Friends with benefits relationship

A friends with benefits relationship (FWB or FWBR) is an interpersonal relationship which is physically intimate without being romantic, and typically considered platonic and friendly by those involved. These non-committal relationships can be short-term or long-term, and may or may not evolve into romantic relationships. FWB relationships are enjoyed by women and men, which is in contrast to casual sexual encounters, which are more often sought by men.[1][2][3]

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