Ask the RA: Should I Hook-up While Someone Else Is In the Room?

So you’ve already asked yourself whether or not you should hook-up with someone on your floor…now you need to know if hooking-up is acceptable while someone else is in the room with you and your hook-up partner.

Well I say, once again, it depends on each individual situation. Being an RA, I was always lucky enough to have a very large single dorm room all to myself; however, I did date guys that had roommates and you know, sometimes you just want to be somewhere different! Anyway, here are a few questions to ask yourself before committing this somewhat scandalous act.

1. Will you be loud enough to wake the roommate? I mean, I’m all for free expression but no one wants to be an extra in a porno. If you think you won’t be able to control your moans, then maybe you should take the party elsewhere. It’s just plain awkward if someone gets up and goes “uhhh…do you mind” while you’re in the middle of doing the nasty. Read More »