1. Do be safe
Duh. If you’ve decided you’re going to go all the way with this new hottie, you want to be sure you’re packing — condoms, that is. After all, a one-night stand typically occurs with a stranger. Having sex without a condom is like pointing a gun at your groin, loaded with the most popular and commonly known STDs.2. Do clean up after yourself
During a wild romp in the sac, things might get messy, so if you’re the guest, be sure to be a gracious one. That being said, the host is equally responsible in any shared “clean-up” to be had. If you’re both lying spent on the bed, someone’s bound to make the first move and force themselves up. Be sure to pass the towel over and dispose of the condom in the washroom discreetly, and not leave the evidence lying on the floor.3. Don’t have too much to drink
Tipsy sex can be a lot of fun. A glass of wine with dinner or a couple of cocktails before retreating to the bedroom might help to take the edge off. But drinking the full bottle coupled with a round of beers or a few shots is asking for trouble. If you drink too much, it can affect performance, as well as good judgement. Even worse, you may not even remember if you practised safe sex. (And we all know that throwing up after — or heaven forbid during — sex is a huge turn-off.) The safest bet is to limit yourself to a drink or two max in order to really get the most out of the experience.4. Do play up your sexiness
Even though it’s a one-night stand, this is your opportunity to really play up to your inner gigolo or sex goddess. One-night stands can be fun-filled, and a great opportunity to step outside of your sexual comfort zone. After all, in most cases this is not the person you’re planning to introduce to your family. There are different things to consider when having sex with a girlfriend (like sensitivity), unlike a one-night stand. You can really experiment and try out new things — as long as both parties are going with the flow, of course.
5. Do turn off your cell phone
Nothing kills the mood more than the sound of your cell phone ringing or vibrating with incoming text messages while you’re in the middle of sex. Be sure before you get into it that you’ve got your phone on silent or airplane mode — or just use it to listen to a little bit of Barry White or Luther Vandross.6. Don’t talk or compare her or the sex to exes
One of the worst things you can do with your intended one-night stand is talk about another person. For starters, no one really likes or wants to be compared to someone else. This is especially true when the topic is bedroom skills. Anything starting with “my ex would” is not cool. Your focus should only be on who you are with and creating new experiences with this person.7. Don’t ask or answer super-personal questions
A common mistake people engage in when dealing with a one-night stand is making it personal. A one-night stand is mainly a physical act. Feelings shouldn’t really come into play — unless it’s between your legs. This doesn’t mean you should be disrespectful; it just means you’re not interested in getting to know this person beyond what sexual position they like or what fantasy you’d like to role play next.