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How COVID killed the one-night stand – and made us all kinkier

14 mins | Feb 4, 2022
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Are "situationships" the new way of the world? Before the pandemic, one-night stands were a common part of adult life. However, a new survey reveals that there has been a sharp drop in one-off encounters. Zoe Williams reveals how the pandemic has changed attitudes towards sex in intriguing and unexpected ways.

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