Wren Johnson. Tinder, Bumble, Grindr and Hinge. This pretty well shows how blurred the line between hookup culture and relationships in this day in age really is. Hookup culture is a current buzzword.
A simple definition of hookup culture is when involving parties or partners participate in casual sexual encounters. Casual sexual encounters are especially popular among students and the younger generations. There are positives in this culture — it is refreshing to finally see that we are moving away from shaming those for sex. But on the other side, it is also frustrating to see sex become an expectation and almost a requirement for women.
The basis that hookup culture was formed on, is to put in as little effort into a person and only for the pleasure of oneself. This has created an even easier way for someone to find easy sex where they do not need to think about their partner. Instead, hookup culture can lead to problems when looking for a serious partner. The next time I get a drunk text at 3 a. Get to know someone. Be clear with your expectations and desires.
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