It’s fair to say that lockdown was tough for most people. For couples in relationships already under strain, the pressure of being in close confinement and the extreme economic concerns reached boiling-point. 

Working from home, homeschooling and looming financial burdens weighed on numerous relationships. Restrictions in the movement have impacted long-distant romances, new relationships and marriages. 

For couples in a relationship which was already fraught with tension, the cracks on the surface opened up to reveal the underlying problems. 

As countries gradually emerge from quarantine and ease into the ‘new normal’, reports suggest a spike in the number of married couples filing for divorce.

The fallout from the pandemic is a higher number of singles or separated people looking for a new romantic adventure. It’s almost certain that people will ramp up their efforts to find comfort in a relationship before the next lockdown. 

Whether you’re looking for excitement, a one-night-only sex hookup or a serious long-term relationship, online dating websites open doorways to a world of love, sex and excitement. 

The Need For Intimacy 

Humans have an innate need for intimacy. Sharing close moments, both verbally and physically, increases health and happiness. Without intimacy, you deny basic emotional needs and are more likely to feel depressed and mentally unstable. 

Singles may already be wondering how coronavirus will impact their need for physical intimacy. Touch and physical contact by a trusted person has a positive impact on your mental and physical health. 

Experts are well aware of the human need for emotional intimacy. The Dutch government even advised their singletons to find a sex buddy to help protect mental health. 

As a matter of fact, studies show that regular sex is good for mental and physical health. When you orgasm, the body releases the hormone prolactin which helps relieve stress and invites relaxation. In turn, you get a better night’s sleep. 

Other studies have found that regular sex helps to reduce anxiety and could also lower stress-related blood pressure. 

Sex Hookups Post Lockdown 

As people start to emerge from self-isolation, one thing is certain; they will be as horny as a dog on heat. Social media is already ablaze with talks of post-lockdown hookups and plans for various sexcapades. 

The general view seems to be there’s going to be “fuckfest”. 

Official sources (except the Dutch), of course, advise against sex hookups or with partners that live in different households. With tons of pent up sexual energy in reserve, it’s a safe bet that most people will ignore what health officials advise. 

However, that doesn’t mean people shouldn’t take precautions. There are ways of socially-distancing during sex. Health chiefs in New York suggest using glory holes. Whatever takes their fancy. 

Essentially, Covid-19 spreads from one person to the next through the exchange of fluids. But it cannot be passed on purely by having sex. Kissing is ill-advised. So is rimming.

But providing you don’t cough, sneeze or exchange saliva, you can have sexual intercourse without any risk of contracting coronavirus. Want to find a hookup?

A one night stand, a no strings attached fling, a hookup or whatever you want to call it can be somewhat taboo when it comes to online dating. What is wrong with a one night stand?

People consistently go out to the bars, lounges and nightclubs with the intention of finding someone who is willing to go home with them for the night. It’s perfectly acceptable to be out at a restaurant or bar and listen to some bad pickup lines or maybe have been the victim of someone spurting out a cheesy line.

Today’ social climate makes you tread a little lighter when you head out with the intention of looking for a one night stand, so how are you supposed to feed your body the satisfaction it craves, without getting yourself into hot water?

There are plenty of members on Shagbook.com who don’t have a problem with a one night stand and in fact, that’s the exact reason they join a website like Shagbook. As humans, we need to feel another human connection from time to time, with no strings attached and a one night stand can satiate that feeling of wanting. Would you rather be at bar taking a chance on not finding a hookup or having some creeper hit on you all night, without knowing the first bit about them?

Don’t get us wrong, you can still see some weird pickup lines for girls and gals in your private messages and we will continue to laugh at some of the ones that our members share with us.

Getting back to the business of a one night stand. The old way of going out and throwing out a fishing line and hoping to land yourself a hookup doesn’t work anymore. The reason is that the world is changing. With a rise in gender equality and social awareness in every country, the idea of going out and meeting a man or woman for a one night stand could potentially get you in hot water, if the person does not receive your cheeky one liner and small advances. So why bother using old techniques in order to find a one night stand or a hookup?

Using a service like Shagbook, where you pay a monthly fee for access, you can skip the random pick up lines, striking out and offending someone who might not be looking for a random hookup. Is it not easier to browse through some profiles of sexy, hot singles looking for a no strings attached hookup and open up a chat dialogue? You can literally check out the goods before committing to taking the chat to the next level. People are typically honest about their needs and wants, as well as the pictures that they are sharing.

The old way: Go out and guess what that person looks like under the layers of clothing and guess if they are interested in a hookup.

The new way: Check out some NSFW pics up close and personal and decide if you want that person to be your one night stand.

Seriously, is it even a question? Why take the gamble on coming up short and being alone for the night, when you have the ability to guarantee being satisfied with a one night stand? You need something. They need something too. It’s the perfect scenario.

One night stands have been looked at as taboo because of generational opinions on what a relationship should look like. Mothers, Fathers, Grandmothers, Grandfathers stuck it out and had 1-3 major relationships in their generation and this is due to a number of different factors including access to information, divorce rates, travel and a more conservative view on sexuality. This is not your mother’s matchmaking service. Shagbook is a site for hookups, no strings attached dating and one night stands and frankly, your mother wouldn’t get that anyway, so let’s move on.

As we continue to become a more progressive world, people identify with a variety of different sexualities and more people are moving towards being polyamorous or just not wanting to make a commitment. The next  generation of adults (aged 18+) have begun to explore their sexuality and realize that you don’t need to be in a committed relationship to be happy and you also do not have to choose one type of person. Freedom of choice has given the idea of a safe one night stand a new look and feel.

One night stands are exciting. There are no expectations, no strings attached and if you both are on the same page, it can be explosively excellent. A one night stand involves one thing and one thing only; hot sex. It doesn’t always have to be perfect, but you are both there for one reason and that’s primal satisfaction of your sexual desires. It can be the best sexual encounter, an average sexual experience or just a hookup that should never be spoken about again, but in any scenario it hopefully has achieved the goal of temporary intimacy to satisfy yourself.

Some people find that a one night stand is too detached for them, while plenty of others find a meaningless hookup the perfect one night stand. If the expectations are clear in the beginning, then nobody’s feelings will be hurt. Never forget that safe sex is good sex.

Once you have built yourself an attractive profile page on Shagbook.com (and don’t forget to upload lots of pics). It’s a NSFW website, so you can be as shy or aggressive as you like. If you are looking for the perfect hookup or one night stand, then don’t be afraid to upload a picture of yourself that will give your ideal mate an idea of exactly what you are looking for! If you are not looking for a one night stand, that’s fine too because plenty of other members are in search of someone to have fun on a more long term basis. Start your search today and find someone to hookup with tonight.