Search

Being a Las Vegas, NV, cocktail waitress is not as glamorous or lucrative as one might imagine, and life as a rape crisis center in Austin, TX, was actually less depressing. Working as a substitute teacher in Virginia Beach, VA, was more like babysitting than teaching.

One woman loves condoms because one gets to shop for them, unlike other birth-control devices. She can get the kind she likes, without having to trust the man to supply one. They protect against many diseases, and their non-spontaneity is a reminder of the seriousness of the sex act.

People seem to accept men who are commitment shy, but a woman who is not looking for a long-term relationship makes everyone uncomfortable. One woman who is not looking to wed discusses her encounters with disbelieving men.

Women who have one-night stands are sometimes surprised at the negative reactions of the friends they tell. Women have been taught that nice girls avoid one-time encounters. A double standard exists for women and men. Sometimes it is best to keep one-night stands a secret.