In general, one-night stands can be described as a “sexual activity without emotional commitment or further involvement” so this activity has no intentions or expectations of establishing a long-term sexual or romantic relationship, therefore it lasts ONE NIGHT.

It still has a bad rep for various reasons, like sexually transmitted diseases, alcoholism, and/or depression, but if you are mature enough to handle a night of fun without strings attached, there is absolutely no reason not to have it.

Some people find this very valuable to their existing relationship, where swingers lifestyle comes in place or it is simply just fun.
It is neither negative nor positive but it may have some side effects just like any activity that can affect our psyche depending on the emotions involved.

I cannot say that we simply exclude all emotions and attachments because at the end of the day we are emotional creatures, but I believe that depending on the outcome of that night we can feel the aftermath of a one-night stand a bit longer than what we like to admit.

Either our experience was something we do on the norm or our detachment to the situation or the people involved is very easy, sometimes we can have feelings of shame, guilt, remorse and if one night stands and casual sex become a regular thing, it can erode your self-esteem.

But what if you are trapped between the thought of accepting a one-night stand for having fun but also being open to potentially finding someone compatible with your sexual, physical, and intimate needs to further with a more continuing connection?

The disappointment and longing to having and re-living that feeling is almost like addiction withdrawals.

Remember that a strong person is not one that doesn’t experience mental rollercoasters but one that in the end knows how to deal through them with a positive outcome.