The one-night stand. It happens every night. It could happen to you. Some people hunger for the variety while others just get too drunk to have better judgment.

At the time it seems like a great idea: Its quick, passionate, no-strings-attached pleasure that fulfills our basic physical needs. Then its over. You may lie there upon the sex-soaked mattress attempting to remember the stranger's name and where your underwear went. Or you could be trucking it along the walk of shame attempting to remember the stranger's name and where you parked your car.

If you haven't had a one-night-stand by now, you are in a committed, monogamous relationship (and I don't want to know you) or you are naive to the realities of sexual freedom.

One-night-stands serve us at a very primitive and intimate level. They make us feel powerful, wanted and adventurous. Desire and lust lead us into the bedroom, car or public restroom, and we engage in activities that would make Ron Jeremy blush. One-night stands are deserving of fantasy status. It's about getting what you want. The chase and the conquering. It is instinctual to see a person and want nothing more than to be able take them home and have a romp. Attraction rules in the games of dating, unfortunately someone's personality can make them extremely ugly. The redhead with the great set of gams and pouty lips to match can really become a festering wound after she opens her mouth. If only she couldn't speak, then you would be eye-humping your future wife. There isn't much else to do with this flawed wife candidate except buy her a shot and ask her to come home and have meaningless sex with you, right?

Sure, and after you make it seem like "going to your place to talk" was her idea, you seal the deal. The trick is the one-night-stand etiquette. Be sure to stay away from things that may mislead the other person into thinking that it may be more than casual sex. Try to have as little conversation as possible. This may be an awkward time for both of you so and you might say something to kill the mood, so just get naked. Don't do anything too kinky; this is a stranger after all, save that stuff for your future ex. Most importantly have fun. Your time is limited, so enjoy the orgasm while you can.

The next day can be tricky. I don't let them see daylight, I prefer my one-night stands to leave immediately after signing there name to the back of the bathroom door, but you use a different approach. If you do let them stay over. Many factors influenced your decision last night: alcohol, bar lighting loneliness, so be prepared to wake up to the dog-faced boy or girl. If they are still attractive, then score for you. If not, silently hand them there clothing. You do have the option of exchanging numbers and engaging in a repeat offense, but I highly recommend staying away from attempting anything meaningful. Relationships from a one-night stand are equivalent to the amount of time spent in the bedroom. Two hours could give you a good two months. If you're a minute man, you could be writing her an IOU. And there is no rule that says you have to give them further recognition in public.

Do what you will with my advice, but don't take it too much to heart. After all, I am the Single Guy.