5 Rules for Casual Sex in your 40s
Here at OBC we believe casual sex is for anyone (when it’s legal and consensual, obvs), but of course hooking up is different at every age.
For those who are “over the hill,” Yahoo is sharing a few rules for casual sex is your 40s – here are 5 of our favorites:
Keep It Light
“Casual sex means chemistry without complications or bummers. This might sound brusque, but casual sex does not include emotional support.”
Don’t Let Them Meet the Kids
“Things get tricky when kids are involved,” says sexologist Reeves, “and the last thing you want to do is start building impactful connections with kids when you’re not planning on exploring a long-term relationship.”
Safety First
“Safety shout-out, part A: Several single moms agreed: Meet in public first, then bring them to your home (as long as it’s a week you don’t have the kids). Safety shout-out, part B: Use condoms all the time and every time, even if everyone says they aren’t sleeping with anyone else.”
Keep It Private
“No Instagram posts or meeting each other’s friends, since those imply relationships. Additionally, be super-clear with each other that this is on the down-low, for example if one of you is in a complicated marriage/separation/getting divorced situation. “