Casual sex affects men and women differently in psychological outcomes

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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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The retrieved papers provide empirical support for the claim that casual sex affects men and women differently in psychological outcomes, particularly regarding post-encounter regret and emotional distress, largely mediated by experiential and social factors.

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Was it Good for You? Gender Differences in Motives and Emotional Outcomes Following Casual Sex

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Billie E. McKeen, Ryan C. Anderson, David A. Mitchell. Was it Good for You? Gender Differences in Motives and Emotional Outcomes Following Casual Sex. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12119-022-09946-w

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.

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Sagioglou C, Dick M. The Gender Gap in One-Night Stand Regret: Evidence from Heterosexual and Same-Sex Encounters.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-025-03380-3

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.

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judged → SUPPORTED · 8301 Aug 2026

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