellen Scott

One-night stands have kind of a bad rep. Sure, there’s a risk of embarrassing moments, walks of shame, and STDs, but there are still some really great things about them! They’re basically a naughty treat – have them in moderation, be safe, and they’re awesome. If the temptation of obligation free sex isn’t appealing enough, TheFrisky came up with some good reasons to have a one-night stand:

1. You’ll watch less TV. I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly Netflix-ing some program to which I promptly become addicted. And then I start dreading the day it runs out. (It is this destructive habit that’s caused me to watch all seasons of “30 Rock” no fewer than six times.) And so: Any night I don’t fall asleep whittling down the ever-lessening reserves of exciting TV is a night I’m grateful for. As I lack the self-restraint to do it when I’m home, I welcome any late-night plans. “30 Rock” is wonderful, of course. But it’s not more wonderful than sex that’s either a) legitimately good, or b) sort of bad and hilarious and, therefore, it’s own great form of entertainment.

2. You don’t have to make the bed in the morning. I’m mean, I’m sorry, but this makes it all worth it right here. I am a terrible maker of beds. It never looks even; I don’t know how to get it, like, fluffy you know? And! I’m not even one of those people who’s got a bed against a wall. Making a bed that’s up against wall is near-impossible. So to you ladies in that situation, I implore you: Please sleep out as often as you can.

3. The orgasm. Sometimes it’s just nice to have one from someone other than yourself, you know?

Still not convinced? Click here to see 5 more reasons for having a one-night stand!

19 Comments on "8 Reasons to Have a One-Night Stand"

  1. Anonynous says:
    Wed, 22nd Aug 20126:34 pm 

    Uh, disgusting slut.

  2. pitterpatter09 says:
    Wed, 22nd Aug 20127:13 pm 

    Wowww ignore the douchebag anon above. I'm glad you wrote this piece, I totally know what you mean about Netflix overload!

  3. Ellen - University of Manchester says:
    Wed, 22nd Aug 20127:14 pm 

    I know, I'm so gross.

  4. Anonynous says:
    Wed, 22nd Aug 20127:22 pm 

    Make sure to marry a scientist. He'll be glad for the petri dish of STDs you provide him.

  5. sam says:
    Wed, 22nd Aug 20127:36 pm 

    Make sure to marry a sexist, misogynistic pig. You'll hit it off.

  6. sam says:
    Wed, 22nd Aug 20127:37 pm 

    Uh, stupid bitch.

  7. Ellen - University of Manchester says:
    Wed, 22nd Aug 20127:49 pm 

    wow, that would sure be a medical marvel seeing as how I understand the concept of safe sex

  8. Ellen - University of Manchester says:
    Wed, 22nd Aug 20127:53 pm 

    I just wrote the intro, the awesome people at the frisky wrote the 8 reasons! But totally agree about the netflix thing :)

  9. Ellen - University of Manchester says:
    Wed, 22nd Aug 20128:10 pm 

    ps. Sam, you are awesome!

  10. spencerdobson says:
    Wed, 22nd Aug 20128:16 pm 

    Wow, first off, good point about Netflix. Second anon and Sam, your vile garbage, I hope you are banned from vaginas forever.

  11. Donna says:
    Thu, 23rd Aug 20121:07 am 

    I have no problem with the concept of one night stands but none of these reasons are very good

  12. Schmieder smith says:
    Thu, 23rd Aug 20126:21 am 

    This 8 reason are very Importance for spent the time in the One Night stand . http://endurosmaleenhancementfacts.com/

  13. Anonynous says:
    Thu, 23rd Aug 201210:36 am 

    How would your husband feel knowing that you've sucked 50 dicks in your life?

  14. Ellen - University of Manchester says:
    Thu, 23rd Aug 20122:51 pm 

    Not that there would be anything wrong with that, but just to clarify: This is, as the title would suggest, 8 reasons to have a one night stand. It is not anything to do with MY personal choices regarding sex. In fact, if you read the entire post you will see that the reasons are written by the Frisky. I think that if you like having one night stands, and are safe about having them, go ahead, good for you. But nowhere in this post have I said I actually have one night stands. But feel free to keep making assumptions and calling me a slut, because it's actually pretty entertaining.

  15. sofia says:
    Fri, 24th Aug 201212:57 am 

    Obviously your rudeness comes from some of your own deeply rooted insecurities …stop trolling on the internet you idiot

  16. Sherbet and Sparkles says:
    Fri, 24th Aug 20122:16 pm 

    You should have one night stands – who cares what your future husband thinks! He's not there right now. The reasons in the article are terrible though. How about…

    1. Because it's 2012 and women can choose to have sex with a stranger if they like.

    2. It's a thrill, as long as you're safe.

    3. You get to learn new things – learn what you don't like in bed and pick up a few new skills as well.

  17. jamie says:
    Sun, 16th Sep 20121:42 pm 

    GAYYYYYY

  18. passingtime says:
    Wed, 17th Oct 20127:31 am 

    once something as meaningful as sex is reduced to a cheep thrill. it can never be anything more. its the reason im here today; a cheep thrill lol

  19. Shannon says:
    Tue, 13th Nov 20125:09 pm 

    How would your wife feel to know your a sexist prick?

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