People out there have very strong feelings about casual sex and casual hook-ups, so it’s interesting to get some perspective from the men and women who are actually doing it, instead of only hearing from those who want to offer up opinions about other people.

Here are quotes from 12 people who offered honest answers about why they choose to have casual sex.

These answers are certainly eye-opening. Let’s take a look.

1. Likes a little variety.

2. Need some physical contact.

3. A little (temporary) confidence.

4. For the thrill of it.

5. That’s a new one.

6. Do what you want.

7. Not very satisfying.

8. Maybe a little cold-blooded?

9. For one reason only.

10. Some human contact.

11. Need to feel validated.

12. Paying the bills.

There is some pretty fascinating insight into that mindset from those answers, don’t you think?

Do you have any opinions on casual sex?

Let us know what you think in the comments, please. We’d love to hear from you!