Sex Differences In Approaching Friends With Benefits Relationships Joey Demeter, Frank Higuera & Markella Thompson Lehmiller, J. J., VanderDrift, L. E. & Kelly, J. R. (2010). Sex Differences in Approaching Friends with Benefits Relationships. Journal of Sex Research, 48:2-3,

Friends With Benefits (FWB) Relationships Friends sexually but not romantically involved Relationship determined romantic or not by partners involved Study measured: Number of FWB relationships Motives for initiating FWB relationships Commitment to different aspects of FWB relationship (sexual and friendship) Future Hopes for FWB relationship Sex differences of the above Friends sexually but not romantically involved Relationship determined romantic or not by partners involved Study measured: Number of FWB relationships Motives for initiating FWB relationships Commitment to different aspects of FWB relationship (sexual and friendship) Future Hopes for FWB relationship Sex differences of the above Lehmiller, J. J., VanderDrift, L. E. & Kelly, J. R. (2010). Sex Differences in Approaching Friends with Benefits Relationships. Journal of Sex Research, 48:2-3,

Hypotheses 1.Men will have more concurrent and lifetime FWB partners than women. 2.Men will cite sexual desire more than women as a FWB motive whereas women will cite emotional connection more than men. 3.Men will be more committed to maintaining the sexual aspect of FWB relationship while women will be more committed to the friendship aspect. 4.Women will be more likely to desire a future change in their FWB relationships than men. 1.Men will have more concurrent and lifetime FWB partners than women. 2.Men will cite sexual desire more than women as a FWB motive whereas women will cite emotional connection more than men. 3.Men will be more committed to maintaining the sexual aspect of FWB relationship while women will be more committed to the friendship aspect. 4.Women will be more likely to desire a future change in their FWB relationships than men. Lehmiller, J. J., VanderDrift, L. E. & Kelly, J. R. (2010). Sex Differences in Approaching Friends with Benefits Relationships. Journal of Sex Research, 48:2-3,

Method  Conducted an internet survey about FWB relationships.  411 particiapants (307 women and 104 men)  Age- Mean = (range 18-65)  Conducted an internet survey about FWB relationships.  411 particiapants (307 women and 104 men)  Age- Mean = (range 18-65) Lehmiller, J. J., VanderDrift, L. E. & Kelly, J. R. (2010). Sex Differences in Approaching Friends with Benefits Relationships. Journal of Sex Research, 48:2-3,

Results  1 FWB = 76%  2 FWB = 16%  3 or more FWB = 8%  Men had more multiple concurrent FWB and more lifetime FWB than women.  Men cited sex as motive for FWB initiation more than women. Women cited emotional connection more often than men.  No significant sex difference in terms of degree of commitment to either sexual or friendship aspect of FWB relationship.  Women more likely hoped FWB relationship would change than men.  1 FWB = 76%  2 FWB = 16%  3 or more FWB = 8%  Men had more multiple concurrent FWB and more lifetime FWB than women.  Men cited sex as motive for FWB initiation more than women. Women cited emotional connection more often than men.  No significant sex difference in terms of degree of commitment to either sexual or friendship aspect of FWB relationship.  Women more likely hoped FWB relationship would change than men. Lehmiller, J. J., VanderDrift, L. E. & Kelly, J. R. (2010). Sex Differences in Approaching Friends with Benefits Relationships. Journal of Sex Research, 48:2-3,

Critical Review  No sex difference found for commitment to friendship or sexual aspect of relationship.  Social explanation for results (double standard pertaining to sex). Did not mention possible evolutionary reasons.  Romantic relationship not standardized in study.  No sex difference found for commitment to friendship or sexual aspect of relationship.  Social explanation for results (double standard pertaining to sex). Did not mention possible evolutionary reasons.  Romantic relationship not standardized in study. Lehmiller, J. J., VanderDrift, L. E. & Kelly, J. R. (2010). Sex Differences in Approaching Friends with Benefits Relationships. Journal of Sex Research, 48:2-3,

Discussion  What is the difference between a romantic relationship and a FWB relationship?  Which aspect comes first (sexual or friendship) more often? What would be the differences between the two scenarios?  How does society view these relationships? Will, and if so how, will this view change in the future?  What is the difference between a romantic relationship and a FWB relationship?  Which aspect comes first (sexual or friendship) more often? What would be the differences between the two scenarios?  How does society view these relationships? Will, and if so how, will this view change in the future? Lehmiller, J. J., VanderDrift, L. E. & Kelly, J. R. (2010). Sex Differences in Approaching Friends with Benefits Relationships. Journal of Sex Research, 48:2-3,