Spring Flings: How to Navigate Casual Relationships with Confidence
After a long, cold winter, the warm weather has finally made its return, and the season of spring flings is officially here! For singles - or those in polyamorous or non-monogamous situationships - the fact that everyone is coming out of hibernation to enjoy the sun means new people and, potentially, new crushes. Yes, please!
Casual relationships are a divisive subject. Some people love them, while others see them as shallow. Many go through phases, usually in between long-term relationships, where they are only looking for brief sexual encounters or something that comes with no strings attached and no emotional intimacy. According to statistics, over 30% of people have had at least one fling, and 54% of those in casual relationships are dating more than one person. As for longevity, only 19% of them become something more long-lasting, with 65% of flings ending within a year. The biggest benefit of this type of dating is the carefree approach, the time you will still have for personal development, and the flexibility it offers in getting to know several people while engaging in fun activities. Because why limit yourself?!
Keeping it casual
If you are looking for a relationship that’s all chemistry and no commitment, a spring fling might be for you. This could be a friends-with-benefits arrangement with someone you already know (and who has expressed interest), or you could meet someone on a dating app, with 33% of casual bonds being formed on these platforms. Whether you are getting hot and heavy with someone you know or someone you don’t, make sure everyone stays safe by always using proper protection from our condoms collection.
As most of these types of relationships revolve around the physical and sexual aspects, having confidence in how you look and perform is key to enjoying the steamy spontaneity. Boost your sexual confidence as a man by checking out our informative guide, or find out how to bloom in the bedroom as a woman with these insightful tips.
Keeping it cool
When it comes to consenting casual relationships, both or all parties need to be on the same page. It's not fun when one person thinks that it's more serious than it is, because this is a recipe for hurt feelings. This pitfall can be avoided by having open and honest communication from the start about everything, from desires to expectations.
The most important point of discussion should be about boundaries to ensure that healthy ones are established. This could be anything, from not discussing your other dates to the amount of contact you want to have with them to going for regular STI tests – anything that makes everyone feel comfortable and content.
To keep things fun and light and prevent yourself from catching feelings…
TIP #1 Don’t attempt to get to know them better and keep some emotional distance. Otherwise, you could become more attached.
TIP #2 Try to limit your hook-ups to once or twice a week because the more time you spend together, the closer you could become.
TIP #3 Remember your goals when it comes to your ideal long-term relationship and don’t allow yourself to settle for anyone less.
Everyone happy with the terms of sexual engagement? Then let the hooking up
commence!
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