Sleeping With A Stranger…

As Cheryl admits she has never had a one-night stand, we meet two single women who reveal their views – and how many they’ve had

- Jenny Francis

‘Casual sex is empowering’

Liv Jones, 29, from London, says having one-night stands have boosted her confidence

If a woman wants a one-night stand then why the hell not? For me, every time I’ve had them I’ve felt great afterwards.

I’ve been in two long-term relationships in the last eight years – one for five years and the other for just two.

While I love regular sex with someone I care about, I also love the intense, illicit thrill of a one-nighter when I’m single.

It’s nice to have sex even if you’re not dating. It takes me a while to be happily single after a break-up, but when I’ve been out and enjoyed flirting with a guy, I like the opportunity to be intimate without worrying about whether there’s anything long term.

It’s empowering to have casual sex – I feel a bit of a female boss thing going on knowing I don’t want any more.