If you’re thinking about spending holidays abroad, and you’re filling lucky, then you should pay a visit to one of the best countries for one night stands. After all, it’s a time of mistletoe and wine, and we all know how alcohol can do wonders for the libido.
The reasons people engage in casual sex, occasional hookups, and one night stands are numerous. There are those who just like to play the friends-with-benefits game; those using sex as a coping mechanism after a break-up; while, there are those who are just feeling experimental and adventurous. Nevertheless, when it comes to man, there’s definitely less strings attached. After all, baby on the way is a responsibility, and women are (by nature) at a potentially greater “risk.” In any case, those concerns are usually left behind, because sex, simply, feels good. But, there’s always a problem – how to get some?
Since we’re living fast lives, in an instant world, people are accustomed to swift responses and solutions. We like to drink instant coffee, and share the bowl of instant noodles with our instant boyfriends and girlfriends. Often, just a simple text message is enough to get instant sex. And indeed, sex and social networking go hand in hand. Online dating, sexting and taking sexy selfies are just some of the joys of being young (not exclusively) and restless in the 21st century. Knowing that more than 4 billion people worldwide are using the internet (what’s still a bit more than 50% of the world’s population, but that’s another topic), and around 3 billion has smartphones, it’s easy to understand why Tinder and Grindr are a pure success. After all, more than 50 million people across the globe are “making every single moment count” while using it. One night stands became common occurrences, and often, a passionate night is just a tap away.
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Since Millennials have fully embraced the use of technology, and more than a quarter of adults (in the US) are “almost constantly” online, therefore, an instant life is somewhat a natural consequence, right? And while I’m one of those who like to nag all day long about how people today don’t know how to live and love without posting it online, it’s scientifically proven that marriages that began online are to last longer and are more satisfying. Also, the most popular way people meet their significant others nowadays is online. That way the whole planet became a love playground, making it easier to find the right person. So, scrolling through lists of best countries to find a girlfriend might be a good start if you decided to settle. Still, I’m not quite convinced social networks are the Cupidon of the third millennium. But, that’s probably because I’m a Millennial stuck in a time machine. Nevertheless, our today’s topic is light years apart from the idea of marriage, so, let’s get back to finding out what is the easiest way and best place to get laid (across the globe).
First, let’s find out which destinations to cross off the list. If you’re heading to the old continent, you should avoid Hungary, while there’s a number of countries to avoid in Asia as well, at least according to our article on hardest countries to get laid. Whether the reasons for people there to be so conservative are of cultural or personal nature, if you’re horny better head out to one of the easiest countries to get laid in the world. Apparently, you won’t regret if you visit any of the Eastern European destinations as well as Rio de Janeiro in Brazil (especially in March).
Next, we have, location, location, location! OK, I’m not trying to sell you a house but to emphasize just how important is a place, when it comes to meeting a one night stand. So, best places for one night stand, or to meet one, besides hookup apps and websites, are definitely weddings, parties, and nightclubs, since there’s a lot of booze and a lot of man/women. Also, think twice what you’re going to wear next time you decide to take a walk in the park, maybe you bump up to someone interesting. Then, there’s a gym, store and maybe even a museum. Who knows, maybe history can be an aphrodisiac, especially when it comes to handsome archaeologists.
But now, let get serious for a second – no matter where you go and what you do, protect yourself as much as possible from STDs. It’s not a novelty that people tend (like) to judge, and that they are often inconsistent when it comes to how many sexual partners is too many (among other things). Hence, the promiscuity is a relative term. But one is for sure, one unprotected sex is one too many. Rates of STDs in the US are skyrocketing, with almost 2.3 million new cases reported over the last year. Moreover, have you heard about Donovanosis? It’s a rare STD that destroys genital tissue and it turned up in Europe a few months ago. Not to mention that AIDS is spreading alarmingly in Asia and the Pacific region where more than 5.2 million people live with HIV. The same can be said for both South America and Africa. Around two-thirds of all people infected with HIV are from Africa, some of the reasons being poverty, poor medical care, lack of education and prevention and widespread prostitution as well as promiscuity and polygamy practiced mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. Having sky high HIV/AIDS rates, the conclusion might be that most promiscuous countries in Africa are those on the south and east of the continent. So the bottom-line is – play safe!
And now, let me elaborate on my quest for the best countries for one night stands. First, I singled out top 20 most liberal, free and tolerant countries in the world with a help of MoveHub’s research and the Telegraph’s map based on the data from The Legatum Prosperity Index. After all, we all know how important is to be open-minded and tolerant when it comes to one night stands. In most cases, those countries were quite friendly, according to Inter Nations’ Expat Insider 2018 report, and also happiest, as evidenced by the World Happiness Report for 2018. Friendly people are more approachable, and they are easy to make “friends” with, while it’s essential to feel welcome if you want to create a successful hookup atmosphere. Moreover, happy people are more creative, so… you get the picture. Also, this search for the best countries for one night stands wouldn’t be complete without some maps and charts explaining sexual activity worldwide. And lastly, it’s was only natural to check for cities with the best nightlife, and lists provided by National Geographic, The Telegraph, Student Universe, to name a few, were more than helpful. Since I came across a bunch of American cities, like Atlanta, New York, San Francisco, etc., as nightlife capitals of the country, I assumed that those are probably the best US cities for one night stands, as well. In addition, the US didn’t make it to the list. At the end, I gave a point to each of twenty countries every time it was mentioned in the sources mentioned above. Finally, I narrowed it down to the 15 best countries, according to the results, where the country with the most points ended up first, that way being the easiest country to have a one night stand.
So, let the games begin – the best countries for one night stands!
15. Denmark
Total: 15
Danes are more fond of direct approach when it comes to their feelings, so you can skip the flirting phase when making a move. Both man and women become looser after a few drinks. Since it’s one of the best countries for gender equality, there’s no place for gender-based stereotypes among its citizens, that way having plenty of space for an open attitude towards sex.
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14. The United Kingdom
Total: 19
This country is definitely one of the one night stand hotspots, especially Liverpool, since it has more single ladies per single man than any other city in the country, and it’s also known as the most promiscuous.
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13. Slovenia
Total: 24
Up next on our list of best countries for one night stands, is a small country in the heart of Europe, which has plenty to offer. Tasty food, seductive wines, and apparently citizens who have a pretty active sex life. Almost half of the population practice sex at least twice a week, while they definitely like to party.
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12. Belgium
Total: 28
Since private prostitution is legal in this country, it’s quite obvious that its citizens are liberal. Belgians know good food and good sex. This country is quite progressive since gay marriages are legal here for more than 15 years, so it’s definitely a safe port for LGBTQ folks.
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11. Sweden
Total: 29
Did you know that Swedes introduced an obligatory sexual education in primary schools more than 6 decades ago? It’s another gender-egalitarian society on our list, so the fact that Swedish women are quite confident and self-aware doesn’t come as a surprise. The Stockholm’s nightlife is definitely one of the world’s famous.
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10. Australia
Total: 35
Up next on our list of best countries for one night stands we have Aussies who have sex twice a week on average, and it’s a pretty good chance you’re going to score during the weekends since Saturday is their favorite day for sex. Sydney is one of the world’s capitals when it comes to nightlife, and it’s definitely worth visiting.
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9. Switzerland
Total: 36
This is another country on our list of best countries for one night stands where prostitution is legal and widely accepted. In addition, it’s been like that since 1942. So, its appearance on this list isn’t a surprise, having such a liberal attitude when it comes to sex. Six years ago, the people of Zurich approved and paid the building of multiple drive-in structures for the purpose of sex. And while Swiss women are not really into having one-night stands at home, they definitely do it on their summer holidays.
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8. The Netherlands
Total: 39
We’re halfway through our list of best countries for one night stands, and next in line are Dutch (especially women) who are known for being free and direct in their sexual pursuits, since meeting and picking up a guy in a nightclub, for instance, isn’t considered shameful, but even desirable.
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7. Portugal
Total: 40
Portuguese people are warm and temperate as well as tolerant and relaxed, that way being quite open towards meeting new people and making new friends. It’s not like they are jumping in the sack with the first stranger they see, but it’s quite easy to have one night stand on a first date. If you’re heading to the Fado’s capital to celebrate a New Year’s Eve, you should install on your smartphone some of the most popular dating apps in Portugal.
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6. Norway
Total: 43
According to some studies, Norwegians are way better when it comes to one night stands than Americans. Moreover, this country holds the world record in the number of orgasms one can have, and it’s the second nosiest nation in bed, right after Brazilians.
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5. Ireland
Total: 50
With around a quarter of Irish women who have one night stands during their summer holidays, it’s no wonder this country made an appearance on our list of best countries for one night stands. We might say that its capital, Belfast, is also a Europe’s capital when it comes to hookups, since 74% of its citizens have had a one night stand.
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4. New Zealand
Total: 53
There’s a number of dating apps available in this country, some of them being specially designed for those looking to hang out with someone with no strings attached. I actually came across a bunch of Indian dating sites for people in New Zealand, so this might be the easiest country to get laid for Indian, at least on this list of best countries for one night stands.
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3. Canada
Total: 56
If you’re heading to the Great White North this winter, with a goal to get some, then you should definitely visit Calgary, Edmonton or Winnipeg, since those are the top cities when it comes to one night stands.
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2. Finland
Total: 59
Saunas and loose women (and man) is something that comes to mind when someone says Finland, right? When visiting its capital, be sure to check some of the nightclubs because those are the places where it’s easy to get laid.
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1. Iceland
Total: 66
Iceland is definitely one of the countries with most one night stands. It’s known for nourishing a casual sex culture. In the 1990s there was actually a marketing campaign with slogans that says it all – “have a one night stand in Reykjavik” and “Fancy a dirty weekend in Iceland?” It seems that Iceland is one the most liberal countries when it comes to sex, so placing it at the top of the list of the best countries for one night stands is definitely justified.
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