Isn't it great when science confirms what you've known all along? A recent study found that "young adults who have casual sex are no more likely than those in committed relationships to experience psychological problems". Duh?We live in a culture with a lot of taboos around sex. You shouldn't have it young or casually, with same gendered people or before marriage, you shouldn't want it too much (if you're a girl) and you should want it all the time (if you're a guy). With all of this baggage, it's no surprise to me that as a culture we have the idea that casual sex is harmful. If you want to restrain sexual activity to the bonds of marriage, you can't have casual sex� - so why not say it could be emotionally harmful?Casual sex can give people an opportunity to try new things sexually, to experience new sensations and to have a quick, passionate encounter, different from what you get in a long-term relationship. Although I will admit that sometimes sex with a person that doesn't know your body well can be, well, not quite as pleasurable, there's still something to be said for the experience. New people can teach you new things - new areas of your body that enjoy stimulation, new types of stimulation, new places, etc.So for all of those young people out there having casual sex, I say stay safe - and have fun!