I know what the general consensus of FDS is on friends with benefits, hookups, etc..and I typically agree with it. However, I have recently been lightly involved with a low value man, sexually..we seem compatible in that way, but not for a serious/long term/exclusive relationship. We can have a good time talking and laughing together so it's not like I dread his company. That's why I put "using" in quotation marks.

I am in a situation where it is (hopefully near the end of) a pandemic, I hadn't been touched by a man in close to two years. I'm also dating and vetting seemingly high value men while being sexually involved with this LVM..because I know as women we tend to get attached based on sexual encounters so I'm trying to avoid and keep my head on straight. I'm being as safe as I can..we haven't even gone that far...but if anything crazy ever happened I would definitely not be having a baby or anything from this LVM (I'm pro choice)

I don't want to be too tempted to get involved sexually with men I deem worthy of seriously dating and feel this could help in a way. I am also thinking of moving soon, and not sure I want to get too deeply involved with anyone to be honest. I know there are toys but honestly toys can't replace human touch.

Please don't roast me 🤣. I'm truly curious about your answers. I hope I'm not judged too harshly for this..I thought I'd share here to possibly help others, as most humans are sexual beings, so I can't be the only one with this common issue..

TL; DR: Do you think it can work being lightly involved with a LVM to satisfy my primal/natural urges? But still dating HVM simultaneously?