Hookup/Casual Sex Agreements
Hello, all you lovely people of Poly/ENM Reddit,
I have a question to ask:
What are some of your agreements surrounding hookup sex/one-night stands?
Do you expect barriers to be used? Is it good enough for you/your partners if they can show a negative test?
Myself and my partner don’t use barriers so these are the agreements we have surrounding sex outside of our relationship:
1) Penetrative sex with a hookup/one-night stand must involve barriers.
- For more serious dating scenarios where a person could become a potential partner, sex can become barrier-free with a recent STI test and the other person agrees to communicate about any risky behaviour so safety can be assessed. Regular testing will be maintained - everyone gets tested every 3 months.
- FWB can become barrier-free so long as expectations surrounding risk management are maintained and communicated. Regular testing is also done at 3-month intervals.
2) Oral sex doesn’t have to be protected or tested.
- We are aware of oral transmission risks, but we accept those risks.
**FYI: We don't date as a couple - not our thing :) **
Curious to know how others navigate those scenarios and what your expectations are, what are your non-negotiables (if you have any)?