One-night stand

A one-night stand is a single sexual encounter (typically the first) between individuals where at least one of the parties has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual relationship. The individials participating in a one-night stand typically have not known each other long and have had minimal time to get to know each other before engaging in sexual activity. A one-night sexual encounter is not necessarily always a one-night stand; the crucial distinction is the expectation or intention that the relationship will not necessarily be extended beyond the initial sexual encounter. A one-night stand is differentiated from prostitution, it takes place without money or any coercion. In Western society, there is often a social stigma associated with one-night stands.