Let's clear up the confusion. Imagine having a friend you love to hang out with, but sometimes, you also share a kiss or more. Yet, you're not calling each other boyfriend or girlfriend. That's the ...

We’ve seen the term friends with benefits thrown out on dating apps, social media platforms, and casual dialogue with friends, but is it possible to engage in a no-strings-attached romantic ...

For many Americans, the appeal of an FWB dynamic is clear: sexual compatibility with someone you already trust and enjoy spending time with, minus the commitment, labels, and emotional intensity of a ...

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Emma Medeiros made a special friend decades ago while she was in college. Ultimately, Adam Caldow would become her best friend — and also her “friend with benefits,” slang for a friendship that ...

While not for everyone, casual sex is quite common despite overall levels of sexual intimacy being at a 30-year low. Over 50% of emerging adults, those between 18-29, report at least one instance of ...

“I’m Fran Drescher. What do you think?!” the actress joked when speaking about her love life Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. She has also ...

Q: I was in a very long-term relationship and am now single, so I’m new to all the dating apps and to dating in general. After a few half-hearted attempts to date, I’m trying out a more casual setup ...