A hookup is a single act involving sexual intimacy, and its supposed to be a liberating experience. The hookup, on its own, becomes a norm for all sexual intimacy, rather than being a one time, fun experience. Instead, its a thing you have to do.

Is it wrong to just want to hook up?

Theres nothing wrong with just wanting to hook up, as long as all parties involved are on the same page. To make clear that a sexual interaction is just a casual thing and not intended to DTR, be upfront from the beginning that thats what youre looking for. And once you do, you can enjoy the hookup!

Can a hook up lead to a relationship?

Summary: Relationships that start with a spark and not much else arent necessarily doomed from the get-go, new research suggests.