English Language Learners Definition of one-night stand : a situation in which you have sex with someone once and you do not continue in a relationship afterwards also : one of the people involved in this situation. : a performance of a play, concert, etc., that is given only once in a particular place.

Why is it called a one night stand?

The ONE-NIGHT STAND, meaning a single performance or encounter, comes from the days of touring theater companies, who would perform for just one night in a town because that town was likely to provide only enough audience for a single night.

Is a one night stand ok?

Having a one night stand also has physical benefits too. Not only can having sex improve your libido but for women having one night stands or sex in general, it can increase vaginal lubrication, blood flow, and elasticity, all of which make sex feel better and help you crave more of it.