The Benefits Of Hook-Up

The discussion on sexual behavior and activity is widely regarded as a taboo subject by modern American standards. Numerous individuals examine the topic of sex largely with conservative views. However, as the trend of becoming liberal is spreading across the United States, these people are no longer viewing sex as controversial. Instead, they are learning to understand how sex plays several roles throughout their lives. The vital role of sex is found in the transition from adolescence to adulthood. During this conversion, the patterns on sexual behavior shift when deciding which lifestyle choices would appropriately fit one’s needs. Specifically, the needs consist of understanding what type of relationship one wishes to pursue, decision making …show more content…
Hooking up is a phenomenon that involves two strangers or briefly acquainted people having a single sexual encounter (Weiten, Dunn, Hammer). Hookups, as they are referred to, do not always involve sexual intercourse. Author Justin Garcia explains that hooking-up can also include other sexual behaviors such as kissing, oral sex, and manual stimulation. These hookups typically result from flirting, drinking, hanging out, and most important a cultural shift. Statistics about the hooking up phenomenon shows that about 78 % of college students have had at least one hookup (Paul, McManus & Hayes 2000). Thirty-six percent of sexually active women reported having sex with someone only once (Eshbaugh & Gate 2008). Out of these women, 29 % reported having sex with someone they known less than 24 hours (Eshbaugh & Gate …show more content…
The first contraceptive, an intrauterine device (IUD) has a 0.8% failure rate. Its benefits include its reliability, and no memory or motivation required for use. The detriments are that it may cause cramping, spotting and/or bleeding between periods, increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, and offers no protections against STDs (394). The failure rate for a birth control pill is 8% (394). The advantages of using birth control pills are that it is highly reliable and coitus independent. The disadvantages are that it requires daily use, continual cost, health risk, offers no protection against STDs, and weight gain. The next contraceptive, the hormonal ring has an 8% failure rate as well. The advantages of a hormonal ring are that is does not require memory and may protect against endometrial and ovarian cancer. The drawbacks about the hormonal ring are its side effects, lack of data on extended use, and no protection against STDs