Casual sex affects men and women differently in psychological outcomes
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 83/100
Evidence consistently shows that men and women experience different psychological outcomes, such as levels of regret and emotional distress, following casual sexual encounters.
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Was it Good for You? Gender Differences in Motives and Emotional Outcomes Following Casual Sex
2022 · cited by 18
This study found significant gender differences in the emotional outcomes of casual sex, with women reporting notably more negative emotional outcomes such as regret and anxiety compared to men.
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The Gender Gap in One-Night Stand Regret: Evidence from Heterosexual and Same-Sex Encounters.
2026 · cited by 0
This research demonstrated a persistent gender gap in regret following one-night stands, driven largely by differences in sexual satisfaction, orgasm achievement, and relational dynamics.