Hook-up culture and sexual risk. Despite the prevalence of positive feelings, hookups can include negative outcomes, such as emotional and psychological injury, sexual violence, sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy.

Is there anything wrong with hooking up?

Hooking up can be risky because the relationship is not typically monogamous, and when its labeled as a friends with benefits relationship or other similar pseudo-commitment, it can lead to a false sense of security that might make people be less cautious.

Does hooking up ever lead to a relationship?

Its absolutely possible—and not uncommon—for the relationship to become something more. Like all matters of the heart, starting a new relationship doesnt happen instantly. Below, read on to learn about when casual sex can turn into a relationship (and how to tell if your partner is open to something more).